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Empire Today has provided carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile flooring to more than 3 million customers since 1959. The company brings hundreds of samples to your doorstep, and a sales representative helps you choose a floor, takes room measurements and provides an all-inclusive price estimate. Professional installers can install in-stock styles as soon as the next day. The company offers competitive prices and comprehensive warranties.
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What is Empire Today?
Empire Today offers flooring sales and installations for residential and commercial customers. The company offers free consultations take place in your home, which lets you find the samples that best match the decor in your home under your own lighting.
During the initial consultation, Empire’s independent contractor measures the room and provides a price estimate. Because measurements are taken before you purchase the materials, Empire Today can ensure that customers get the right amount of flooring needed for the job. All of the company’s installation services include a one-year limited warranty.
Empire Today also offers online tools to make interior decorating easier. The “See a Floor in Your Room” function on its website lets you upload a picture of your room and try different flooring options before scheduling a consultation.
Empire flooring prices
While an in-home consultation is required to get an estimate of Empire Today’s products and services, the company does offer regular discounts, coupons and promotions on its website. New customers can get up to $250 off by signing up for Empire Today’s email service.
Financing options are also available. Empire Today’s credit card offers monthly payment options over 12 or 48 months.
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Does Empire Today have showrooms or retail stores?
No. According to Empire Today, the company “brings the showrooms and retail stores to you.” Empire Today opts for a shop-at-home model instead of operating stores.
How do I shop with Empire?
To shop with Empire, book an appointment on its website or call the company to have a flooring specialist visit your home or business.
Is there any charge or obligation for an estimate?
No. In-home consultations through Empire Today are free, and there’s no charge or obligation to buy to receive an estimate.
Do the products have any warranty?
Yes, Empire Today’s products come with a manufacturer’s warranty and a limited installation warranty. It’s best to check with the company for specifics on the manufacturer’s warranty.
What type of financing options does Empire have?
Empire Today offers a credit card in partnership with Wells Fargo Bank. Currently, customers can choose from 12-month or 48-month payment plans.
Does Empire Today move furniture?
Yes, you can request furniture moving services through Empire Today. You’re responsible for moving small or breakable items.
How long does Empire take to install?
As long as products are in stock, Empire Today can install as quickly as the next day. The company works around your schedule.
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Is Empire flooring a good deal?
We recommend Empire Today for homeowners and businesses who prefer to save on shopping time and see what flooring looks like in their space before purchasing. Customers praise Empire Today’s knowledgeable staff and the company’s quick service. Individuals with strangely shaped rooms or corners appreciate Empire Today’s in-home measurements, which make it easier to purchase the right type and amount of supplies before installation begins.
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Reviewed April 21, 2026
We considered a do-it-yourself, but ended up going with Empire Today. Their sales reps came out and sat down with us. They did a great job. They went through all the different types of floorings that we could choose from and explained the difference between laminate, hardwood, and some other ones. And they just left the choice up to us. There was no type of pressure at all. We purchased hardwood floors and they were they installed in two bedrooms and a hall. The installation was smooth and they communicated well days before, making sure that we got the install date correctly. The guys came out on the day they were supposed to and we did what they asked us to do. We got all the heavy furniture moved. Then, they took off the carpet, and put down a new floor. One of the transitions that they sent didn't match what we needed, but they got that taken care of quickly. I'd recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed April 18, 2026
We had an Empire Today salesguy come out to the house. He was here for 45 minutes. I had living room and bedroom carpet installed. Empire Today did both rooms on the same day. The rep said it would be an hour to do it, and that was how long it took. They weren’t giant rooms, but the living room is 15 x 10 and the bedroom is 12 x 12. They had to take out the carpet that was there, and they did all that. They're amazing.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2026
We went with Empire Today because of the price and we had laminate put in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a couple of hallways, and we had rugs put in the bedrooms. When we needed to have somebody come back, I had a hard time getting in touch with the salesman. But when I called the company and bypassed him, it was good. They came back and tried to correct the problem.
The installation process was relatively quick, and the installers worked hard. It seemed like it went okay, although it was very noisy. There were a couple of areas where the laminate wasn't done securely, and I had to call them back. They were able to solve the problem on one side and did what they could on the other side. Then, they left heavy weights of leftover panels to help weigh down the part that was puffing up. It's still a little bit squishy, but I don't feel like going through that anymore, so I'm just going to leave it like it is. They came in on the timeline that I was looking for and had the color that I was looking for.
I did this as a rental, and personally, I'm not that wild about the flooring. But people are looking for the hardwood floor look. They imagine it's less work, but in my experience, keeping the floors looking the way they are is a daily upkeep, whereas with carpeting, you might let go a couple of days.
Someone considering Empire should not to get too attached to communicating with a salesman because he's off making money with somebody else by that time. Call directly to the company if you have any problems. It saves a lot of time. With the main company, communicating was not a problem. I was always able to get in, and it was good. The customer service reps did their best. I went to the website to see what warranties they had, and I had a hard time locating that. I also found that looking for specific information on the laminate was a little lacking compared to the other products they were showing online, so researching it was a little bit more difficult.
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Reviewed Aug. 19, 2026
We went with Empire Today because of Nicholas, the salesman. My wife can make anyone crazy because she wanted everything just right. She had asked him for several things, and one of them was a sample of the floor for the Sherwin-Williams painter. We live off the beaten track, so it wasn’t like it was on Nicholas' way home. He made a specific trip just to give her the tile, and he didn’t have to. We were already paid and already committed. She just needed it. He was polite and, even in the house, he was not pushy, which is what deterred us from the first company we called. Nicholas guided and advised us, which was the biggest thing.
We renovated the whole house and purchased the flooring in April, but we didn't have it installed until July. Even then, we had to postpone it one week because they weren't done with something else. The installation guys were very accommodating with our constant juggling. On the day they came, the tile in the foyer area wasn't done yet, so they had to go up to it and take measurements. It was a little extra work. They understood that there was still work to do on the floorboard that goes around it, so they cut and measured the size and just left it on the side for us. Then they said that when it's done, all we would have to do was put it up, which was very nice. They could have just left the boards there and told us it was our problem, but they took care of everything. They were clean too, and polite.
We had laminate flooring installed in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and den. We thought we bought luxury laminate, and when I looked at the contract afterward, I said something wasn’t right because it said laminate, not luxury laminate. Nicholas had originally explained the difference, and then he called and explained it again, and we realized that what we got was what we were looking for. The biggest benefit of working with Empire was their overall warranty and guarantee and that they stand behind their product. Even Nicholas told me that if I had any questions, even a year from now, I could give him a call. That's worth its weight in gold. Knowing I can call a year later if I have a problem is wonderful.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2026
The daughter of a friend had used Empire, and they recommend Empire to me. I had gotten several quotes and was trying to make a decision between the quotes I'd gotten. If I went with Empire, then they got a gift certificate so I thought I'd help them out. It was a last-minute thing, but Empire's estimate came in lower than anybody else. They were about $800 cheaper than the lowest bid I had gotten. They were less than half of what the first estimate was and they're a reputable company. The rep was nice and well informed too. He answered any questions I had.
I had carpeting taken out, and the vinyl plank put down in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and down the hall and sheathing installed in the bathroom. The first day the installers were scheduled to install, they didn't show up. They called in the morning and said they'd be there in the afternoon right after lunch. Then they called around noon and said they were gonna be later than that. They called again and said they were gonna have to put it off until the next day because they couldn't finish up the job they were on. They showed up the next day and did the job but I was a little upset that I spent one day sitting here waiting on them.
The installers in the bathroom took out the toilets to put the sheathing down then they left for lunch, which left me without a toilet while they were out to lunch. I was a little upset with that, but they worked very fast. However, they left here very quickly and did not get everything back in place. They seemed they were in a hurry to get out of here. One was busy putting the stuff back, the other guy was having me sign off on it. I couldn't even supervise or didn't know until they were out the door.
Things were almost where they were supposed to be. But there was a tall China cabinet that they didn't get over far enough, so it was blocking a light switch. I couldn't reach it. I have an old sewing machine and they put it back where it was, but they turned it around and had the drawers facing the wall. My TV was not moved over far enough and the refrigerator door would not open all the way because it was pushed back too far. I had a computer cabinet that was the same way. I complained about these problems, and they came back and took care of it.
The installation looks wonderful. The flooring looks good, and it was what I was leaning for. I’m happy with it. I've had people comment on how good it looks. The bathroom vinyl sheeting that they put in there was tile and it looks so realistic. It looks more expensive than it really was. If I had it to do all over again, I’d still go with Empire. I’ve already told a friend not to sign with anybody until they talk to Empire.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026
We had LTV flooring and carpeting installed by Empire in the basement. We had demoed LTV from another company and ruled it out until Empire came out and showed us theirs. We liked Empire’s, and we didn't like the other company, so it wasn't a price consideration. Our salesman was great. We told him what we wanted, and he showed it to us right away. He seemed experienced and was immediately able to say, “I think what you're driving at is this.” We don't need to choose from 10,000 different selections. We told him what we wanted, he showed us what he recommended, and we said we would take it. It was that easy, and I like that.
The installers were great, too. They worked hard and got the job done. I'm looking at the carpet now, and it looks great. I felt bad for the installers because it was hot out and it was a long day. The first day they came to do the LTV flooring, we did not know that. We don't know how long it takes to install this stuff. They worked a very long day that day and got it done, except for the one missing threshold piece, which was not their fault. They did come back and put it in. We also didn't realize they were only doing the LTV flooring the first day, so then we had to do a second day of installation for the carpeting on the stairs. That might have seemed obvious to anyone in the carpeting business, but we didn't know.
The only thing we felt was lacking was the communication between the sales team and the installers. When the installation people arrived, they had all these questions for us. There was sort of a mystery piece there. They asked us how many inches the carpet should be on either side of the stairs, and we didn't know. We figured that out a month ago when the salesman came. We told them to put whatever the standard size is. The carpeting for the stairs was also cut in the wrong direction. The installers figured it out because they had to and they didn't want to have to come back, but they were that smart that they could figure it out.
The flooring looks great and although it was a very upsetting day, we liked both our salesman and the installers. It was just a process issue. The communication piece between the two needs some work, so that when the installers walk in the door, they know exactly what's going on. But it would not stop me from recommending Empire. We're still very satisfied with them. If someone asked if they should use Empire, I would tell them to come look. Empire did a good job.
Reviewed July 19, 2026
I liked the ad where it says Empire Today has complete all-inclusive pricing, no added fees or surprises. I reached out to them. They showed me all the samples. I liked the representative. He seemed very knowledgeable and nice, and he made sure I got what I wanted. When the installers first came, I looked at the product and I said, “No. I don't want that one.” So, they showed me the other samples and we found one that I did want. It’s hardwood. It’s a very natural-looking wood. It’s beautiful.
During the installation, the guys were very skilled. They knew what they were doing. It took them about four and a half days. There's a threshold when you go from room to room where it changes flooring, and they did an excellent job on those transitions from the hardwood to the tile. It's smooth as can be. Previously, I had these little pieces of wood that would separate the transition, and it was always easy to get your foot caught on them when it hit on something.
They only made one mistake, and I don't know why they did it. It's so strange, but after the floor was in, the agreement says that they will clean it. The cleaning is suggested as vacuuming and then using Bona Hardwood Cleaner and their cleaner thing with the cloth on the end. The floors are brand new. The guy takes a dirty cloth that looked like it was used to clean a garage. It's Velcro-ed to the bottom of the mop handle. I got very upset. I said, "I have brand new wood that comes out of the factory clean, and you're using the dirty thing.” He got nervous about it and went out to his truck. He brought in a whole pack of those cleaning pads. He said, "See, see. I change them frequently." I said, "Yeah. But you used this really dirty one on my house.” He apologized.
As far as Empire, they're very professional. You know exactly what you're getting and exactly what you're paying. The installers are very knowledgeable in terms of assessing the floor underneath. They made sure that was very secure so the floor would not creak when you walked across it. So, I was happy with all that. It's just I found a few little things that they need to fix. I haven't had time, but I'm gonna call them and ask them to come out. There are two pieces of wood that has some red writing on the end. It looks like it was something that was written for inventory purposes, and I want them to remove that. Also, there are a couple places where it looks like the wood splintered just a little bit and the finish came off. So, I’m gonna ask them to touch that up.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2026
I had Empire install laminate vinyl plank flooring in two bedrooms. They had done some other rooms in my house a few years ago, so I went with what I knew. Everything went perfectly with the installation. The installers were on time, moved what had to be moved, and were careful. It was as good as the first time. The price was very good also, so that makes a difference. I live in a co-op and there was a flood, so the co-op paid for it. They had no problems paying for it, and they didn't find any problems with it. It looks great.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2026
I bought carpeting from Empire in 2015, and then went back to get new carpeting when it needed to be replaced. I love the carpet. Both the old one and the new one were perfectly good. The customer service was terrific. The salesman was the same person who sold us the first time, so it was nice to see him again. He's always been great. We bought vinyl flooring sometime during the pandemic or slightly thereafter, but there was a problem with the installation. It was hard to get workers at that time. We tried three times, and I finally gave up. So, that was not such a good experience, but there was a good reason for it. The two guys who came to install the carpet worked as hard as you could possibly work. We were very thrilled.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2026
I purchased laminate flooring and had it installed in three bedrooms and a closet. A rep from Empire Today came to our house and the presentation he did was good. It was informal but he talked about what we wanted, and he showed us what we wanted. Then, the installers did a great job and the price I paid was comparable to other companies we looked at.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2026
The customer service was very good. The installation was very efficient. The job was pretty quick. They moved the furniture that they said they were going to move. So, I don't have any problems with it. The softness of the carpet is good. The padding was what they told me it was going to be. It has very good quality.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2026
The representative was really very nice. He went out of his way to give us information. He was good. We just couldn't afford it at the time.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2026
The salesperson, Jonathan, was fabulous. He was the main reason why we went with Empire after he gave us a quote. When we were frustrated, he answered our calls, and he got us connected to the people that could solve the problems that we were having with the installers. He went above and beyond. He should become the salesman of the century.
We had the wood laminate flooring and carpet installed. The product was really, really good, but they contract out their installers. The installation team that we got for the laminate flooring did not speak English, and the communication was horrible. They didn't understand the customs of America. They were there till 10 at night. We tried to get them to leave and come back. They knew what they were doing. But it's very important that you speak the language of the country that you live in, in order to be able to do a service for a customer. The gentlemen who came in to do the carpeting were excellent. Also, we referred somebody over to Empire and we were supposed to get a $500 gift card. They completed their job there, but we've never received it.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2026
From day one the quality of the flooring has been a nightmare. Had flooring replaced 2 different times in kitchen. Still having issues til this day. Not only in the original area but now by the refrigerator. Going to have to replace full kitchen floor. The material is very poor and not really waterproof. False advertising
Luanne, we take your concerns very seriously and are truly sorry to hear that you’re unsatisfied. Please contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com so we can follow up with you immediately and work towards resolving the issue. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to making things right for you.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2026
Empire Today did my carpet and the kitchen floor. They did it in a timely manner and their pricing was fine. The kitchen floor is great but the carpet is pulling. I told them about it but they told me it was our fault because we have dogs. But I don't think it's their fault. I think it's a flaw in the carpet.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2026
The Empire rep that came to my house showed me the sample. He was excellent and so well educated in his field. He gave me confidence. He was polite and answered every question. So, I was real happy with him. I chose the lowest quality available because I'm just trying to clean it up. I'll be selling it in about a year or two, and I just wanted it to look nice. For the low price and for what it is, I'm happy with it. They did a beautiful job. But they didn't call me before coming. So, I was getting concerned, because you know how you move all your furniture out, that nobody was gonna be showing up, and I'd have to put all that stuff back. I was able to track it down though by calling after the hour they were supposed to call. They were actually on the way, but they just forgot to call.
When they got here, they did a good job, but I had a few little drawbacks. While bringing in the carpeting, they knocked down a hummingbird feeder that my son gave me. I didn't make a big deal. I didn't want the guy to feel bad. It was an accident, but I thought he should have been aware of his surroundings with that carpet on his shoulder.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2026
Empire Today was more of what I wanted material-wise and I decided to go with them. I had laminate flooring installed in three bedrooms, the dining room, and the living room. I was going to go through Bob's Carpet and Flooring and get a quote from them, but I did a little bit of research after the salesman left and decided it was better to just go with Empire since I was already pre-approved and already had the dates locked in. The salesman knew what he was talking about. He had the products and had everything down. The installers were great. They set much better expectations, understood what was going on, and relayed what was happening. They asked questions about transitioning on the different floors because I had two different types of flooring put down, and they made sure everything was covered. They did a great job.
The flooring has exceeded my expectations. It's great. It's just that the communication between the salesman and the installers was very poor. I was told by my salesperson that the laminate flooring could be done in a day, but it was not. It took two days. What the salesman told me was going to happen and what was happening were two completely different things. When I told him that he didn't tell me what was going to happen, he didn't understand either. Maybe some more training between the salesmen and the installers and the whole process, so everybody knows what's actually happening, would be beneficial.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2026
I had a good experience with Empire Today. They're very professional and on time. I got flooring, and the quality is very good.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2026
I had Empire install engineered vinyl flooring in one bedroom. Everything was fine with the installation. Everything was accepted. The only issue we had was the plastic guide that was on the floor for the closet doors, the engineered vinyl planks are thinner, so we couldn't reuse that same plastic guide that we had prior to that. That was a minor issue, but there was no replacement available for that. We would have had to drill holes in the cement, which we didn't want to do. Other than that, it was a very good installation experience and they were very friendly and efficient.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2026
My husband and I were very excited to have our entire house re-floored. We vetted five different companies and chose Empire because of how long they’ve been in business and the guarantee of taking care of any issues that come up.. We’re not sure if that’s ever going to happen because there is zero communication with this company. They never leveled the entire floor completely (which is in every video that they have and was spoken about during the sales pitch, and we even spoke to the installers and told them to do whatever they needed to do to make sure the sub flooring was level) so when my baseboards were placed, (we removed the baseboards because we wanted a seamless look and did not want quarter rounds) the gap is so wide I can stick 4 quarters between the bottom of my baseboard and the flooring. This continues throughout my entire home.
Never did they take out the measuring beam to see if things were level. They also spilled red chalk all over my brand new floor. Continue to walk all over it in a 6 foot radius in my family room and then was not even going to clean it up before they left. They did not mop or sweep. They did not clean up after themselves. I had to tell them that the red chalk needed to be removed before they left and even when the gentleman came to my home to inspect it, he saw that there was red there so they did not completely remove it from my flooring so they were using chemicals on my brand new flooring to remove chalk that they put there and continue to walk all over. Every person that came to the home insisted this was a huge job since it was our entire home that was being re-floored yet on the second day they sent only one person to my home to complete the biggest job.
It was over a month before we were able to get a hold of someone to come out and look at the floor and the issues that we were having. It is now 3 1/2 weeks since that person came to our home and we have yet to receive an email or a phone call about the resolve. He agreed that it wasn’t level. He agreed with all of our complaints yet there was no contact. He did not leave us a card nor number to contact him.
The local office number doesn’t exist the 800 number they can never get a hold of the local office and we’re stuck with flooring that has multiple issues and looks ridiculous and unfinished with the gap. They are not getting back to us at all, which is the most frustrating part. When we called and finally got a hold of someone, they told us that our case was closed on the day that the gentleman came to our home to speak to us for an hour and a half to go over all the problems. I’m wondering, with such poor customer service how have they stayed in business so long? I won’t even go into the bait and switch. They try to pull on us when they were selling us the flooring that’s a another review.🤦🏽♀️
Felicia, this is not how we like to do business, and we deeply apologize for the lack of response on our end. You deserve immediate attention, and we hope we can turn this around for you. We’ve located your account and will work closely with you to rectify this matter.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2026
Purchasing from Empire was easy and seamless, and everything was good. I had them install LVP in the living room and hallway. Because I live alone, I got two cats, and I had a candle warmer on one of the little pedestal table. Unfortunately, they knocked it over, and I didn't see it for a couple of days. So, there's hardened wax on the floor. I called to ask if they can assist in anything, and they don't do anything like that. That was the only downside, and it's not their fault. It would have been nice since the floor was relatively new even for a small fee to come out and address the issue. They don't. So, I just have to find another outlet to get that handled.
Overall, my new flooring looks good, and I'm pleased. I was also happy with the price that was quoted, and they made a little adjustment. I'm very satisfied with my experience. It was something I wanted to do. I know that Empire's reputation is good. I was looking for a solid turnaround, and the initial sales rep was excellent, and I liked the guy. He was honest. They made some allowances. They said they would match anybody's price. I knew that some of the other places provided military and things like that. So, they adjusted their price, and I agreed, and the rest is history. It's all good. I have LVP in my dining, kitchen, and sitting room. So, they were able to come with a product that was very close to the color and design. That was as big a decision as the person that represented Empire.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2026
Empire Today was good. I had a couple of issues. So they're having somebody come out tomorrow to look at it. But I was happy with it. I had a gray laminate flooring installed. Once I got an estimate, it seemed good. So, I just did it. I had a brown laminate, and then I had water damage. So, I wanted to get it all done in gray. The guy showed me what I liked, so that's what I did. It was a good job. Overall, it was easy. They came in, showed me what they were gonna do, and installed it.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2026
Empire Today installed hardwood floors in my bedroom. They previously did the rest of the downstairs, the kitchen, the dining room, the den, and the hall. They had the product that I wanted, and they met everybody else's price and gave me a better deal. The installation was great. It was really quick. They cleaned up nicely for themselves. All in all, it was real easy. They did a good job.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2026
The salesman was very nice and very professional. He came in and he did all the measurements in a very timely way. It didn't take him a really, really long time. He explained the different things that were available. I was exploring options because we're selling the house. Then my real estate people and some other people that are helping with the house have said, "Do not replace your carpet because they may just tear it out.” A lot of people don't want carpet anymore. So I opted not to replace my carpet at all. But I would recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2026
Communicating with Empire was very good. I had flooring installed in the stairwell, hallway, and two bedrooms. In general, the quality of the products is very good. And for the amount of time that they were working and running around, I thought they did a great job. I really think maybe they should have had an extra person, though. There was a tiny little burn mark on the rug that I didn't see until after they left, and I chose not to tell Empire. Then, a month after it was installed, I saw that where there's this in the wall air conditioner, the carpet's not patted down under that. So, the work's not perfect. But they got out to us quickly, and they set a date quickly. And for someone considering it, I would recommend Empire.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2026
Everything worked out well in my experience with Empire. I had my kitchen floor done by them. I love my flooring. I had also used them before on my hardwood floors. They have great customer service. The individuals who installed it took their time and did it right, and the salesperson listened to our concerns and gave us what we needed. I thank God for sending those individuals who came to my home, did the work, and gave me the opportunity to get new flooring. I value what I received because it was needed.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2026
I used Empire Today many years ago. I went with them recently and had carpeting installed. They started late, and they finished late, but they did complete it. They also did a beautiful job.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2026
Everything was A-plus. I'm happy with everything. My husband saw the promotion from Empire Today, and he told me about it. He told me, "Well, it can't hurt. Let them come do the estimate.” So they did, and it worked out. We matched the color as good as possible. I'm just satisfied all the way around, even down to the sales rep that came to the house. He was a very pleasant older gentleman. Two employees that came and installed it. It was excellent. They cleaned up. They were thorough. I was, all-around, thoroughly satisfied.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2026
I had Empire Today put in carpets in a big family room and a small bedroom. The quality oi the carpet is good. It's just different from what I have been used to having over the years. I've been used to dark, darker carpet that was variegated tones. They just don't make anything like that anymore. So, this carpet, it's light, which is called antique beige. I just have to be extremely careful.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2026
My experience with Empire was excellent. We had a wood-look porcelain tile put in. We had wood floors previously, and our AC had backed up several times, which caused the boards to start warping. So, we went with the tile this time. We had the whole house done except for the bedrooms and the bathrooms. The quality of the product is excellent. They were very professional. It was two guys. They came in and knocked it out in a day and did an excellent job. We're very happy with the results.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2026
Go for Empire Today because they've been fabulous. They've done three homes for us now. We've always been happy with them. They've always been good to us. So, when we need something, we just stick with them. We recently got the laminate wood look tile, and we did it in our theater room. One person came out, and it took him three hours. We were told if we took the carpet up he would haul it away. However, he said he was not authorized to do that. We had to go to the dump ourselves with the old carpeting. Other than that, our flooring is easy to clean.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2026
My experience with Empire Today was very good. I saw the advertisement on the net, and I did a little bit of research and found that they were a good company and they've been in business for many years. I liked the young man that came as a salesman. He presented the product very efficiently and answered my questions, and I decided to go with them. The young man who did the installation was very efficient and very polite. The only problem was he ran out of supplies, and he had to come back to finish the job. Still, he did a great job. It was quick and efficient.
I had high-end vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. I like its appearance, and I also have friends who have had similar products. I appreciated the comfort of walking on it, and the fact that it doesn't get glued down, it was just floating, which made an easy installation over a very old vinyl floor covering, which was firm, so it was efficient. The only thing that I was sorry I didn't do was to ask for just one sample piece to keep on hand in the event that I had an accident.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2026
My experience with Empire Today is great. I love them. I've used them for years, and I will continue to do so. They've been very efficient, they listen, and they're very helpful. They have high quality, good workmanship, and gracious people.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2026
We had Empire do our wood floors a few years ago. We had carpet taken out downstairs and wood floors put in. The quality was great. That's why we contacted Empire again to replace the carpeting upstairs. The customer service was good. The salespeople weren't too aggressive, and everything moved very quickly, and the installers were all very polite and helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2026
Empire is a good company. You should use them. They installed hardwood flooring in our library, the front when you walk in the door, my office, and bedroom. It was a two-day process and the installation went very well. Because we're older, and we liked the fact that they moved all the heavy furniture. They also got it done quickly and the cost was good. The flooring looks great and the quality is excellent.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2026
I am waiting for a gentleman from Empire Today who has now stood me up twice. He was supposed to come because I put in a complaint about the installation process. It was horrifying. He was supposed to come two weeks ago. No show. Nothing. I called and left messages. I called him the other day. He picked up the phone and said, "Oops! Oh, I'm sorry. I must have missed putting it on my calendar.” So, he put it on the calendar for today at noon. And he's not here. I haven't heard anything. I rearranged things to be here for him.
The installers were bad. Two guys came. One was the lead. The other one was so nice, and he worked hard. He was the grunt. The head guy was rude. He didn't care about anything that was in my house. It took me a long time to get everything ready for them. My husband had hip surgery. My closets were empty. There was nothing on the floors. In one closet, I had a box of hangers that I was gonna drag out of the closet. I had all this stuff I put in the bathroom. When the installers came, the gentleman was very mad because I had some dog beds in the front room. I said, "Leave this room. I'll pick up all this stuff. It takes me like two seconds. Just leave it. Don't touch it.”
He went around and looked at the furniture I had. He came back in with his helper. They started pulling the dog beds out of the front room and threw them in the hallway, stacked, and went upstairs. He said, "You got to get these speakers out of here.” I didn't know how to move the speakers, but I moved them. He took my leather couch and ottomans that have never been sat in and put them on top of one another so the feet dug into the leather. Downstairs, he took everything I had put in the bathroom, and dumped it in the tub. So, all my stuff is now in the tub. He took bedding, which I was gonna wash, threw that on the floor in the bathroom, both upstairs and downstairs.
He called at 9:00 something, and said he'd be here in 20 minutes. He didn't show up for another hour and a half. They were here until 9:00 p.m. We tried to beg them to leave. He said, "No, no. We're gonna finish.” We said, "No, you got to go.” They came back the next morning and were here for another three hours. He insisted they would finish the night, only have a bit to do. And we had the stairs and a couple of rooms. It was nightmarish. But the sales guy was nice and very patient because I had to reschedule many times. He just kept saying, "Just take care of your family. Do what you need to do. No problem.”
Maria, we're sorry for the inconvenience and communication issues you encountered. This feedback is being shared with the appropriate departments, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we encourage you to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2026
I had Empire Today install plank flooring in the dining room. It was wonderful. It took them half a day. I liked their professionalism. Also, I was impressed with their salesperson's knowledge and demeanor. I got to call Empire because I have another project. Do it if you're going to do it. Don't wait.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2026
I called a couple of local places that we had used and didn't get a great response. When I called Empire Today, it was, "Yeah. We'll be there. And we got stuff for you." It was quick and easy. The salesperson that came was great. Some of the people like some of the window companies come at you like a linebacker, and you can't get away. This guy showed up on time and was very pleasant. I talked to him a bit. He said, "I got something else in my car." Went back out to the car. Came back out. Very accommodating. He didn't push too hard, but he gave me everything I needed to get it done.
The pricing and quality of the product were good. I was looking for cheap and cheerful because I'm selling the house. It was easy for me. I didn't hem and haw about the shade of the colors. I just wanted basic. They had all the basic stuff, and it was very good. The guys who came in to do the installation were in and out in an hour and a half. They showed up on time and were polite. Boom, boom, boom, and it was done. Simple and economical.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2026
I will never use Empire again and will never recommend Empire. The salesperson told me that the job may take 2 days to complete but if the installers could not complete the job on the first day, they would return the following day. The installation began promptly at 9am 8/14/2026 (Friday). The installers worked until 10pm that evening. When I asked if they would be returning to finish 8/15/2026, the installer told me they could not come back on Saturday. I explained that the Salesperson specifically said that they would return the next day to complete the job if they could not finish. Although I had plans for 8/16/2026 (Sunday), the installer told me that was the earliest they could come back to complete the job. They said they would return at 8am on Sunday. They did not show up until 9am.
I had to leave for an appointment at 10:30am but planned for my adult daughter to be here while they finished. My daughter texted me at my appointment at 1:23pm and said the installers are leaving because they said they ran out of material. I rushed home but they were already gone. I called Empire immediately but was told I would hear from someone within 24 business hours. On 8/17/2026 (Monday) I received a Certificate of Completion via email with my signature forged on it. I was not there to sign, and my daughter was not asked to sign anything. On 8/18/2026 (Tuesday), I received a call from someone at Empire locally (**) by the name of Kyler or Kyle.
At that time, I had asked for some sort of discount for the inconvenience due to the scheduling and product errors as well as my signature being forged. He said Empire does not offer discounts due to these issues, and I did not press the issue because at this point, I was at the mercy of Empire. Kyle said the additional product would be ordered and scheduled the installation to be completed 8/29/2026 (Saturday). When the installers (different guys than from the first installation) arrived, they brought the wrong carpet and no padding. They said that was the carpet that was ordered. They said they were also told 4 steps were remaining to be carpet which was incorrect. There were still 17 steps that needed to be carpeted. So, of course, they left because there was nothing they could install.
On 8/31/2026 (Monday) I got a call from Kyler or Kyle, and he said he would order the correct carpet and amount needed as well as the padding. We scheduled the installation for 9/3/2026 (Thursday). Kyler or Kyle also asked if I wanted it in the morning or afternoon. I said afternoon but also asked if that was possible because typically Empire says the job can start anytime between 8am-6pm. He assured me they would come between 1-3, so I planned to go to my job in the morning and be home by 1pm. Thursday morning, I received a call from the installers saying that they were on their way. I told them NO! I was not home and was assured that they would come in the afternoon. He said it would be an all-day job. I told him he needs to straighten this out with the person who scheduled the appointment.
The installer called me later that morning and said he got a third person to help with the installation, and they would be there at 1. I was home by 12:40pm, they started at 12:45pm and finished by 4pm. Finally, the job was COMPLETE. My expectation is that Empire will discount my outstanding balance an appropriate amount based on all of the issues stated above but I doubt Empire will do anything to make this a little more tolerable to me as a customer. This is why I will NEVER use Empire again and I will always share with anyone that I can the awful experience I had with Empire.
Michael, we apologize for the inconvenience you faced during the installation. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to resolving this promptly. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2026
Empire Today could do the project quickly and at a reasonable price, which made me decide to use them. I had some tiles in the bathroom installed and dealing with the sales rep was 100% perfect. The installation process was done exactly as described to us. There were two team members and it took them most of the day, but we were told what was going to happen. They cleaned up and everything was fine. Friends asking about Empire Today should make sure they get a quote.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2026
Everything's good with Empire Today. I talked to another flooring company, and they wanted nearly twice as much to do the same thing. Empire had the best price. I had carpeting and laminate installed. The laminate was in the kitchen and the bathrooms. The carpet was in the living rooms and bedrooms. It's in a house I'm trying to sell. I was trying to get by, not necessarily the cheapest way, but the least expensive with decent quality. For the most part, installation went well. There was a little hiccup on the carpet. The installer was sick, so it took a little longer. But once they got there, it went well.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2026
My living room got flooded and that ruined the carpet and pads. So, I called for an estimate from 2 companies. I got one from Empire and one through Costco. Empire's sales rep was professional and cordial. There was no problem with him. The product was fine and the samples that he showed me were good. Also, the cost was the same with Costco. But I'd done business with Costco before, so I went with them.
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