About us

Founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of Peterborough Carpet Land, Whelan's Flooring Centre has grown to become the premier retail flooring store in Peterborough and the Kawartha's. Although we've been around a long time, Whelan's has managed to stay ahead of the curve and up to date on all of the new product innovations in the flooring industry.

In 2009 we won the Peterborough Business Excellence Award for commercial restoration/renovation for the complete transformation we made to our Chemong Rd. location. The showroom is absolutely stunning, matched equally by the new exterior of the building. In the last few years Whelan's has also picked up several Examiner Reader's Choice Awards and the inaugural Peterborough This Week's Readers Select Award for the best flooring store.

Whelan's is well known for our quality installation and the fact that we stand behind everything we do. This may sound cliché, but the majority of our installers have been in the business for over ten years with several of them having installed with us for over twenty years. Being a family business; a happy customer at the completion of the job is a must and if there are any issues that may arise, we are quick to remedy them. This is what sets us apart from the big box stores. You get guarantees here, not question marks.

If you are interested in new flooring, the process is as follows: Come in to the store, meet one of the sales staff and we'll guide you through the selection process to find not only a floor that fits your budget and taste, but also one that is appropriate for your particular situation. This is key, as certain flooring types are not recommended in certain situations and the last thing anyone needs is a long warranty battle down the road. We setup a time to come to your home and measure the rooms in question and you bring home a bunch of samples to look at.

After the measure, we provide you with a detailed quote outlining everything needed to complete your job. You then tell us that the price is great and we set a date for installation and order the material. Roughly two weeks later, we're in your home installing your new floor. When we're finished, you'll call the store and tell us how amazing your new flooring looks! Sounds pretty easy and straight forward. We take care of everything from start to finish. No scrambling around looking for a reliable contractor to install after you've picked up the product, it's all done in-house.

All of our sales staff are experienced professionals and try to make the decision process as easy as possible. They also can provide suggestions and design ideas along the way. We strive to keep everybody up to date on the latest trends and products by having frequent training sessions with the manufacturers. The sales people are your friends, so don't be afraid to use them.

All said and done, there shouldn't be any reasons you don't make your next flooring purchase here, it just makes sense. So come out to Whelan's Flooring Centre and talk to an expert!