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About Us
For consultation contact Shad Gates at shad@avantgardefloors.com.
We specialize in premium hardwood flooring in a wide array of design styles including solid and engineered, wide plank, long length, prefinished and unfinished platforms to compliment your interior design. Avant Garde means "pressing the boundaries" of fashion and quality. We partner with builders and designers to set a foundational element for their finely finished interiors. Rustic or refined, casual or elegant, we have something special to enhance every style.
Services Provided
Custom Flooring, Flooring Sales, Wood Flooring Sales
Areas Served
Artondale, Burley, Canterwood, Dash Point, Fircrest, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Home, Key Center, Klahanie, Lakebay, Maplewood, Olalla, Parkland, Port Orchard, Purdy, Rosedale, Ruston, Tacoma, University Place, Vashon, Vaughn, Wauna, Wollochet, Auburn, Lakewood, Longbranch, Waller, Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Queen Anne, West Seattle, South Seattle, Federal Way, Lake Tapps, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, Vashon Island, Whidbey Island, Poulsbo, Olympia, Lacey, Mt Vernon
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Business Name
Avant Garde Wood Floors
Phone Number
(253) 273-2636
Website
Address
8900 N Harborview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Typical Job Cost
$8,000 - 35,000
Most of our floors range from $7-$10/sf and custom floors are generally $14+ per square foot.
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17 Reviews for Avant Garde Wood Floors
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Hannah Schmidt Designs, ASID
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
So impressed with Avant Garde! Shad went above and beyond to help select colors for a project we were working on, and a couple follow up meetings to ensure we were making the right decision. He is always quick to respond and help when we need it, we love Avant Garde Wood Floors!
May 28, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Thank you for the kind words Hannah! We look forward to working with you on the next one.
Daniel Martin Construction Corp.
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
We were building an exclusive home and looking for a stand out wood flooring product. When, by word of mouth, I heard of Avant Garde Wood Floors I decided to check them out. I met with Shad Gates, the owner, and really found an incredible source of both product knowledge and very unique products that I had never seen before in my 45 years of building.
We will definitely be doing business with him on future projects and I strongly suggest if you are looking for wood flooring check out Avant Garde Wood Floors. You will not be disappointed !!
April 30, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Dan, Thank you for the review. It is an honor to work with a custom builder with your experience and level of craftsmanship. We look forward to many more together!
Stefanie Brooks Interior Design
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shad and his team are a great local hardwood source for me, as an Interior Designer. The showroom is full of unique options and Shad is very knowledgeable on the various species and durability of each wood type. We have worked on several projects and the end results were beautiful. I highly recommend Shad and Avant Garde any time.
April 13, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Stefanie, thank you for the nice review. Ultimately, it is the marriage between materials, design, color and decor that makes the natural elements of a premium hardwood floor, exude style and visual appeal. This is what we see you do so well on your projects, and what makes us so proud to be a part of your resource team. Keep'em coming!
carylandrews
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have worked with Shad for two of our homes now and wouldn’t change a thing. I never had to ask twice or worry when there was an issue with a particular product or timing, etc. Shad made sure all was as expected, where other suppliers simply pointed fingers. His reputation precedes him. Then there’s his knowledge and product selection. Just as outstanding. I’m a picky buyer and the amount of resources he has to offer is wonderful, from stocked product to custom. There’s definitely something for every project. For our first project together we had a need to find a product that was first beautiful but also able to resist or hide the scratches our two dogs would surely leave on it. Shad suggested a hand scraped European Oak. Six years later the floor still looks amazing! So we hired him again for our second home in Idaho and we were again so pleased. Even from another state, Shad made the project seamless and perfect. The floors are amazing! Thank you Shad!
April 12, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Caryl, your homes have both been absolutely stunning designs that we are so proud to have taken part in. Your eye for detail is something we cherish in a customer, because it elevates our value as a high end material supplier. On both of your homes we started with a concept that you described to us, and created a one-of-a-kind floor that will be a trademark of your home interiors, most likely for generations. It has absolutely been our pleasure to work with you and we thank you so much for the thoughtful review!
DC Fine Homes Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
As an interior design firm who is always seeking the latest and greatest the Hardwood floor industry has to offer Avant Garde Wood Floors is just what the doctor ordered...even if their location is in a different state from us! From the continued pursuit of finding innovative products to constantly tooling their knowledge on product trends across the country we've found Shad Gates and his team at Avant Garde Wood Floors to be the perfect partner for what we do. And, while the array of offerings, the range of pricings for our different projects and the service oriented spirit of this company makes our business relationship a great fit the quality of the humans at the helm is a great benefit, too! Highly recommended.
April 10, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Thank you for the review!
The DC crew is one of the best design-build teams in the business. Dan Cooper is talented leader with exacting standards and incredible vision. We are grateful and proud to be a part of their team.
The DC crew is one of the best design-build teams in the business. Dan Cooper is talented leader with exacting standards and incredible vision. We are grateful and proud to be a part of their team.
Integrity Floors LLC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Avante Garde develops products with trend setting designers and sources at the factory level to you have access to not just the best quality floors but also the best looking. There are 1000s of places to purchase floors but as a professional we rely on Avant Garde for great floors and great service to deliver the best floors for our clients.
April 9, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
We are honored to work with a team of professional craftsman who hold true to their name... Integrity Floors. Thank you Corey for the nice review. You've been holding out on us with these amazing project photos! HAHA. Gorgeous work. We are delighted to partner with your business! All the best to you and your team.
Designs by Kian
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shad and I are in flooring business, there were times that I was his client and times that I provided him with my services.
What I always admire about Shad is his high demand of quality for his clients, coupled with his attention to detail, a super friendly personality made every project a pleasure to work with Avant Garde and Shad.
April 8, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
This review means a lot Kian. I have never met a more creative wood floor designer than Kian. Since his early days in interior design school, he tells me his apartment was full of paint and stain, bleach and natural tannin reactive chemicals like iron, copper, salts, ammonia to create naturally aged and internal color effects "within" the wood. What we all love about wood is its "natural" characteristics, but when you meet Kian you realize its not just wood... it's a designer's canvas created by God and crafted by man. How cool is that!?
Jane Tollett
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shad and Leanne had a flooring selection of such breadth and quality that I could not find elsewhere. They were super knowledgeable about all their products, and amazingly patient as I ended up bringing home at least 20 different samples. They recommended an installer who did a beautiful job. The end result is so gorgeous and while under budget, far exceeded my expectations.
April 8, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Jane! We couldn't be happier to hear that you are so pleased with your floor. It was truly a pleasure to work with you and see your project come together so beautifully. Love the black doors and beautiful brushed hardware. Great design combination!
Robyn Anderson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Avant Garde is an amazing company! I recently built a custom home and the choices were overwhelming. As soon as I entered Avant Garde I had a great feeling and was incredibly impressed by the unique products and customer service. Shad went above and beyond throughout the entire process assisting with samples, product knowledge and design advice. I found the most beautiful European Oak floors with a gray stain and natural tones that was a solid base for my modern home. Installed it brings so much depth and warmth to my home and has truly been a decision that I was most confident in from first glance to now. Shad was wonderful to work with and still is so generous with his time with any questions on maintenance. I know I will enjoy these gorgeous floors for years to come and thank you for making this process seamless!
April 7, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Robyn, thank you so much for the thoughtful review. It has been our pleasure to work with you and to participate as one element of your beautifully designed home. We are grateful for customers like you and wish you the very best in your new home!
Touch of Beauty Carpeting
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shad and I have worked on multiple projects the past few years he is knowledgeable and prompt he follows the job order to finish. Highly recommend their services
April 7, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Jim, it is a pleasure to work with you and your team on high end projects around the Chicago area. Without professional craftsman like yourself, we would not be able to do what we do. Thank you for the thoughtful review.
Jason Warren
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shad was an absolute pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the hardwood landscape helped guide us toward a product that was super high end looking but didn’t break the bank. I would refer him to anyone looking at quality hardwood or engineered product. Don’t be fooled by the big box stores.
April 7, 2020
Dannie McLaughlin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We were truly delighted with Avant Garde in their sales and design service as well as their flooring product. The owner and staff were wonderful to work with and their installer did a perfect job. We have had so many compliments on our flooring and have referred several folks to Avant Garde. We would definitely hire them again for any future wood flooring work.
April 7, 2020
Comment from Avant Garde Wood Floors:
Hi Dannie,
The European oak floor you selected is one of our absolute favorites. What a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing your kind words and the beautiful photos. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
The European oak floor you selected is one of our absolute favorites. What a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing your kind words and the beautiful photos. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
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Avant Garde Wood Floors is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5
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Avant Garde Wood Floors provides the following services: Custom Flooring, Flooring Sales, Wood Flooring Sales
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Avant Garde Wood Floors provides services in the following areas: Artondale, Burley, Canterwood, Dash Point, Fircrest, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Home, Key Center, Klahanie, Lakebay, Maplewood, Olalla, Parkland, Port Orchard, Purdy, Rosedale, Ruston, Tacoma, University Place, Vashon, Vaughn, Wauna, Wollochet, Auburn, Lakewood, Longbranch, Waller, Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Queen Anne, West Seattle, South Seattle, Federal Way, Lake Tapps, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, Vashon Island, Whidbey Island, Poulsbo, Olympia, Lacey, Mt Vernon
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