Universal Metro

Widely considered the industry's health care flooring leader, Southern California hospitals rely on Universal Metro to provide expert craftsmanship and customized floor covering solutions, both focused on alleviating infection control risks while improving patient care. Whether it's a hotel room, lounge, or meeting space, a room's unique design can have a major impact on a guest's experience from the moment they walk through the door. Capture the vibe with splashes of color and stylish trends. Floor covering needs to compliment the use of a space.

For over 35 years, our team of flooring experts has built professional working relationships within healthcare, corporate, education, retail, automotive, and tenant improvement market segments, catering to the needs of facility directors, end users, General Contractors, design builders, architects, and designers. From estimation to project management, specification to procurement, we have the right team and product offering to create unsurpassed value for our clients, without ever compromising service or the strategic partnerships we value so much.

Expert estimation requires more than timely and accurate take offs. Our team can help you navigate challenges, align finish selections with project objectives, and alleviate risks to both your schedule and the bottom line. Beyond simply aesthetics, there are a lot of dynamics to consider when choosing your flooring finishes. From design to performance, lean on the expertise of our team to find the right flooring finishes for your needs. From procurement to single-source accountability, our team understands the needs of National Flooring Accounts, providing them with a seamless project management experience and the consistency necessary to effectively brand each location.

Our clients rely on us throughout the life cycle of their projects to provide hands-on expertise, trusted advise, and knowledgeable decision-making to achieve a seamless installation. From estimation to product selection, procurement to skilled installation, we're your partner every step of the way. Universal Metro offers a full spectrum of products to meet all of your flooring needs, including carpet, solid vinyl flooring, VCT, sheet vinyl flooring, wood flooring, self-leveling under-layment, moisture proofing and custom area rugs.

Our mechanics have the skills and experience to install the flooring products you desire with perfection and detail. With hundreds of years of combined experience, Universal Metro's installation teams are certified in some of the most technically scrutinized installation practices in the industry. In fact, we are considered premier installers in the industry, garnering certifications and statuses like: ARDEX LevelMaster Elite Installer, ARDEX / Henry's System One Installer, ARDEX MC Moisture Control System Certification, ARDEX Ceramic Tile Setting Materials Certification, Forbo Master Mechanic, nora Technical Academy Certified Installer, Armstrong Level III Certified Installer, Altro Safety Floors Certified Installer, Mondo Contract Flooring Certified Installer, KOSTER Waterproofing Systems Certified Installer, Spray-Lock Adhesives Certified Installer, Creteseal CS2000 Certified Installer, and Tandus (Collins and Aikman) Powerbond Carpet Installer, to name a few.

Universal Metro's trained experts are able to provide on-site, pre-installation slab moisture analysis with documented records for our commercial flooring customers. In an effort to provide better and timely service, as well as a durable end product, Universal Metro's Substrate Division can provide complete moisture test results to comply with current ASTM standards for preparation and installation of flooring as it pertains to moisture and slab related issues. While there are other test methods, such as the matte bond and electrical impedance tests, Universal Metro primarily uses two of the up-to-date and well respected moisture analysis tools currently in the industry.

With thousands of options at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming to find the right commercial flooring finish for your needs. From design trends to performance needs, budgets to site specific challenges, our Account Managers are entrusted to provide clear, unbiased recommendations for your commercial flooring needs. We work with hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers to avail our clients to the full breadth of products available within the commercial floor covering marketplace. With each new launch and design trend, we commit to training in industry best practices, keeping up with reviews of the latest trends and technological advancements, and ensuring certifications are in place to meet in the most complex moisture, underlayment, and installation techniques available.