In celebration of our 15th Anniversary this year, we’re celebrating our top 15 first memorable MIRA Floors and Interiors moments, titled the 15 Firsts.

1)  Our First Employee – June 13, 2006

Today we are celebrating MIRA Floors and Interiors First Employee, Miss Sandy Campbell. Today marks 11 years, since Sandy joined the company in June 13th, 2006. We love and appreciate your hard work, commitment, and loyalty to the MIRA Floors Team. Thank you for  your 11 years.

2)  Our First Mobile Showroom – June 28, 2002

15 years ago today, our first mobile showroom was purchased in Winnipeg, driven to Milwaukee where it was outfitted, and then all the way back to BC where it began it’s mobile service career! Referred to as “The Mobile” by customers, it racked up over 100,000 KM’s over it’s 4 year career, servicing customers throughout Lower Mainland Vancouver. This Ford E-250 was the pioneer of the mobile showroom concept, changing the customer flooring selection process, by simply bringing the products to customers front door. Fast forward 15 years later and the mobile showroom has grown to a fleet of 6 vehicles and is now an award winning concept for MIRA Floors and Interiors.

 

 

3) Our First Flooring Supplier – July, 17th 2002

 

Shaw Floors became our first flooring supplier 15 years ago. The entire team at Shaw Floors is a first class organization.
They have great warranty and excellent products, with an extensive product line which gives our customers more options.
Thank you Shaw Floors for being apart of the MIRA Floors family from our inception. We look forward to the next 15 years and beyond.

4) Our First Relationship Account – July, 27th 2002

15 years ago today our founder, Kevin Bergstresser, met with the entire team at View Design, an Interior Design firm led by Cynthia Lucas for the first time.

What followed was a relationship that blossomed into our largest account during the first decade of our growth. Through this relationship many others developed, including Brendan Materi of RE/MAX Management currently known as DWell Property Management and their entire team. Our property management sector is still one of our largest and we thank Cynthia and her team for their role in this initial intro.

Today, Cynthia’s team has grown into Livwell Collective focusing on improving every aspect of ones’ life. We look forward to continued shared success.
Thank you Cynthia and the Livwell Collective family for being critical to the start-up and success of MIRA Floors & Interiors.

5) Our First Charitable Donation – August, 18th 2002

 

On August 18th, 2005, MIRA Floors and Interiors donated flooring along with installation services to the Life Recovery Association, Abbotsford Women’s Supportive Recovery Facility. This was our first of many charitable projects that we have contributed to.

Life Recovery’s mission “Is to provide a safe, structured & supportive Christian community for women who desire a lifestyle free from drug & alcohol addiction”. Our team at MIRA Floors and Interiors were honoured to be part of this experience in helping to make a difference in the lives of the members of the women at Life Recovery.

Thank you to all the personnel, staff and clients of Life Recovery, for allowing us the opportunity to help give back to the Abbotsford Community. We strongly encourage our readers to check out this organizations charitable work and if you feel led to donate, then please do https://www.liferecoveryassociation.com/donate.
This was the beginning of a fulfilling journey. Since then, we have done multiple charitable projects and fundraisers.

6) Our First Customer Job Landed – September, 28th 2002

15 Years ago today, our First Customer Job was for Diana C. This job was a New Westminster condo renovation by the Quay.

Diana was a referral customer from Designer, Charlene Smith at View Design, currently known as Livwell Collective. We thank Charlene and View Design for being apart of our first customer experience, which set the foundation for many more to come. Thank you Diana for being our First Customer Job that we landed.

Our customers have been loyal and committed to us through the entirety of our existence, thank you all.

7) First Outside Salesperson (non owner) – October, 3rd 2010

8 years ago today, MIRA’s first outside salesperson (non-owner) to prospect and build relationships is Sandy Campbell. Sandy moved into this role from her Office Manager position, and since then has built long lasting Customer Relationships, earned hundreds of Customer Recommendations and compliments, and serviced the second highest number of customers of any salesperson in MIRA history.

8) Our First Installer – September, 11th 2005

15 years ago today, MIRA’s first installer is Barry Laroche. Barry’s first MIRA install is a Shaw carpet installation for Diana, our referral customer from View Design. Barry was the first installer to build a relationship with a MIRA customer. We thank Barry for doing a wonderful job and for making our customers, Diana, and the View Design team happy.

9) Our First Multi-unit Project – October, 17th 2005

Our first multi-unit project was a new condo construction in Aldergrove, called Willow Creek Estates, which was constructed by the Quorum Group.
The 3 storey, 42 floor condo, consisted of 50,000 square feet of carpet, tile, and laminate flooring.
This project came through View Design and RE/MAX, our first Property Management relationship account.
Special thanks to View Design, RE/MAX, our installation team, and the MIRA Floors Team for making the completion of this project happen.

 

10) Our First Better Business Bureau Award – October, 24th 2013

4 years ago today, MIRA Floors and Interiors were recipients of the Marketplace Excellence award, presented by the Better Business Bureau of Lower Mainland BC.
Special thanks to our customers, vendor partners, the MIRA Floors team, and the Better Business Bureau for this achievement.

 

11) Our First Website – Nov, 8th 2008

Nine years ago today we launched our www.mirafloors.com website. Over the years it has grown to be a great relationship platform for connecting us with our customers. Allowing for active discussions on our blog, and giving our customers more insight about who we are, in our About Us section. In addition to our website, we have our Google and social media communication platforms, but our website was our #first introduction to the online world.
We look forward to building more customer relationships on our website in the near future. Thank you MIRA customers for being a critical component of our online history and success. Thanks to our website developer Circle Graphics & Design for creating the MIRA Floors website.

Our Website Throughout the Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12) Our First Award – Nov, 23rd 2003

Our Founder and Owner, Kevin Bergstresser won the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Community Futures of both North and South Fraser. Even though individual in nature, the support of our initial installation team, first customers, and family and friends played a huge role in the start up and success of MIRA Floors and Interiors.

13) Our First Newspaper Coverage – Nov, 27th 2010

Our first newspaper coverage was in the Vancouver Courier, outlining our project with Atira Women’s Resource Society. We aided in renovating and re-furnishing Sereena’s House, a home that provides a supportive environment for women who are experiencing violence, and abuse.

Thanks to Atira, the Vancouver Courier, our team and installers for coming together for completing this project and making a difference.

14) Our First Warehouse – Dec, 1st 2005

We opened our first warehouse 12 Years ago in Langley, BC. The MIRA Warehouse is the home of all our flooring products, and a crucial component of our customers buying experience. Our warehouse team ensures that our customers receive the right products, in quality condition, and at the right time.
A special thank you to our warehouse team and our MIRA customers!

 

15) Our First Team Event – Dec, 12th 2006

11 years ago today we celebrated our first Christmas team event at Willowbrook Lanes in Langley.

A fun-filled night full of laughs, pizza, bowling, and teamwork.

Thanks to our installers, staff, and family members for attending! Thank you for being the start of this special MIRA tradition. Fun and family brought us closer together 😀.

This Month, we’re pleased to offer a guest blogger, our affiliated commercial painting company, Wolfgang Commercial Painters’ Marketing Manager Deana Srdic. Deana weighs in on the benefits of using a company which offers professional consultants.

Investing in your home should be a rewarding process from decision to make a change, research, selection of supplier and finally, the completed project. To ensure a successful interior design process, both MIRA Floors & Interiors and Wolfgang Commercial Painters offer complimentary, no obligation quotes and professional consultant services for window and floor coverings and paint colour.

Here’s our take on the top three benefits of working with a company offering a consultant:

1. A professional, third opinion

MIRA Floors & Interiors and Wolfgang Commercial Painter consultants are professionals. Their day to day business interactions are centered around helping you find the right window, floor and paint colour to perfect your space. They aim to complement personality, space restraints and end goals, completing the design process seamlessly. MIRA Floors & Interiors and Wolfgang Commercial Painters consultants offer value and can work on or off site, whenever is most suitable to you. Our consultants are a reliable third party when choosing colour and design schemes. Plus, they’ve got years of professional experience; they know what works and won’t.

2. Endless selection
Ideal window, floor and colour pairings are easily passed over and often not considered before making a decision. Our consultants suggest winning combinations that are timeless and suit the individual’s personality and needs. Our consultants listen first, then get to work creating palettes sure to please. They also bring along window covering, floor and colour samples for a tangible sample to test and discuss.

3. Simplicity!
Book a free consultation with MIRA Floors & Interiors or Wolfgang Commercial Painters and enjoy the benefits of a professional consultant immediately.

Replacing your windows and floors and repainting is an investment into preserving your home and building. Consultants allow your style and preference to shine when re-creating your personal space. Competitive pricing and best in class quality, go with the pros at MIRA Floors & Interiors and Wolfgang Commercial Painters and let their value added consultants lead you down the path to a beautiful home!

Article written by Deana Srdic, Marketing Manager at Wolfgang Commercial Painters, MIRA Floors & Interiors affiliated trade partner for commercial painting.

The Christmas tree is a symbol for hope, and togetherness and is a core part of the celebration and anticipation of the Christmas season. Families often look forward to picking out the right tree, and decorating in their homes during the Christmas holiday.

Whether your Christmas tree is a live pine, fir, spruce, cypress, cedar or an artificial tree, we have you covered. Here are some tips that will help prevent your floors from damages which can save you the hassle of floor repair costs during the holiday season.

Potential Issues and Damages

Sap Leakage and Stains

Sap leakage can occur from the trunk and branch of live trees. A newer cut tree will typically have more sap inside and thus be more prone to leakage.

Acidic stains can occur from fallen pine leaves also known as pine needles which can cause damage to your carpet and hardwood floors. Pine needles can also be a hazard to small children and pets.

Water leakage

Another potential issue which can be caused from over watering or not having the proper tree protection such as a Christmas tree mat. Carpet and under-pad staining is a potential risk factor.

Scratches

Improper use of or minimal floor protection with tree floor stands can cause damages to the surface of your hardwood floors.

Mild scratches can also occur from pine needles being left on your hardwood floor.

Proper Maintenance

Small children and pets should be always supervised while around a Christmas tree to prevent tipping. Barrier protection such as baby gates are a great option in ensuring the added safety of your pets and children.

Vacuuming and sweeping pine needles regularly, can prevent or reduce the risks of staining and scratches to your floors surface. 

Self adhesive felt pads should be placed on the legs of the christmas tree stands if you do not have a mat, this can prevent scratches and marks on your hardwood floors surface.

Watering your live Christmas tree frequently will prevent it from drying out which can turn your tree into a fire hazard. A Christmas tree stand is required.

Water guard Christmas tree mats are one of the the best options to protect your tree from leakage, and scratches. If you need something more decorative you can add a Christmas tree skirt, which can be found in a variety of colours. To play it even safer you can place a waterproof plastic garbage bag under the Christmas tree mat for that extra layer of water protection against your floors.  

Artificial trees might be most convenient alternative due to the minimal maintenance process involved. For those who want to lower the chances of  damages, leakage, and staining to their floors an artificial Christmas tree is recommend.

Hope you have a safe, and damage-free floor this Christmas holiday season. Merry Christmas.

 

 

What is Pattern Matching?

Patterned carpets consist of printed or tufted designs that repeat at regular intervals at the length and width. These regular repeats are designed to match side by side, allowing the installer to maintain pattern uniformity when additional carpet thickness are side matched during installation. To obtain this goal, the installer needs to know how to give pattern repeats and they should also factor it in relation to the entire room size.

In most cases, pattern repeats are designed to side match in their full width and estimated to match based on multiples of the length repeat.
Pattern match variations should be checked for during the dry-lay processing in order to best determine the roll sequence.

What Are The Different Types of Pattern Matches?

Set Match

 

If a carpet is designed with a set repeat, the adjoining area should be estimated based on even multiples of the length repeat. For example, if the carpet has a 36” x 36” set length repeat and the room length is 23 feet.6 inches the first drop would require no more than 23 feet. 6 inches. However if an adjoining drop is needed this second area measurement must take into consideration the next highest even multiple of 36 inches. Based on this, the adjoining area must be 24 ft. long in order to obtain a proper set pattern match at the seam.

Half Drop

 

Half-drop pattern repeats produce a diagonal alignment across the width of the carpet and they are designed so that the length of an adjoining area can be calculated by estimating the length repeat plus one half of the repeat. Half-Drop length repeats can be lined to a stair step in appearance.

Brick Repeat/Drop Match/Half Step Forward

The Brick repeat is not often encountered. If a carpet has a 20”x 20” brick repeat, the length can be found by dropping down 20 inches from the pattern repeat point and moving across the width 10” (half a step forward of the 20 inches wide pattern repeat).

Carpet requirements for this type can be calculated similar to the method used to calculate half drops and other half repeat patterns.

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

MIRA Floors and Interiors Ranks No. 447 on the 2016 PROFIT 500

– PROFIT and Canadian Business unveils 28^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Surrey (September 15, 2016) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked MIRA Floors and Interiors No. 447 on the 28^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

MIRA Floors and Interiors made the 2016 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 91%.

“Companies become a part of the PROFIT 500 through innovative thinking, smart strategy and sheer grit,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “These firms demonstrate what Canadian entrepreneurs can achieve, both at home and across the globe.”

“It’s a huge honor for us to accept this achievement,” says Owner Kevin Bergstresser. “It’s a reflection of the hard work from our team, the quality of our service and products, and the loyalty of our customers.”

MIRA Floors & Interiors, Vancouver’s flooring specialists, provides complete lines of flooring installation services and flooring products to the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley area. What makes our company unique is our mobile showroom; it adds convenience to our customers by bringing the showroom to the comfort of their homes and business.

MIRA Floors and Interiors are recipients of the Business in Vancouver Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in B.C award in 2015, and the Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Award in 2016.

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About PROFIT and PROFITguide.com 
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada’s preeminent media brand dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 34 years, Canadian entrepreneurs across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it’s a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at PROFITguide.com.

About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most-trusted business publication in the country. With a total brand readership of more than 1.1 million, it is the country’s premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada’s business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. We provide concrete examples of business achievement, thought-provoking analysis and compelling storytelling, all in an elegant package with bold graphics and great photography. Canadian Business—what leadership looks like.

About MIRA Floors and Interiors
Founded in 1992, MIRA, pronounced “meer-a”, is a Portuguese and Italian word that means ‘to look and feel, to ‘view’. Our beginning used the meaning of this word as its foundation and a decade later it continues to be the building blocks with which our business is being built.
MIRA Floors and Interiors is a one-stop solution for design, supply, and installation of flooring and window coverings. Our goal on any project is to make your home or business look and feel amazing.

Media contact
Kevin Bergstresser, Owner, MIRA Floors and Interiors, kevin@mirafloors.com, 604.856.4799.