SHNIER: Residential

Armstrong is one of the top 3 most recognized flooring brands in North America, and has been represented in Canada by Shnier since 1957. This long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship has allowed SHNIER dealers access to Armstrong’s unparalleled selection of vinyl, laminate and hardwood flooring.

Richmond (Carpet/Laminate)
(richmondcarpet.ca, richmondlaminate.com)

50 years in the carpet business sourced worldwide - Richmond is Shnier’s original proprietary brand, and after 50 years in the market has become a Canadian flooring brand icon. Shnier bundles the best available products and styling from some 12 carpet mills worldwide and places them under the Richmond brand umbrella. Only the best of the best makes it into this unique collection, making it is a highly prized program for flooring dealers. As North America’s single largest carpet buyer, Shnier is also able to negotiate highly competitive factory pricing and pass that onto dealers.

The Richmond brand has brought contemporary carpet solutions to homes across Canada. Richmond’s colour and style options are expansive, with fibres like Chromolon. The strong equity of the Richmond brand was leveraged into the Richmond Laminate line in 2008 and has since become Shnier’s top selling Laminate line. Richmond Laminate planks are non-fading, durable and incredibly realistic to satisfy every flooring desire.

Laurentian (Laminate/Hardwood)
(laurentianlaminate.com, laurentianhardwood.com)

Shnier’s proprietary Laurentian brand has been established for over a decade. Shnier houses essentially 100% of its hardwood offerings under the brand, and as laminate items. Laurentian Hardwood offers both stunning domestic and exotic wood species. Laurentian Laminate combines uses the latest design technology to offer exceptionally realistic products with excellent value for money.

Wicanders (wicanders.ca)

Shnier joined with the Amorim Corporation of Portugal to offer Canadian retailers this fine cork flooring line. Cork is the ultimate “green” floor: cork products are safely harvested from cork trees, allowing them to live on for 250 to 350 years. Wicanders’ cork plank, panel and tile products are styled for today’s finishes. As well, the warmth, comfort and acoustic benefits of cork are unmatched.

Casa Roma (casaroma.ca)

This extensive ceramic tile brand is 100% imported from Italy. Italian tile artisans are the world leaders in design and technology, and SHNIER is proud to offer their finest creations. Complete lines of porcelain are available, including floor and wall décor options. Easy-care designs from around the world suit any taste.

San Marco (sanmarcotile.ca)

An international collection of true classic porcelain and ceramic, San Marco offers not only many colours but also many sizes and shapes of tile. This brand brings character to the home, as well as easy maintenance: the tiles only require damp moping to look brand new again.

Mullican Flooring (Hardwood)
(floorsfirst.com)

Mullican Flooring not only vows to manufacture the highest-quality wood flooring but also commits to environmental preservation. Mullican works to cultivate our forests for future generations through forestry management and sustainable and renewable harvesting practices. For its dedication to our environment Mullican Flooring was lauded with the notable NHLA Forest Stewardship Award.

Stainmaster

Stainmaster is the difference between a spill and a stain. This brand offers the best defense against household traffic and wear. Fibres like “Eco Soft” provide colour lasting and durability. SHNIER is Canada’s official Stainmaster distributor.

Anso

Anso is tough by nature while remaining fashionable by design. With Anso Caress and Smart Choice fibres, this brand is the perfect canvas for home décor masterpieces. Extensive colour and texture selections achieve custom design looks in the home.

Healthy Home

The environment and “green” products are top of mind, and Healthy Home reflects consumers’ desires for both ecology and style. Healthy Home recognizes that indoor air quality is an important environmental consideration in today’s busy homes. This brand is extremely low-emitting and is CRI Plus certified for improved air quality.

Interior Motives

Luxury and high performance are combined to create Interior Motives. Luxurious styles and colours feature high performance fibres, all very soft to the touch. “Action Bac” matting results in a long lifespan for every Interior Motives product.

Vantage

Affordable trendsetters fill the Vantage brand. Popular with home developers, Vantage offers a vast colour and style selection that reflects budget considerations often required today.

Dura

A collection of undercushions designed to protect your carpet for years to come, Dura is specially designed for the contract market. Its unique structure promotes greater air circulation.