The workmanship was great The workmanship was great, however the flooring we chose had a high gloss to it. When this flooring was installed it was very much a matte or no shine finish. We were instructed to use a microfiber mop to remove the dust that had settled during installation and them wet mop to clean it further. We did this for about 3 weeks and then also used the Bona which we were told would give it shine. We had done all of this since installation and still no shine.

The promise of having a professional… The promise of having a professional “stairmaster” capable of handing the circular shape of our stairs didn’t happen. Our sales person made personal promises that were not carried out. When the installers arrived they stated there was no mention of a circular staircase in the notes. The installers worked hard but the stairs just don’t like professional.

Installation could’ve been smoother We had a fantastic experience with our sales person. No issues at all and he was so helpful. Customer service was great as well. The day of installation was not the best. We requested a morning install, for lighting and work reasons, they arrived after 4pm, and were rude when they called to notify they were on their way. The installers were rude when they realized there was no overhead light in the room, and demanded to know why they weren’t notified. My response was that is why we requested they arrive in the morning. They did not leave until almost 9pm, and left pieces to vacuum up behind. (Said it was too dark to vacuum.

Paid $9000 for laminate flooring in 3… Paid $9000 for laminate flooring in 3 bedrooms and for the extended warranty. 9 months into our year extended warranty we reported our floor buckling and lifting in various spots and some chips because the flooring is such cheap quality. They denied our claim with various excuses each time they called to ask more questions about the claim. The original installer (a contractor hired by Empire) even came out and said it needed replacing in our hallway because there was an obvious spill and moisture coming from underneath because he may not have put a moisture barrier down when he installed it (he couldn’t remember). Yet 20 minutes after he left Empire called to once again say they would not be honoring the extended warranty. DO NOT hire this company, PLEASE do not waste your money!!!!!!!

horrible experience initial appointment guy showed up an hour late. measured but did not give quote, said he needed to come back next week and would call to confirm the following Tuesday. never called. i called and he said he would get back to me and again never did. called company for new sales person. they never called back.