Our Experience With Double D Floors and More in Lancaster, Ohio
Double D Floors and More (Quick Overview)
Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Business Type: Family-owned flooring and remodeling company
Owners: Derrick & Amy Schneider and Dillon & Aimee Pinkstock
Services: Flooring installation, tile work, backsplash installation, remodeling projects
We worked with Double D Floors and More in Lancaster, Ohio for our kitchen flooring installation and backsplash tile installation, and today I’m sharing our full experience—from our flooring decision spiral to the final installation.
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| Double D installed slate look floors and our arabesque tile backsplash |
Kitchen Chronicles: Flooring/Backsplash Chapter
If you’ve been following along with our kitchen remodel, then you know this old 1950 cottage has taken us on quite the adventure. A little background if you are new here: After years of less-than-stellar experiences with contractors, my husband and I decided to tackle much of this renovation ourselves.
But when it came time to install our new kitchen flooring and backsplash, we knew we needed professionals.
That’s how we ended up working with Double D Floors and More in Lancaster, Ohio—a family-owned flooring and remodeling company run by Derrick Schneider and Dillon Pinkstock, along with both of their wives, Ashely and Aimee.
And friends… after the contractor experiences we’ve had over the years, I don’t say this lightly:
Working with Double D Floors and More was one of the best home improvement experiences we’ve had.
So today I’m sharing the full story—from how we found them, to the flooring decision spiral (oh yes, there was one), to the final installation that completely transformed our kitchen.
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| Here is where we left off: Rugs were covering holes in the floor from moving plumbing |
Contractors Experiences Can Be Hit or Miss
For those of you who have been reading along with us over the years, you know we have not had the best of luck when it comes to projects on our home. From bathroom remodels, the roof, and other various projects along the way—to say there have been issues has been an understatement.
Those reasons alone were one of two reasons we decided to do a lot of the work on this kitchen remodel ourselves.
I have shared before that when beginning a major renovation, you should always get three quotes. Three is the magic number, and I will tell you why.
It weeds out the quotes that are out of this world, it also shows you someone who has little experience and how they may provide a much lower estimate, and it gives you a better idea of who the yes people are.
Yes people are not always the best choice. They tell you what you want to hear, they tell you yes we can do this work, and sometimes they promise things that really shouldn’t happen for safety reasons.
We have had a lot of people in and out of this charmed cottage. I have shared positive and negative experiences here, but this experience with Double D Floors and More?
Out of this world.
How We Found Double D Floors and More
It all began last summer when my husband and I were getting ideas for our kitchen. At that time, I really had no idea we would be doing it so soon.
You may recall my husband woke up one morning and said we are doing this now.
Although this gal likes a challenge and had been thinking about this kitchen for nearly 13 long years, I was like wow… okay.
I stumbled upon Double D Flooring online and thought we should visit the shop so we could see what was out there. I am that gal who has an idea in her mind, and let’s just say what I envision is not always what is available on the market.
My husband and I walked in and were greeted by their shop pup, a yellow lab named Zeus, and one small fella who immediately grabbed my hand making BFFs with me on the spot.
He stole my heart right away, sharing his gummies with us and making my husband and I chuckle.
Ashley, Derrick’s wife, was working during this Saturday visit and helped show us around the shop while I asked questions about flooring options.
Touring the Double D Floors and More Showroom
They even have sheet vinyl in the basement, which is what I initially thought we would need since we have an older home with floors that have what I call a lot of movement.
There have been times when a ball of Bentley’s will roll across the room from the slope in our dining room.
With this in the back of my mind, I knew we would need something flexible enough to handle that movement.
Some people might immediately say no way to sheet vinyl, but I am not averse to it. I would have preferred linoleum, but beggars can’t be choosers.
My Search for the Perfect Vintage Kitchen Floor
Initially I had visions of vintage flooring like the days of old. I really thought I could find this too.
Since there are more vintage home improvement options these days, I assumed I would find something close to what I had in my mind.
I quickly learned… no. The creators of flooring have not caught up to me just yet.
Trust me, I tried.
I was catfished twice when ordering samples thinking I was receiving a tweed and later a chevron linoleum, only to receive carpet samples with this printed on them.
Aimee, Dillon’s wife, and I had a good laugh over those two experiences.
The Flooring Decision Spiral
All along my husband had been telling me for years that he did not want checkerboard floors in our home.
Only guess what?
He caved.
Then suddenly we were searching for checkerboard floors.
I didn’t want the traditional black and white style though. I had a more charcoal gray and softer white in mind.
After looking into tile, I started worrying about leveling and the added weight on our old floors.
Floors crashing through to the basement were suddenly on my mind.
So by the time our appointment rolled around with Derrick, we had completely torn the kitchen apart, and were making flooring decisions in the dark because the kitchen had no electricity for two weeks, and we still had a checkerboard pattern floor stuck in our heads.
LVT only offers 18x18 tiles which I felt would make our kitchen appear smaller. I was stuck on 12x12 tiles, and I could not make my mind comply with availability.
Looking back, Derrick probably thought we were a little crazy.
Honestly? I probably would have too.
Flooring Options We Considered for Our Kitchen
Hardwood Floors in a Kitchen
Some people believe there is no other choice than hardwood in a kitchen.
Me? I analyze every possible scenario.
Leaky pipes or a rogue RO system could mean replacing those floors much sooner than expected, and depending on the size of your kitchen, that could cost tens of thousands of dollars.
So for us… pass.
Sheet Vinyl Floors in a Kitchen
Sheet vinyl actually works wonderfully in older homes because it can handle movement in the floors.
The issue I had was finding the perfect style for our vintage cottage kitchen.
The black and white checkerboard options felt too stark, and our kitchen is 13x16, which would likely mean seams in the flooring.
I didn’t love the idea of seeing seams across the room.
Another pass.
Marmoleum Flooring
I was quite stuck on the idea of a marmoleum floor.
Linoleum is made of linseed oil, pine rosin, cork dust, wood flour, and limestone pressed onto a jute backing.
Because of that composition, it is durable, biodegradable, and flexible enough for older homes.
In my mind, it would have been the perfect vintage flooring.
Unfortunately, finding the style I wanted proved nearly impossible, plus remember those two carpet samples sent? Well, they were supposed to be marmoleum samples.
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank is incredibly popular, especially for kitchens.
But I feel like everyone goes with the wood look.
And if you know me, you know I like things that feel a little different.
Discovering Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
In the end, we settled on luxury vinyl tile with a slate look.
Now came the next challenge.
Which one?
I narrowed it down to ProGen and Triversa Prime.
Both options could handle uneven subfloors and were marketed as water resistant and waterproof.
ProGen vs Triversa Prime Flooring
Triversa Prime has a cork core, which initially appealed to me.
Cork is comfortable underfoot, reduces noise, and provides insulation.
However, I could not find clear information confirming that the cork core was fully waterproof since not all corks are.
ProGen uses a foam core, which offers dent resistance (we have pieces that will move in our kitchen for a more unfitted kitchen look) and full waterproof protection.
Aimee explained from experience, if a leak occurs, the floor can be removed, dried, and reinstalled.
That sealed the deal for us.
Installing Our New Kitchen Floors
On the first day, Derrick and Dillon removed the blue Berber carpet, filled the hole left from previous plumbing changes, and installed the underlayment.
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| Wood underlayment installed, what a difference it makes! |
I started snapping photos the moment they left because I had never seen this kitchen without carpet before.
For a brief moment, I imagined hardwood floors.
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| This kitchen has had carpet on the floor since it's last remodel in 1980 something |
Then I reminded myself why we had chosen the slate look.
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| I couldn't resist snapping this photo of the light dancing on the wood underlayment |
Getting Used to the New Flooring
I’ll be honest.
It took me a minute to get used to the new floor.
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| Slate look tiles sure make a huge difference in this kitchen |
I’m not a fan of feeling grit under my feet, and since the guys were in and out working on the backsplash, the floor collected a bit of dust and debris.
Let’s just say the floor has been mopped five times in six days.
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| Both Derrick and Dillon with Double D Floors installed our slate look tiles |
But once everything settled down, the slate look really began to elevate the space.
Our Kitchen Backsplash Tile
Now let’s talk about this backsplash.
Oh my goodness… it is so good.
My husband actually found the tile while we were out shopping.
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| Oh.. the backsplash, isn't she a beaut? |
He asked what I thought, and I said what do you know, I think we have found our backsplash.
The only problem was the quantity.
So we began searching stores across Central Ohio until we finally found matching tile in Chillicothe.
We ordered it immediately.
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| Derrick on a ladder installing the arabesque tile |
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| If you saw the before, you may have wondered if we would ever get here, love the tile! |
Double D Floors and More Installation Experience
When Derrick came out for the initial consultation, I wasn’t sure they would install tile that we had purchased ourselves.
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| A range hood cover will cover everything above the tile backsplash |
They absolutely did.
We also discussed how they would handle installing pencil tile around the window where cuts would be required.
Their solution was using full pieces in the center and finishing with smaller cuts at the edges.
It worked beautifully.
Working With Derrick and Dillon
I have been called picky by previous contractors.
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| I am so happy we went with Double D Floors and More, they did an outstanding job |
Derrick and Dillon never made me feel that way.
They worked diligently, communicated clearly, and treated our home with care.
For someone who has had many contractors in and out of this house over the years, that level of professionalism meant a lot.
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| Thank you to the Double D Floors Team for all you did to get us here, I know it wasn't easy |
When a Small Issue Turned Into an Easy Fix
Once our cabinets were back up and in place, we realized the stomping on the ceiling did not quite meet up with the cabinet by the window.
I mentioned this to Derrick when he dropped off the quarter round I planned to paint and stain to match our cabinets and asked if he had any suggestions on how to fix it.
He told me he would bring his stomping brush and take care of it for us.
I was honestly surprised he was willing to do this since it wasn’t part of the original scope of work. What felt like it was going to be a bigger issue for me to figure out suddenly became a small potatoes problem.
As most of you know, I usually research fixes and consult with others who have more experience than I do—but this time, the solution didn’t need to go any further than simply asking Derrick - thank you Derrick!
Would We Hire Double D Floors and More Again?
Short answer: yes.
After everything we’ve been through with contractors over the years, finding a team that communicates well, shows up, and genuinely cares about the final result is rare.
Between the flooring installation, backsplash work, and even the small details that weren’t part of the original scope, this was one of the smoothest projects we’ve experienced.
Why We Recommend Double D Floors and More
Finding contractors who take pride in their work can be incredibly difficult.
Derrick and Dillon proved to be thoughtful, professional, and skilled.
This kitchen project has been my baby for months, and handing over part of the work made me nervous.
But in the end, I had nothing to worry about.
They treated our home as if it were their own.
And that’s exactly the kind of people we want to work with again.
Double D Floors and More in Lancaster Ohio
If you are located in Lancaster, Ohio or the surrounding Central Ohio area, Double D Floors and More offers services including:
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flooring installation
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luxury vinyl tile installation
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backsplash tile installation
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remodeling services
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drywall and plaster work
Whether you are tackling a small project or a full renovation, their team brings experience, care, and craftsmanship to the job. I don't know about you, but that is exactly who I want working in our home.
More About Our Kitchen
- Range hood cover
- Stacked cabinet with leaded glass window over the large cabinet by the range
- Floor to ceiling cabinet beside the refrigerator with a leaded glass window
- Extend the kitchen island to allow for seating
- Add trim molding to the tops of the cabinets, range hood, and taller cabinets
- I am sure we will think of something else along the way.
