About Early's Flooring Specialists & More
Get to know your Amissville, VA area flooring experts
Early's Flooring Specialists & More was founded by John and Lorraine Early in October 1966. Business was conducted from the basement office of their home in Amissville. 2018 marked the store's 52nd anniversary.
In the mid '60s only two furniture stores and one construction business provided carpet to the area and was mostly area rugs. Wall-to-wall installations were not introduced into this rural area because there were no trained installers. John, having 12 years experience ventured into business with his wife, Lorraine servicing Rappahannock, Fauquier and Culpeper counties where they grew up.
In 1969, The Early's built a store next door to their home and by 1971 a warehouse was added to the back. The addition expanded the store from 3,200 sf to 11,400 sf. The huge facility houses the stock, which includes an inventory of carpet and vinyl rolls, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, an Oriental rug rack that holds over 200 rugs, a large cutting machine, and hundreds of remnants.
In the mid '60s only two furniture stores and one construction business provided carpet to the area and was mostly area rugs. Wall-to-wall installations were not introduced into this rural area because there were no trained installers. John, having 12 years experience ventured into business with his wife, Lorraine servicing Rappahannock, Fauquier and Culpeper counties where they grew up.
In 1969, The Early's built a store next door to their home and by 1971 a warehouse was added to the back. The addition expanded the store from 3,200 sf to 11,400 sf. The huge facility houses the stock, which includes an inventory of carpet and vinyl rolls, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, an Oriental rug rack that holds over 200 rugs, a large cutting machine, and hundreds of remnants.
Later, the store became the "One stop shop for all your home decorating needs", with the exception of wallpaper and paint, which were deleted in the late '70s. Lorraine and the sales staff helped customers with decorating selections, custom window treatments, blinds, shades, shutters, bedspreads, slipcovers, and re-upholstery of furniture. Everything was coordinated in one store, and it is still that way today. Jn 2016, we enjoyed another addition of 1,184 sf for office and training space, leaving more space in the showroom for product display and customers.
We are a company that is quality driven, customer service oriented, dedicated to providing our customers with the best values possible and the very best in craftsmanship. Education and training take priority at Early's. Our employees are constantly updating their training and skills in all fields, which includes traveling to the manufacturers and getting both first-hand and hands-on information. Also, we are a Centurion dealer for Hunter Douglas window treatments.
Early's has been a family operated business for over 52 years. With the loss of John Early in November of 2014, there are 5 family members assisting Lorraine with carrying forward the legacy they established. Her daughter, Sonja Betts is the shop manager, decorator, window treatment specialist and first V.P. of the company. Her son-in-law, Solon Betts is a ceramic craftsman and heads up all the installation crews and is the second V.P. of the company. Victoria ''Tori" Braley, sister-in-law to Sonja heads up the water restoration department and works directly with your insurance company to put your home back together responsibly and quickly. Lorraine's grandson, Ted Robson, Jr. is the lead technician of the cleaning and restoration crews; while grandson Dustin Betts is earning his apprenticeship in sales and estimating.
We are a company that is quality driven, customer service oriented, dedicated to providing our customers with the best values possible and the very best in craftsmanship. Education and training take priority at Early's. Our employees are constantly updating their training and skills in all fields, which includes traveling to the manufacturers and getting both first-hand and hands-on information. Also, we are a Centurion dealer for Hunter Douglas window treatments.
Early's has been a family operated business for over 52 years. With the loss of John Early in November of 2014, there are 5 family members assisting Lorraine with carrying forward the legacy they established. Her daughter, Sonja Betts is the shop manager, decorator, window treatment specialist and first V.P. of the company. Her son-in-law, Solon Betts is a ceramic craftsman and heads up all the installation crews and is the second V.P. of the company. Victoria ''Tori" Braley, sister-in-law to Sonja heads up the water restoration department and works directly with your insurance company to put your home back together responsibly and quickly. Lorraine's grandson, Ted Robson, Jr. is the lead technician of the cleaning and restoration crews; while grandson Dustin Betts is earning his apprenticeship in sales and estimating.
There have been countless advancements in technology over the last 52 years. Early's Flooring Specialists & More is proud of the product knowledge that comes with being in the flooring business. The company is unique because they have everything you need in floor coverings available "In-Stock". Come in and let one of our knowledgeable sales staff help you find the perfect flooring for your needs or let us help decorate your home with fabric and window treatments.
We are centrally located to all counties and towns - only 15 minutes from Warrenton, and 20 minutes from Culpeper and Front Royal, with Luray and Madison taking approximately only 45 minutes. Visit us soon.
We are centrally located to all counties and towns - only 15 minutes from Warrenton, and 20 minutes from Culpeper and Front Royal, with Luray and Madison taking approximately only 45 minutes. Visit us soon.
