Building a Family Legacy Through Flooring
This article was originally published in Patch.com on February 24, 2026. (Flagler Beach, FL. Feb 2026) Jeffrey and Cindy Blanton, a husband-and-wife team based in Flagler Beach, have opened a new Floor Coverings International® location serving homeowners and businesses across Flagler and Volusia Counties. The Blantons officially launched their locally owned and operated flooring business, bringing a convenient, design-forward flooring experience to the Palm Coast–Flagler Beach area and surrounding communities, with the closest major markets including Jacksonville and Daytona.
After 30 years as a Program/Project Manager and Systems Engineering professional supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, Jeffrey Blanton began exploring entrepreneurship when a government contract ended.
“The government contract I was on had ended. After several sessions with a business coach, I had determined that I wanted to pursue my own business versus going back to work for someone else,” said Blanton. “Cindy and I met with Floor Coverings International and almost immediately knew this was a good fit. The company culture, standards and model resonated with our beliefs. This brand affords us the ability to make the business ours, leveraging the best-known practices from 20 years in the business and enables us to be a local business with a national brand backing us.”
Focused on building a lasting family legacy, the Blantons plan to run most daily operations while their children work in and support the business, with the long-term goal of eventually passing the company to the next generation.
Floor Coverings International is known for simplifying the flooring process through its signature Mobile Flooring Showroom™, which delivers the flooring store experience directly to a customer’s home or business. Rather than visiting multiple retail locations and transporting heavy samples, customers can review more than 3,000 flooring options on-site, comparing styles next to their existing décor and lighting to make confident decisions for any flooring project or investment.
The Blantons were also drawn to ongoing innovation in flooring performance and style, especially in materials that fit modern family life. “The trends around LVP and Laminate are intriguing to us,” Blanton said. “Both of those flooring materials have significantly improved over the years in both looks and durability.”
Across the Floor Coverings International system, many of the most requested floors reflect that same priority: pet- and kid-friendly surfaces that are easy to clean with a damp mop yet still deliver the warmth and character of natural wood looks.
Current homeowner favorites include sustainable laminate options made with eco-friendly materials such as recycled wood fibers, highly realistic wood visuals, waterproof laminate built for everyday spills and unpredictable weather, and vinyl flooring that increasingly mirrors the look of natural wood and stone while staying minimal maintenance. For those die-hard carpet lovers, a popular choice for customers seeking cozy comfort, today’s demands are leaning toward flat piles, textured finishes, and patterned designs rather than shag styles. For buyers seeking premium upgrades, engineered hardwood continues to stand out as a luxury option, offering real wood veneers with high-quality detail and craftsmanship.
For more information or to schedule a free in-home consultation, contact Floor Coverings International | Palm Coast–Flagler Beach at (386) 356-7880 or visit https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/fl/palm-coast/flagler-beach/. Jeffrey Blanton can also be reached at Jeffrey.blanton@FCIFloors.com.
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About Floor Coverings International
Floor Coverings International is the #1 flooring franchise in North America with over 300 locations between the U.S. and Canada. Known for its unique customer experience and Mobile Flooring Showroom™, the business model brings over 3000 flooring samples to the customer’s door. For more information, please go to www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.
