about.
The Floorist was founded on more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the resinous flooring industry.
Our expertise comes from the field—from evaluating concrete and preparing substrates to installing complex resinous systems in some of the most demanding operating environments.
That experience shapes how we approach every project today: combining technical knowledge with a practical understanding of how flooring systems are actually installed and expected to perform.
experience that goes beyond the specification.
Resinous flooring is highly specialized. Successful installations depend on far more than selecting a product from a technical data sheet.
Substrate conditions, preparation methods, moisture, temperature, detailing, sequencing, installer experience and facility operations can all determine whether a flooring system succeeds or fails.
The Floorist brings an installer’s perspective to the consulting process—helping project teams consider these realities before they become problems in the field.
independent perspective.
The Floorist works across manufacturers and resinous flooring technologies to help identify solutions appropriate for each project’s requirements.
Rather than approaching every project with a predetermined system, we evaluate the application first—considering performance requirements, facility conditions, installation constraints, product availability and qualified installation resources.
The result is a practical, performance-driven approach to resinous flooring selection.
global reach. industry relationships.
Resinous flooring is a global industry.
The Floorist combines decades of industry experience with relationships across manufacturers, contractors and technical professionals to support projects beyond traditional geographic boundaries.
Whether a project is located close to home or across the world, our role is to help connect the right flooring technology, technical expertise and installation resources with the needs of the project.
christopher mcdermott.
founder | The Floorist
Christopher McDermott has spent more than two decades in the commercial and industrial flooring industry, with extensive hands-on experience in resinous flooring installation, project management and technical system evaluation.
His experience working directly with manufacturers, contractors, architects, facility teams and owners provides a practical perspective on how resinous flooring systems are specified, installed and ultimately perform in real-world environments.
Christopher founded The Floorist to bring that experience to project teams seeking independent, practical guidance on complex resinous flooring decisions.