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Hours of Operation:
Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
"You Walk on Our Reputation"
TOTAL FLOOR COVERING
600 N. Westhill Blvd.
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 735-9799
Email: info@totalfloorcovering.com
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Shane Lathrop,
Store Owner/Manager
Shane started at Total Floor Covering in 1992 as an installer' helper. He worked with many installers and began to learn and understand the art of installing tile, craftsmanship of wood and the many tricks of the trade for carpet. Shane then moved on to the warehouse at Total Floor Covering for a while and then into sales and managing.
By actually working in every aspect of the store, Shane not only understands and appreciates the technical aspects of flooring and its installation, but all the employees at Total Floor Covering as well. Shane is very proud to own and manage Total Floor Covering. His desire for 100% customer satisfaction is a goal that he takes very personally and seriously.
Shane is passionate about the environment and encourages green flooring. He is consistently exploring new, affordable, and innovative ways to make Total Floor Covering more eco-friendly.
Shane is also very involved in our community and giving back. He is a proud Rotarian, serves on the Rebuild Together Board of Directors and volunteers for several other local non-profit organizations.
Shane thanks the team at Total Floor Covering for all of their hard work and dedication, and also our customers for supporting a local family owned business. |
Carol Ladewig,
Accounting Manager
Carol has been involved with Total Floor Covering since it's beginning in 1968. We started as a location on Wisconsin Ave in Appleton, then worked out of their home for 14 years, as co-owner. In 1991 she built the current location on Westhill Blvd. You may not visibly see Carol when you come into the store because her expertise is behind the scenes with all the paperwork that comes with running a business. |
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Angela Schwartz,
Office Manager
Angela graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with her Interior Design Degree in 2000. She started working at Total Floor Covering on the sales floor where she designed several new homes and helped customers' complete home improvements. Designing and customer service was very gratifying to Angela but always enjoying a challenge, she moved up as office manager. With knowledge in all areas of the company, she is ready to assists co-workers and installers whenever there may be questions or concerns.
Angela has been working at Total Floor Covering for over 8 years and truly appreciates the friendly atmosphere and great customer service delivered from everyone. She is proud to be working at a family owned business where customers always come first. Come in to see why Total Floor Covering should be your only flooring store. |
Ralph DeDecker,
Commercial Sales
Being Total Floor Covering's only Commercial Sales Representative, Ralph stays very busy. One commercial project takes several weeks' to even months. Ralph spends his time reading blue prints, meeting with clients and contractors and spending time on the jobsite to assure everything goes as scheduled. You may have visited some of Ralph's designs here in the Fox Valley. He has assisted with Spat's Restaurant, DejaVu, The Children's Museum, and The Menasha Cinema. No matter how large or small the project may be, Ralph will take the time to give you the look and décor you are trying to achieve for your area. |
Amy Bobula,
Interior Designer
I enjoy helping others design their homes to be warm, inviting and customized for there lifestyle.
Because I have always had an interest in architecture and design, I attended Fox Valley Technical College and received an Associates Degree in Interior Design. My internships gave me the privilege of working in commercial space planning and residential floor covering. I have been helping people in the floor covering industry for over seven years.
My career gives me the wonderful opportunity to meet new people and learn new styles, trends and products that our ever-changing industry provides.
When I meet with you, I like to learn about your lifestyle and find your needs and wants in your home. I will then give you some education on the features and benefits of products which will help you make the best decision for your lifestyle and expectations.
If you are having difficulty coordinating all the design aspects, I would be happy to assist you in the decisions of color and design for all areas of your home including furniture, countertops, wall colors, window treatments and wood tones. I take pride in giving all my customers my most attention, honesty and professionalism.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
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Barb Marksman,
Interior Designer
In 1989 I earned an associated degree from Fox Valley Technical College for Interior Design. While in college I interned at Mokry Carpet was hired and worked there for 2 years. I then worked for another well respected local flooring store for 10 years as a salesperson and as assistant manager.
I started at Total Floor Covering in 2001 and I love our family atmosphere that we have here. Total Floor Covering truly cares about our customers, the employees and the installers.
In 2005, I received a Courtesy Award by the Rotary of Appleton, which is an award given to a person in the service industry who provides a service that goes above and beyond. My longtime customers Ken and Carol Johnston nominated me for the award. I love my customers and they are the reason that I love doing what I do.
Giving back to the community is very important to me which is why I volunteer for many local non profit organizations. I serve as President of Mission: Home, a local organization that provides education programs on personal safety and assists in the search and recovery of the missing; Mid-Day Business & Professional Women, where I was privileged to be co-chair of our annual silent auction for four years which raised money for local non profit organizations and many other volunteer opportunities that are very near and dear to my heart. I have been honored to receive awards for my volunteer services from B.A.B.E.S. Respite & Counseling and Youth Educated in Safety. I am a very faith filled person and believe that honesty and integrity are my strongest attributes.
My job is to find you the right flooring for your home whether the project is large or small. If you are doing a backslash or a 10,000 square foot home, I will take the time and make it special for you.
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Candice Hast,
Interior Designer
Born and educated in Appleton, WI. I graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2005. My design based internships ranged in scope from hands-on creation of custom wood furniture and soft window treatments to being in the beautiful showrooms of Total Floor Covering and Lerdahl Business Interiors. This gave me the opportunity to experience and now appreciate the production side of design.
Along with six years of customer service experience and an Associates Degree in Interior Design, I've also just celebrated my one year anniversary at Total Floor Covering.
To be a designer really is defined as being a planner or organizer. As an Interior Designer this plan always equates into some form of visual organization. A benefit of being a Designer in flooring is that you can help add texture, color, and warmth to a home that the customer will be in direct contact with on a daily basis. And I look forward to helping every customer find the floor that perfectly compliments their decorating, style, and taste.
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Bruce Ladewig
Founder/Retired |
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Shane Lathrop, Owner of Total floor Covering, has recently been honored with the Appleton Downtown "Rotarian of the Year" Award! Shane was recognized as one of the youngest to receive this great award. He is humbled by the recognition but we all know he is truly deserving. Shane dedicates and volunteers on many local committees and charities. Shane believes it is his responsibility to give back to the community and the people who live here.
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