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Welcome to Your Path to Discover GAIA!

Welcome to GAIA Flooring, where every step matters! This section is your guide to understanding who we are, what we stand for, and the passion behind our products. Explore the history that shaped our journey, learn about the innovative flooring solutions we offer, and discover the values—our GAIA Roots—that drive everything we do: sustainability, quality, and customer care. Whether you’re curious about our backstory or want to dive into the details of our products, you’ll find all the answers here.

The First Step

GAIA Flooring began as a dream shared by two lifelong friends who spent years working in the flooring industry. Day in and day out, they saw the need for a brand that combined exceptional quality with eco-conscious practices. Frustrated by the lack of sustainable options in the market, they decided to take a leap of faith.

 

In the heart of San Jose, California, they founded GAIA Flooring with a bold mission: to craft luxury SPC flooring that was not only beautiful and durable but also eco-friendly. From the start, they committed to using only virgin materials, ensuring their products met the highest standards of performance and environmental responsibility.

 

Their dedication paid off. Word quickly spread about GAIA's innovative designs and unmatched quality. Customers embraced the brand for its values and its promise to elevate homes and businesses with sustainable luxury. Today, GAIA Flooring continues to grow, driven by its original mission: to be the best in the industry while caring for the planet.

Every Step Matters

"Every Step Matters" emphasizes welcoming challenges as opportunities, priortizing long-term vision over short-term gain, insisting on quality, and growing responsibly with a focus on people.

Plant Seeds

GAIA focuses on allowing everyone to grow, recognizing growth, providing room and resources for growth, encouraging knowledge, creative freedom, experience, experimentation, failure, and embracing challenges for professional and personal development.

Spreading Culture

Like a straight path in a well-manicured and curated garden, we systemize our workflows and processes while making our cultural values visible and accessible. This structured approach provides clear direction, ensures scalability and consistent quality, and integrates our values into every aspect of our work. A straight path allows people to run, symbolizing our commitment to swift and unhindered progress within the beauty of our cultivated garden.

Longevity and Stability

Like the enduring Banyan Tree, which grows and spreads by creating new roots that anchor and support its expansive canopy, we focus on building long-term relationships and ensuring sustainable growth. We treat people as an end, not a means, fostering a stable and enduring environment where both individuals and the company can thrive together over time.

eTERRA

Our eTERRA SPC line continues to provide superior moisture protection with an integrated moisture barrier layer. The collection includes:

  • White Series SPC with a Uniclic locking system.
  • Red and Black Series eSPC, featuring advanced 5G Valinge locking.
  • Thickness options of 6.5mm, 8mm, and 10mm.
  • A herringbone option available in the Red Series.
  • A natural, textured feel thanks to EIR embossing.

Nearwood

The Nearwood White, Red, and Black Collections redefine laminate flooring with innovative Wetguard core technology for enhanced water resistance. Key features include:

  • Thicknesses of 12mm, 15mm, and 15.5mm for added durability.
  • An AC5+ rated top layer for maximum scratch defense.
  • A Touch of Nature texture, created via EIR embossing, for realistic aesthetics