Our Story | CALI Floors

It all started with a surf trip...

Our two founders were traveling the Hawaiian island of Kauai, in search of choice waves and good times. What they found was bamboo, and lots of it. This sparked an idea for a company that could make a difference by reimagining traditional wood building products using more sustainable resources.

Founded in San Diego in 2004, CALI has since evolved into a brand with a wide array of flooring offerings. The California lifestyle is rooted in our company origins and authentic to who we are as a team. We believe in making this lifestyle attainable, no matter where you live, through coastal-inspired designs and eco-friendly alternatives. We believe in innovating better ways to create product with an uncompromising dedication to quality, responsible design, and craftsmanship.

Quality & Sustainability

All flooring is FloorScore certified and wood products are low VOC for safer, healthier homes. Our bamboo floors score 5,000+ on the Janka Hardness Test -- 4x harder than solid oak. CALI eucalyptus flooring offers another highly durable, rapidly renewable wood alternative. CALI Decking is made using 60% reclaimed wood fiber and 40% recycled plastic. We also use recyclable packaging made using recycled materials.

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A Message from Our President

CALI was founded upon a spirit of adventure and a commitment to living authentically and responsibly. It’s how we continue to steer our team today, and how we imagine most of our customers aim to live as well. We want you to be thrilled about your home, with all the products and support you need to create spaces that feel authentically you.