Our History
Early Days
In 1955, Marvin Kahle started Kahle Carpet Co. in Dubuque, IA. The family-run company began as a flooring retailer, supplying and installing carpet, linoleum and tile to homeowners in the Midwest. The company quickly grew and expanded into commercial work, supplying projects such as schools, offices and motels.
Expansion
Seeing opportunity in the quickly growing Southeast, Kahle Carpet Co expanded into Florida, opening an office in Spring Hill in 1986. In Florida, the company focused on supplying and installing wall tile and flooring to Tampa area custom home builders - many of which were family-run businesses themselves. Having successfully established the business in Florida, the Kahle's once again expanded into commercial work, serving the area’s commercial contractors.
Specialization
With the growth of the Florida operations, in 1993, Kahle Carpet Co moved its corporate office to Florida. By 1997, the company's success with supplying homebuilders led it to rebrand as Kahle Wholesale, Inc. dba Coast Floor & Tile Group and solely focus on serving regional homebuilders and commercial contractors.
Throughout the 2000s & 2010s, Kahle Wholesale established itself as a leading supplier and contractor in the Suncoast area. During that time, the company completed tens of thousands of projects and expanded its factory relationships to offer builders a more diverse range of quality products at wholesale prices.
Growth & Diversification
Since 2019, the company has focused on growth and diversification, utilizing its supply chain to expand into new markets and add new lines of revenue. As a result, the company added cabinets and countertops to its portfolio of interior finishes and began supplying multifamily projects throughout the state of Florida. In 2021, the Kahle's once again rebranded, choosing the name King Stone Surfaces to reflect the growing number of products and services the company offers to the construction industry.
Today, King Stone Surfaces offers design, supply and installation services to home builders, commercial contractors, and multi-family projects throughout Florida. Our 70+ years of industry experience, reputation, and relationships built along the way, allow us to provide exceptional service to our clients and continue to thrive in our 3rd generation.
