Karl Zellman is the owner of House of Floors. He brings 28+ years of combined experience in real estate, construction, and hard surface installation to homeowners across the Triangle. A Raleigh native and NC State graduate, Karl built House of Floors on a simple principle: undersell and overdeliver. When he's not helping local families choose the right flooring for their homes, you'll find him coaching youth baseball and football, something he's done for more than 30 years. Connect with Karl through House of Floors Raleigh flooring store.
Karl Zellman's connection to the Triangle runs deep. He moved to Raleigh in 1982, graduated from Broughton High School, and earned his degree from NC State University. Raleigh is where Karl grew up, built his life, raised his family, and continues to invest his time and energy.
Professional Background:
Karl brings 28+ years of combined experience in real estate, construction, and hard surface installation to House of Floors Raleigh, which he founded in 2026. His background in real estate sales and project management shapes how he runs the business: set honest expectations, communicate proactively, and recommend what's genuinely right for the homeowner, not what's easiest to sell.
Expertise & Specializations:
Karl and his team specialize in Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), the most requested flooring type among Triangle homeowners, along with hardwood and engineered wood, carpet, laminate and tile. House of Floors operates on a shop-at-home model, bringing free in-home consultations directly to customers rather than requiring a showroom visit. Karl's approach centers on his "undersell and overdeliver" philosophy: not every home needs the premium product, and he would rather recommend what actually fits a homeowner's needs and budget than upsell.
Credentials & Education:
House of Floors Raleigh holds a 5.0 rating across its Google reviews . Karl's 28+ years of combined industry experience inform a business built on the mottos "we say what we're going to do, and we do what we say" and a project timeline focused on getting the job done with the fewest problems possible for the homeowner.
Personal Touch:
Karl and his wife, a local physical therapist, have been married for 22 years and have two sons. Their oldest recently graduated high school and will attend NC State University in the fall, while their youngest is an eighth grader at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Outside of work, Karl has volunteered as a youth baseball and football coach for more than 30 years, coaching close to 1,000 kids across the Triangle. For Karl, coaching isn’t just about sports. It's about helping young athletes build mental toughness, confidence, and work ethic, and the belief that it's not where you start that matters, it's how hard you're willing to work to get where you want to go.
Experience the difference of working with someone who genuinely cares about getting your project right. Contact Karl and the House of Floors Raleigh team at 984-334-2922 or Karl@houseoffloorsraleigh.com for your free in-home consultation.