HOBO is the Midwest leader in hard surface flooring. Explore any one of our locations for:
- over 250 styles of ceramic and porcelain tile
- natural stone tile including granite, marble, and travertine
- laminate flooring
- solid hardwood and bamboo flooring
- engineered flooring
- vinyl self-stick
- commercial glue down tile
- area rugs by leading manufacturers
- flooring accessories and supplies, including mortar, grout, and installation tools
CERAMIC & PORCELAIN
HOBO carries the largest selection of in-stock, ready-to-go ceramic and porcelain tile in the Midwest market. We have over 250 styles of wall and floor tiles in a variety of patterns, sizes, and colors. HOBO acquires tile from all over the world, offering a unique selection that cannot be found at any other retailer. Buying directly from factories around the world, HOBO guarantees the lowest prices possible in quantities large enough to complete your project.
NATURAL STONE
Discover the beauty of natural stone. At HOBO, you will find multi-colored slate, old world travertine, gorgeous granite, and marble -- all in a 12” x 12” format. If honed and chiseled stone is your choice, HOBO has four styles of the Versailles pattern, all precut and sized for quick installation. Enhance your stone project with 4” x 4,” 3” x 6,” 6” x 6,” and 12” x 12” mosaics available in slate and travertine. In addition, HOBO carries a complete line of sealers and stone care products from DuPont to help finish and maintain your project.
SOLID HARDWOOD
Enjoy the long-lasting beauty of solid natural hardwood floors. HOBO offers a large in-stock selection of pre-finished hardwood flooring from L.W. Mountain and Shaw Industries. L.W. Mountain offers a UV-cured aluminum oxide finish, 30-year finish wear-through warranty, and lifetime structural warranty. At HOBO, you will find traditional oak and maple, exotic Brazilian cherry or tigerwood, and a variety of hand-scraped products, including oak, maple, and hickory. Molding, trim, and register covers will enhance the finished look.
BAMBOO FLOORING
HOBO offers L.W. Mountain engineered and solid bamboo flooring, an eco-friendly renewable resource. Our bamboo flooring is in-stock and readily available at HOBO in standard 3’ or 6' lengths. A new addition to our flooring department is the 6’ stranded bamboo flooring in 1) natural, 2) carbonized, or 3) prefinished exotic in rosewood or walnut finish. Stranded is the most durable bamboo flooring, utilizing 100% of the harvested bamboo stock.
LAMINATE FLOORING
HOBO has the largest selection available of laminate flooring, a true do-it-yourself product. Starting as low as 87¢ per square foot, HOBO’s laminate planks, strips, and tiles are all affordably priced. HOBO has one of flooring’s hottest trends -– the Bellavita piano finish 12 mm plank with an attached underlayment. The flooring is accompanied with a 30-year residential and a 5-year commercial warranty and a G-2 locking system for quick installation. Underlayment is not required when the pad is already attached.
AREA RUGS
HOBO has exceptionally well-priced and stylish area rugs. Check out our wide variety of in-stock area rugs, or glance through our catalogs to special order a rug to suit your needs. HOBO also stocks carpet squares, hand-carved area rugs, runners, doormats, and much more. Whether it is a 9’x12' bound edge level loop or berber rug or a beautiful area rug from Shaw Industries, HOBO is the place for value.
FLOORING SUPPLIES
Don’t forget about flooring supplies! HOBO stocks mortar, grout, underlayment, moldings, and installation tools, all available to complete your job.