Company Profile:  in 1922, Roméo Chouinard founded ‘Verdun Flooring’ in Verdun, an area located in the West end of Montreal.

Roméo employed his sons and other relatives, teaching the family the trade, which family members ended up continuing into the next generation. This is the seed secret that shapes and defines Royal Hardwood Floors.

Roméo also grew the family business to employing in total approximately forty men, and had five trucks on the road.
The company was then passed on to Maurice Chouinard in 1961 to 1990, Jean’s father.

Since he was eleven years old he’s been working by his grand-father and father’s side. Jean Chouinard bought the company from his father in 1990. Representing the third generation in this family trade. Jean decided to move from working in Montreal to establish his services in Ottawa, in addition to downsizing to two trucks on the road.

Today, with 42 years experience, Jean developed a deep rooted wisdom. His passion and confidence shines through the work he delivers. “The Wood Whisperer” describe well Jean’s intuition when it comes to assessing a floor. A regular contractor-client named Jean “The Old Wood Floor Doctor,” this highlights his expert craftsmanship and uniqueness.

Jean works very hard physically, his hobbies are relaxing in front of the television, eat well, sleep well, laugh, spend time in nature and weight training. His passion is to stay healthy and alert. Jean does not speak of retirement, he is passionate about the work he delivers. The team consists of 1 to 2 employees, and for specific large surface contracts, the team can grow up to 8 employees with a phone call.