Thiago is a first-generation immigrant, born in the City of Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is the second born of three brothers. While living in Brazil, he began working in construction at the age of seven to help provide for his family. He left home at 15 to pursue work. At 17, he moved to the United States in a work visa program and shortly after met his wife. The Limas have been married for 18 years and have two children.

Within the first year of moving to the US, Thiago went to work for a New York flooring company and fell in love with the business. By 19 years old, Thiago had opened up his own flooring company and set his mind on being the best in the industry. Thiago quickly emerged as a hard-working expert who made sure each and every customer received exactly what they desired. As his reputation grew, Thiago’s customers started asking for more luxury, high-end flooring, which helped further separate him as an expert in his industry.

Since the beginning of opening his own business, growing and acquiring expertise in all aspects of the flooring industry has remained a core value for Thiago. Many of the techniques Thiago developed over his 20+ year career as a master craftsman have become industry standards across the nation. Today, Thiago is just as passionate about developing and expanding the boundaries of the flooring industry! 

The footprint Thiago has left on the flooring industry is unavoidable. Very few have the rich history of clientele and projects that Thiago enjoys. Thiago has fashioned custom jobs for professional athletes like Michael Jordan and Victor Cruz. He has also or famous historic NYC buildings like The Bronx Botanical Gardens, The Lincoln Center, and the Museum of Arts, Thiago is ‘floor-famous”! He’s also been featured on television shows like The Property Brothers on HGTV!  

Many luxury and high-end flooring experts in the United States would agree that Thiago is their ultimate resource for flooring questions and challenges. Having designed and installed over 1,000 homes a year, for the past 20 years, Thiago is as well respected as it gets in the world of luxury flooring. Many business owners and companies directly associate their success with Thiago’s mentorship and guidance. 

After 20+ years, Thiago is still proud to be a NWFA Certified Installer and Certified Finisher as well as a Bona Certified Craftsman Professional. At this stage in his career, Thiago invests much of his time and experience into these organizations in order to ensure they will be as resourceful and valuable for the next generation of luxury floor enthusiasts. 

Thiago is also known for his heart in giving back to the community. Over the years, he continues to donate time, resources, and pro-bono projects to organizations like Teen Challenge, The Walter Hoving Homes, Ambulance Corps, and many others. In fact, Thiago has been the recipient of the NWFA Community Service Award. 

Thiago has recently turned his sights to Florida and opened up a new location in Orlando! After seeing a need in the Florida market, Thiago is brining his 20+ years of experience and passion to the flooring industry of Florida!