Meet our Team
Get to know your Saint Louis, MO area flooring experts
Our Story
In July of 2005, Matt was approached by two young men, looking to sell their small flooring business to pursue other opportunities. After much consideration, Matt and Micaela worked out a deal to not only buy the equipment, but their catchy name too!
In 2007, Matt attended his first class at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). He had such an amazing experience meeting and learning from professionals in the industry! It opened his eyes to what this small business could someday be. It was then that he and Micaela decided to close their remodeling company so Matt could commit to running Luminous Flooring full time.
In 2015, Matt hired his neighbor Dave. He had no flooring experience whatsoever. As Dave was still learning and trying to stay busy, he would clean up the job sites. Matt started to notice that our customers were not only complimenting the work, but also how clean the job site was. At times they seemed to be more excited about that than the flooring. The reaction from these customers not only helped us form our identity but the word of mouth advertising helped the business grow.
We started to slowly grow our staff. In 2017, we moved into our current shop space and bought our first van. In the spring of 2018, Matt’s son Jake (26) decided to come on as an installer. He has unfortunately since moved on to pursue other opportunities but helped us build the team we have today. In 2019, Micaela quit her full time job as a hair stylist to help Matt manage the office. Matt and Micaela’s daughter, Grace(21), has been involved in the business since she was young but came on full time in 2021 after graduating highschool. She is now the friendly voice you hear when you call the office. Matt and Micaela’s son, Mason(16), also comes into help on days off school or during the summertime. Grace’s fiance, Chandler, has even taken over as our lead installer. Luminous has truly become a family business!
Today we have upwards of 20 employees and have a fleet of 12 vans. We have 8 NWFA certified staff members and our company is Bona Certified. We have expanded to occupy three rental spaces, our most recently acquired space houses our new offices and showroom. We have continued to expand on the basic values that set us apart, going above and beyond everyday to make sure our customers are happy, not only with our work but our amazing customer service.
In 2007, Matt attended his first class at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). He had such an amazing experience meeting and learning from professionals in the industry! It opened his eyes to what this small business could someday be. It was then that he and Micaela decided to close their remodeling company so Matt could commit to running Luminous Flooring full time.
In 2015, Matt hired his neighbor Dave. He had no flooring experience whatsoever. As Dave was still learning and trying to stay busy, he would clean up the job sites. Matt started to notice that our customers were not only complimenting the work, but also how clean the job site was. At times they seemed to be more excited about that than the flooring. The reaction from these customers not only helped us form our identity but the word of mouth advertising helped the business grow.
We started to slowly grow our staff. In 2017, we moved into our current shop space and bought our first van. In the spring of 2018, Matt’s son Jake (26) decided to come on as an installer. He has unfortunately since moved on to pursue other opportunities but helped us build the team we have today. In 2019, Micaela quit her full time job as a hair stylist to help Matt manage the office. Matt and Micaela’s daughter, Grace(21), has been involved in the business since she was young but came on full time in 2021 after graduating highschool. She is now the friendly voice you hear when you call the office. Matt and Micaela’s son, Mason(16), also comes into help on days off school or during the summertime. Grace’s fiance, Chandler, has even taken over as our lead installer. Luminous has truly become a family business!
Today we have upwards of 20 employees and have a fleet of 12 vans. We have 8 NWFA certified staff members and our company is Bona Certified. We have expanded to occupy three rental spaces, our most recently acquired space houses our new offices and showroom. We have continued to expand on the basic values that set us apart, going above and beyond everyday to make sure our customers are happy, not only with our work but our amazing customer service.
Why should you choose us?
- Commitment to excellence
- Everyday low prices
- Excellent relationships with suppliers
- Family owned & operated
- Free in-home estimate
- Highest quality products
- Highest quality service
- Knowledgeable and experienced staff
- 8 NWFA Certified staff members
- Next day appointments available
- Same day appointments available
- Bona Certified Contractor
Read what our clients have to say
We had to replace our cast iron pipes under the basement floor which meant our flooring (LVP) had to be replaced. Their flooring crew had to remove what old flooring was left, sand replaced concrete to smooth out floors and work around all the furniture and stuff in the basement. They did a great job! They were very professional and courteous! Shout out to the crew-Devin, Hunter, David, Chandler and Michael!
- Kim Howes
Excellent job by Dardan and all of the other individuals that worked on our wood flooring project. This project included demolition of some old flooring, installation of some new wood flooring, lots and lots of sanding, then application of stain and finishes. The final product looks great. Thanks again for everyone's hard work and professionalism.
-Mike Winebright
Our floors had been neglected for many years but Luminous Flooring was able to put new life into them. Everyone was very professional and the craftsmanship was excellent. Would recommend to anyone on the fence about refinishing their old hardwood floors. (Before and After photos below)
-Wyatt Shay
Meet the team
Matt Lukens
Owner
I absolutely love my job! I have owned and operated Luminous Flooring now for over 19 years. For the first 6 to 7 years I ran Luminous on my own. My business started to grow once I became certified through the National Wood Flooring Association in both Installation and Sand and Refinish of hardwood flooring. Over the years, quality workmanship, honesty, and integrity have helped me to grow from a one-man operation to the team I lead today. My team of people is outstanding!
When I’m not involved with Luminous, I am busy with my family. I’ve been married for over 20 years to my wife Micaela. She joined the Luminous team in September 2019. Together we have 3 children Jake(26), Grace(21), and Mason(16). They are amazing and I enjoy every aspect of being their father! Throughout the years I have loved nothing more than attending their many sporting events, although those days are dwindling. I am still their number one fan! In my free time, I adore being on the lake. I spend as much time as possible fishing with my boys and boating with my family.
Micaela Lukens
Owner
Grace Lukens
Administrative Assistant
Daniel Bischoff
Project Estimator
I’m happily married with 2 dogs! I play the tenor sax in my free time. I also love spending time in the woods camping and going on float trips. I’ve been in the flooring business for 23 years, the last 13 years primarily hardwood. I earned my certification through the NWFA in sand and refinishing about 7 years ago. Now I get to help teach their classes! I love the hardwood business for its limitless options and opportunities. No two floors are the same and the industry just keeps growing..
Matt Rott
Quality Control Manager
My name is Matt. I have been with the company for almost 8 years. I enjoy my job because I like working with my hands. It's satisfying to be able to take an old beat up floor and restore it to something that looks brand new. In my free time I like to play pool, play competitive paintball, and do woodworking projects.
Ron & Pat Lukens
Tom Ferguson
Project Lead
I’m 54 years old and I’ve been in the hardwood flooring industry for 22 years now. I have some installation experience but I prefer sand and refinishing. I joined the Luminous Flooring family in November of 2022, and I love this company! I’m a father of 6 and a grandfather to 6! I love to spend as much time with my family as I can. My dream career would be to get paid to fish! In my garden and around my plants is the one place I feel like I can really unload any negativity and find my happy place.
Steve George
Project Lead
I’m 26 and I’ve been working for Luminous for around 4 years. I am certified in sand and finish through the NWFA. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, and family. This trade is something I am extremely passionate about! While the work may seem tedious and difficult at times, the end result makes it worth the while!
Chandler Lewis
Project Lead
I am 22 years old and have been working at Luminous Flooring for 3 years now! I came into this trade without any prior knowledge, and over the past few years, I have worked my way up in the company and become a lead installer! I enjoy what I do because I feel like even in my lead position, I am still learning new things daily. I also love the fast paced work environment and being able to teach this trade to others. I take a lot of pride in my work and being able to manage a jobsite. I am excited to continue to improve and see how far I can go in this industry! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my Fiance, Grace, and our two cats, Milo and Teddy.
Ray Smith
Project Lead
My name is Ray Smith. I am 24 years old, and have been doing flooring for 7 years! I’ve been with Luminous Flooring since October of 2022, and cannot wait to continue to grow and improve within this company! I’m never not busy! Even in my free time I like to get my hands dirty and do projects around my home, from floors, to backsplash. I take a lot of pride in the quality of work I produce and I will push my team to make sure we meet every expectation!
Austin Sitz
Project Lead
I am 24 years old and have been happily married for over 2 years! I have been involved in the hardwood flooring industry for 5 years now, whether it be with Luminous Flooring or as personal side work. I enjoy and am best at sand and finish, but I can install when needed and have even done it all in my own home! I am passionate about hardwood flooring and always strive to provide a great end result. In my free time, I am either working on remodeling my home or getting together with friends and playing board games.