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The Floors Are Going In! The Store Is Finally Taking Shape! E28

2,354 views · Published 12 June 2017 · 7:09 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Howto & Style

Welcome back to another episode of Building My Dream Game Store, where I'm documenting every step of opening Merritt Toys & Games and Rosie's Filipino Foods from the ground up.

Today's episode is a huge milestone...

The flooring is finally going in!

After weeks of demolition, drywall, painting, sanding, repairs, and planning, the store is starting to look like an actual retail space.

My friend Mike came by to help install the laminate flooring, and together we worked through the cuts, measurements, and layout to make everything fit properly. Flooring always looks easy until you start working around corners, walls, and future display areas.

As we worked, we also finalized more of the store's layout.

The game store will feature a bright Memphis blue theme, while Rosie's Filipino Foods will have warm Cajun-inspired orange accents that define the checkout and display areas. The goal is to create two welcoming businesses that complement each other while sharing one building.

It's amazing looking back at where this project started.

When we first got the keys, the building smelled terrible from flood damage, the walls were destroyed, and we were throwing our clothes away after working inside because of the condition of the place.

Now...

The primer is done.

The painting is nearly finished.

The flooring is going in.

People are already walking barefoot inside because it finally feels clean and comfortable.

That's a pretty incredible transformation.

Every episode gets us one step closer to opening day, and I'm excited to share every part of the journey with you.

Thanks for following our family's adventure as we build two small businesses from scratch.

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The Floors Are Going In! The Store Is Finally Taking Shape! E28

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