Recommended Showrooms

Most of Samson's pricing is labor only — materials come from wherever you'd like. Here are showrooms he trusts and recommends for picking out the real thing.

Tile

Floor & Decor — San Leandro

1700 Fairway Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578

Good for: Tile, backsplash, and general flooring materials.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest location to the Hayward end of the service area, with a large in-stock selection.

Floor & Decor — Pleasant Hill

200 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Good for: Tile, backsplash, and general flooring materials.

Why Samson recommends it: Central East Bay location, convenient for Concord/Walnut Creek-area projects.

Floor & Decor — Vacaville

868 Alamo Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688

Good for: Tile, backsplash, and general flooring materials.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest location for Fairfield/Napa-area projects on the north end of the service area.

Cal Tile Co — Albany

724 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Good for: Tile, natural stone, and specialty/designer tile.

Why Samson recommends it: A smaller, curated showroom if you want a more design-focused selection than a big-box store.

Modello Tile & Stone — Pacheco (Concord)

5749 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, CA 94553

Good for: Tile and natural stone.

Why Samson recommends it: Just outside Concord, convenient for central East Bay projects and another good option beyond the big-box stores.

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Kitchen

East Star Building Supply — Fremont

48460 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538

Good for: Kitchen cabinets, countertops (quartz, granite, and more), and range hood/kitchen vents.

Why Samson recommends it: One stop for both cabinets and countertops on a kitchen or bathroom project, with a large in-person selection to see and touch before deciding.

East Star Building Supply — San Francisco

1945 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Good for: Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and range hood/kitchen vents.

Why Samson recommends it: Outside the usual service area, but their larger flagship showroom — worth the trip for a bigger in-person selection.

Sincere Home Decor — Oakland Pro Warehouse

115 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607

Good for: Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and range hood/kitchen vents at contractor/wholesale pricing.

Why Samson recommends it: Warehouse pricing for budget-conscious kitchen and bath projects.

Sincere Home Decor — Oakland Deluxe Showroom

276 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Good for: Higher-end kitchen cabinets, countertop displays, and range hood/kitchen vents.

Why Samson recommends it: Full design-center showroom if you want to see finished kitchen setups, not just samples.

Granite Expo — Emeryville

1368 40th St, Emeryville, CA 94608

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab countertops, plus range hood/kitchen vents.

Why Samson recommends it: Large in-stock slab selection with more than just countertops, central East Bay location.

Granite Expo — Pittsburg

3033 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Convenient for East Bay/Delta-area projects between Antioch and Pleasant Hill.

Granite Expo — Antioch

1888 Verne Roberts Cir, Antioch, CA 94509

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest slab showroom for Antioch/Discovery Bay-area projects.

Granite Expo — Vacaville

916 Cotting Ln, Vacaville, CA 95688

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest slab showroom for Fairfield/Napa-area projects.

Bathroom

East Star Building Supply — Fremont

48460 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538

Good for: Bathroom vanities, countertops, toilets, shower doors, shower valve and finish sets, faucets, mirrors, exhaust vents, and accessories.

Why Samson recommends it: One stop for a full bathroom remodel — vanity, countertop, toilet, and fixtures in the same visit.

East Star Building Supply — San Francisco

1945 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Good for: Bathroom vanities, countertops, toilets, shower doors, shower valve and finish sets, faucets, mirrors, exhaust vents, and accessories.

Why Samson recommends it: Outside the usual service area, but their larger flagship showroom — worth the trip for a bigger in-person selection.

Sincere Home Decor — Oakland Pro Warehouse

115 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607

Good for: Bathroom vanities, countertops, toilets, shower doors, and fixtures at contractor/wholesale pricing.

Why Samson recommends it: Warehouse pricing for budget-conscious bathroom projects.

Sincere Home Decor — Oakland Deluxe Showroom

276 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Good for: Higher-end bathroom vanities, countertops, toilets, shower doors, and fixture displays.

Why Samson recommends it: Full design-center showroom if you want to see finished bathroom setups, not just samples.

Granite Expo — Emeryville

1368 40th St, Emeryville, CA 94608

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab vanity countertops, plus toilets, shower doors, and exhaust vents.

Why Samson recommends it: Large in-stock slab selection with more than just countertops, central East Bay location.

Granite Expo — Pittsburg

3033 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab vanity countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Convenient for East Bay/Delta-area projects between Antioch and Pleasant Hill.

Granite Expo — Antioch

1888 Verne Roberts Cir, Antioch, CA 94509

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab vanity countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest slab showroom for Antioch/Discovery Bay-area projects.

Granite Expo — Vacaville

916 Cotting Ln, Vacaville, CA 95688

Good for: Granite, quartz, and other slab vanity countertops.

Why Samson recommends it: Closest slab showroom for Fairfield/Napa-area projects.

Lighting & Electrical

American Ace Supply — San Leandro

888 Doolittle Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577

Good for: Recessed can light housings, switches, panels, wire, bathroom exhaust vents, tank/tankless water heaters, and plumbing parts.

Why Samson recommends it: One stop for electrical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC supply — carries pretty much everything needed for an electrical or plumbing repair, closest location for the Hayward end of the service area.

American Ace Supply — Concord

1661 Challenge Dr, Concord, CA 94520

Good for: Recessed can light housings, switches, panels, wire, bathroom exhaust vents, tank/tankless water heaters, and plumbing parts.

Why Samson recommends it: Same full electrical, lighting, and plumbing supply selection, more convenient for central East Bay projects.

American Ace Supply — San Francisco (Bayview)

923 Toland St, San Francisco, CA 94124

Good for: Recessed can light housings, switches, panels, wire, bathroom exhaust vents, tank/tankless water heaters, and plumbing parts.

Why Samson recommends it: Outside the usual service area, but the same electrical, lighting, and plumbing supply selection if you're already headed that way.

Lumber, Deck, Doors & Windows

Golden State Lumber — Concord

1080 Burnett Ave, Concord, CA 94520

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, framing lumber, doors, and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Full lumberyard plus a dedicated windows & doors showroom in one stop — convenient for central/north East Bay projects.

Truitt & White — Berkeley (Lumberyard)

642 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, and framing lumber.

Why Samson recommends it: Large in-stock selection and a long track record with contractors in the area.

Truitt & White — Berkeley (Window & Door Showroom)

1831 2nd St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Good for: Doors and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Dedicated showroom to see door and window options in person before ordering.

Ashby Lumber — Berkeley

824 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, framing lumber, doors, and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Full-service lumberyard with a strong contractor reputation in the area.

Ashby Lumber — Concord

2295 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, framing lumber, doors, and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Milling facility plus a door & window showroom, convenient for central/north East Bay projects.

Dolan's Lumber — Pinole

990 San Pablo Ave, Pinole, CA 94564

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, framing lumber, doors, and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Full-service lumberyard and hardware store, convenient for West County/San Pablo-area projects.

Dolan's Lumber — Concord

2231 Monument Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

Good for: Deck lumber and decking material, framing lumber, doors, and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Full-service lumberyard and hardware store, another solid option for central East Bay projects.

Dolan's Lumber — Walnut Creek (Doors & Windows Showroom)

2750 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Good for: Doors and windows.

Why Samson recommends it: Dedicated showroom to see door and window options in person before ordering.

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