About PC Home Stores

Experience Makes The Difference

Mission

Our mission is to be a trusted partner for both the pro-trade and homeowners by delivering high-quality building materials, dependable solutions, and exceptional service while giving back to our community.

Vision

Our vision is to lead the future of our industry by growing as a locally-owned company built on trust, hard work, lasting relationships, and a steadfast commitment to investing in our people.

Core Values

Integrity

We do the right thing – even when no one’s watching.

Customer Focused Service

We take care of the customer – every time.

Excellence

We take pride in doing things right – every order, every customer, every day.

Innovative and Adaptive

We stay curious and flexible. Always open to new ideas and seeking new and better ways to serve our customers.

Pride

We take ownership and accountability in every task. Our work reflects our dedication and care.

Teamwork

Nobody does it alone here. We show up for each other every day – because when one of us wins, we all win.

Respect

We treat people right, all people. Whether it’s a customer, a coworker, or a vendor.

History

1970's
Bill and Rebecca Armstrong opened a new business called Paneling Center in an old two-lane bowling alley on Pearl Street in New Albany, IN.

David Stemler, Owner and first employee of Paneling Center (PC) Homes

The only things they sold were 150 different types of paneling, Armstrong ceilings, plastic mouldings, and paneling nails.

 

In 1977, they hired their first employee, David Stemler. David worked alongside Bill as they moved the business into an old ice house/fruit stand on Main Street. All inventory had to be moved by hand, as the company did not own a forklift at the time.


1980's
By the early 1980’s, Paneling Center (PC) had begun to sell many other types of building materials, such as lumber, windows, doors, mouldings, and trim.

To reflect the growing variety of products they offered, Paneling Center changed their name to “PC Building Materials, Inc.” and moved to a new location — the former Fun Spot roller skating rink on 4th Street. They also owned a 5,000 square foot warehouse one block away on 5th Street, the building which now houses PC’s Millshop/Woodshop, a business that David started in his garage during the 1980’s.

In 1988, Bill Armstrong suddenly passed away. David, 30 years old and wondering what the future might hold, decided to buy the business, which now had six employees.

With the help of a loan from Bill’s estate and the Andersen Window distributor, he was able to make the purchase with no money down.

1990's
By the fall of 1995, PC had 14 employees and had outgrown its location, so the business moved once again.

Rebranded as PC Home Center, they relocated to a new building at 123 Cherry Street, where they still stand today. Additions were made to the building in 1997, 2000, and 2005 as the business grew. It is now situated on 7 acres with over 90,000 square feet, making it the largest kitchen, bath, window, and door showroom in Kentuckiana.

2000’s
In 2009, PC purchased Stock Building Supply, formerly Sellersburg Lumber & Hardware.

 

PC Lumber & Hardware in Sellersburg, Indiana

This second location, now known as PC Lumber & Hardware, is Kentuckiana’s largest locally-owned lumber and hardware store, situated on 14.5 acres with over 100,000 sq. ft. under roof. Located in Sellersburg IN., PC Lumber & Hardware is a full line lumber yard that services the pro trade in the Louisville Metropolitan area, in addition to providing hardware with a personal hometown feel.