Flat first, floor second
LVP is thin and it telegraphs everything under it. Leveling is not an upsell here, it is the reason the floor still looks right in year three.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Columbus, OH
Luxury vinyl plank is the floor most Columbus families end up choosing, and for good reason: it is waterproof, it takes a beating from kids and dogs, and it goes places real wood should not. We install it the way it is meant to go down, which starts with getting the surface under it flat.
What is included
Every line, before you say yes
This is what sits inside the number we quote for luxury vinyl plank. Hold it next to another bid and the difference will be obvious.
- 01 Removal of the existing floor and full cleanup of adhesive, staples or thinset
- 02 Moisture check on concrete before anything goes over a basement slab
- 03 Self leveling compound where the slab or subfloor has drifted out of plane
- 04 Underlayment or attached pad handled correctly for click lock or glue down
- 05 Expansion gap held at every wall so the floor can move without buckling
- 06 Transitions, thresholds and trim, with all debris hauled away
Sound familiar
When homeowners call us
- The basement floor needs something that survives a wet spring
- You have pets, kids, or both, and carpet is losing the fight
- A previous LVP install is clicking, lifting at the seams or peaking in the middle
- You want one floor to run continuously through kitchen, hall and living room
Around here
Almost every house in Central Ohio has a basement, and a basement slab sits on clay that holds water. That is why vinyl plank has taken over down there, and also why it fails when it is installed like a bedroom floor. Below grade we check the slab for moisture first and use a barrier rated for it. Skipping that step is how you end up with a floor that smells musty in July.
Want the number for your room?
Free estimate at your house, or text a photo to (614) 900-2584 and we will tell you what we are looking at.
Why us for this
Three reasons this holds up
Waterproof where it matters
Basements, kitchens, mudrooms and laundry rooms. The rooms that ruin a wood floor are exactly where this one belongs.
Six month workmanship warranty
If a seam separates or a plank lifts on our install, call us and we come fix it.
How it works
From the first call to the last piece of trim
- 01
Walkthrough and moisture check
We look at what is under the floor, especially on a basement slab, and measure the space.
- 02
Written scope
Leveling, barrier and transitions are all named as lines, not hidden in a square foot rate.
- 03
Prep
Old floor out, slab or subfloor cleaned, patched and leveled where it needs it.
- 04
Install
Planks racked for a random pattern, expansion gaps held, then trim and a walkthrough with you.
FAQ
Luxury Vinyl Plank questions
How long does an LVP install take?
Usually 3 to 5 days including tear out and prep. Leveling a bad slab can add a day, and we tell you that at the estimate, not halfway through.
Can LVP go in a basement?
Yes, and it is the best choice for most Columbus basements. What matters is the moisture check and the barrier under it.
Click lock or glue down?
Click lock is faster and floats over minor imperfections. Glue down is more stable in big open runs and in heat. We pick based on your room, not on what is easier to install.
Why is my existing vinyl plank peaking up?
Almost always no expansion gap at the walls, or a subfloor that was never leveled. Both are fixable, and both are worth looking at before you replace the whole floor.
Is it really waterproof?
The plank is. A spill sitting for a week can still get to the seams and to what is underneath. It handles real life, not a flood.
Do you cover the Columbus suburbs?
Yes, within about 30 miles: Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Pickerington, Hilliard and the rest of the metro.
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While we are already in your house
Free estimate
Tell us what is on your floor now
Answer four quick things about the room and we will come measure it. The estimate is free, it happens at your house, and you leave with a written scope that names every line.
- 01 You get a walkthrough with Everton, the person who will install the floor.
- 02 Removal, prep and installation are priced together, so the number does not move later.
- 03 Every install carries a 6 month workmanship warranty.
In a hurry?
A photo of the room by text tells us more than a phone call does. Send one and we will know what we are looking at before we arrive.
