I have seen homeowners drop serious money on luxury vinyl plank flooring only to watch it scratch, dent, and warp within two years. Nine times out of ten, the problem comes down to one thing: they did not understand the difference between plank thickness and wear layer thickness. These two numbers control everything—how your floor …
I have removed enough flooring from homes across the country to know one thing for certain: the lifespan printed on the box is rarely the lifespan you get. After a decade of installing and inspecting floors, I have seen luxury vinyl plank that looks brand-new after fifteen years—and budget LVP that failed in three. So, …
I’ve installed flooring in hundreds of homes across the country — from cramped Chicago lofts to sprawling Texas ranches and humidity-heavy beach houses along the Florida coast. And if there’s one material that keeps coming up in conversations with homeowners, it’s LVP. So what is LVP flooring? Luxury Vinyl Plank is a multi-layer, waterproof synthetic …
Preparing your subfloor is one of the most important steps when installing vinyl flooring. A clean, level, and dry surface doesn’t just make installation easier—it also ensures your new floor lasts longer, looks better, and stays free from warping or damage. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to do to get your …
