Interiors & Finishes
Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl & Carpet
Engineered and solid hardwood, luxury vinyl and carpet installed over tested, flattened substrates by specialist flooring partners under our supervision.
Overview
Most flooring failures start below the floor. A slab that releases moisture, a subfloor that is not flat, or wood installed before it has adjusted to the building can lead to cupping, gaps, adhesive failure or soft spots – often long after installation.
Specialist flooring partners install the flooring under our supervision. We confirm the product suits the location, arrange moisture testing on concrete, make sure the building is conditioned before installation, and check flatness and transitions before the job is finished.
Many Florida homes and businesses are on slab-on-grade foundations, which shapes the choices: engineered wood and luxury vinyl are common over concrete, and the slab’s moisture condition decides which adhesives and vapor retarders are appropriate.
Who it’s for
- New homes and renovations choosing flooring for living areas and bedrooms
- Owners replacing carpet or dated tile with wood-look or vinyl plank
- Condominium owners who need sound-control underlayment to meet association requirements
- Rental and commercial properties needing durable, water-resistant floors
- Owners wanting a continuous floor across rooms with clean transitions
What’s included
Typically included
- Product review for the location, subfloor and how the space is used
- Moisture testing of concrete slabs using the method the flooring manufacturer specifies
- Acclimation of wood and other materials in the conditioned building per manufacturer instructions
- Removal of existing flooring and disposal, where scoped
- Floor flattening: grinding high spots and applying self-leveling or patching compound
- Vapor retarders, moisture-mitigating adhesives and underlayments suited to the slab and product
- Installation of hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank or tile, or carpet with pad
- Transitions, thresholds, stair nosings and door undercuts
- Base or shoe molding reinstallation and final cleaning
Common exclusions
- Flooring material, unless included as an allowance
- Moving furniture and contents, unless arranged in advance
- Slab repairs beyond normal patching and leveling
- Baseboard replacement and painting, unless included
- Asbestos testing or abatement of older flooring, which requires a separate specialist
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Flooring is priced by the square foot of installed area, with stairs, transitions and trim counted separately. The estimate is built from a field measurement, the product and installation method, removal of existing flooring, and the substrate preparation the floor needs.
Moisture test results and flatness measurements can change the preparation required, so the final scope for slab work is confirmed after testing.
What changes the cost
- Flooring product and installation method – floating, glue-down or nail-down
- Removal and disposal of existing flooring, especially tile or glued-down materials
- Slab moisture levels and the mitigation they require
- Floor flatness and the amount of leveling compound
- Layout pattern, room shapes and number of transitions
- Stairs and stair nosings
- Acoustic underlayment or association requirements
- Furniture moving and phasing in occupied spaces
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Selection and measurement
Products are reviewed for each area and the space is measured for material and layout.
Testing and acclimation
Slab moisture is tested and materials are delivered to the conditioned building to acclimate.
Removal and preparation
Existing flooring is removed, and the substrate is cleaned, flattened and prepared with any vapor control required.
Installation
Flooring is installed following the manufacturer’s instructions, with expansion space at walls and fixed objects.
Trim and transitions
Transitions, nosings and base or shoe molding are installed.
Final walk-through
We check flatness, seams, transitions and cleanliness and provide care instructions.
What affects the schedule
- Material lead times and delivery
- Required acclimation, which depends on the product and the building’s conditions
- Slab moisture test results and any mitigation curing time
- The building being dried in and air-conditioned before installation
- Removal of existing tile or glued flooring, which can be slow and noisy
Questions & answers
Can I put hardwood on a concrete slab?
Yes, typically using engineered wood glued down or floated over an appropriate vapor retarder. Solid hardwood over concrete is less common because it is more sensitive to moisture and movement. Moisture testing decides which approach the slab can support.
Why does the flooring need to sit in my house before installation?
Wood and some other materials expand and contract with humidity. Acclimating them in the conditioned building, as the manufacturer directs, reduces gaps and cupping after installation.
Is luxury vinyl waterproof?
Most luxury vinyl products resist water on the surface, but water can still get beneath the floor at edges and seams. They are a good choice for kitchens and baths, but leaks should still be addressed quickly.
My condo association requires sound underlayment – can you handle that?
Yes. We review the association’s requirements, select an underlayment that meets the specified rating, and provide product documentation for the association’s approval if needed.
Start here
Planning hardwood, luxury vinyl & carpet?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.