Floor replacement refreshes a space and fixes what sits underneath. Old materials are removed, subfloors are checked and corrected, and new flooring is installed with the right underlayment, transitions, and trim for a long, quiet life.

Overview

• Scope: demolition and haul‑away, moisture testing, subfloor repair and leveling, underlayments, and installation of hardwood, engineered, LVP/LVT, laminate, tile, and carpet tiles.
• Goals: flat substrate, solid attachment, quiet steps, clean transitions, and durable finishes.
• Spaces: living areas, kitchens, baths, entries, basements, stairs, and hallways.

What This Service Includes

• Removal & prep: pull existing flooring, scrape adhesives, address squeaks, fasten loose subfloor, and patch or plane high/low spots.
• Moisture & sound control: slab vapor testing, moisture barriers or retarders as required, acoustic underlayment in multi‑family or upper floors.
• Hardwood & engineered: acclimation, nail/staple or glue‑down or floating methods; expansion gaps; stair treads and nosings to match.
• LVP/LVT & laminate: flatness correction, click systems or glue‑down per spec; waterproof options for kitchens and basements.
• Tile: backer board or uncoupling membranes, movement joints, thinset selection, grout type (sanded/unsanded/epoxy), and careful layout at thresholds.
• Trim & transitions: new baseboards or shoe molding, reducers and T‑molds at doorways, flush or overlap stair nosings.
• Protection & cleanup: dust control, floor protection for adjacent areas, and thorough vacuuming before handoff.

Subfloor & Slab Standards

• Flatness tuned to product requirements (e.g., typical 1/8–3/16 in. over 10 ft, product‑dependent).
• Fasteners added where needed; squeaks addressed before finish flooring goes down.
• Self‑leveling compounds or feather‑finish patches used to correct dips and seams.
• Concrete checked for moisture; vapor mitigation applied when readings exceed manufacturer limits.

Sequencing & Conditions

• Occurs after drywall and most painting, before cabinets in some cases (tile) and after in others (floating floors)—sequenced by material and design.
• Interior conditioned to stable temperature/humidity; wood products acclimated per manufacturer guidance.
• Appliances and fixtures lifted and reset as needed; door clearances checked and planed if required.

Coordination With Other Trades

• Aligns with carpentry for baseboards and stair details; with tile setters for wet areas and transitions.
• Confirms elevations with cabinet, door, and appliance teams to maintain clearances and toe‑kick heights.
• Interfaces with electricians/plumbers when disconnects are required for appliance moves.

Quality Markers

• Flat, squeak‑free floor with tight seams and consistent reveals at walls and casings.
• Patterns and plank lengths balanced; tile lines straight and square; grout joints even and well packed.
• Transitions flush where planned and safe underfoot; trim caulked and painted/stained cleanly.

Care & Maintenance

• Follow cure times for adhesives, grouts, and finishes before heavy use.
• Use floor protectors under furniture; entry mats to control grit; manufacturer‑approved cleaners.
• Monitor humidity for wood floors; reseal stone and grout as recommended.