Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation in New Hartford, CT

For a typical residential job, installed LVP runs about $4 to $9 per square foot, with the full range landing anywhere from $4 to $14 depending on the product and the room. Materials usually account for roughly $2 to $8 per square foot and labor another $2 to $5. The install method matters too: floating click-lock planks go down faster and cost less than glue-down, which takes more time and skill and often runs 30 to 50 percent more in labor. LVP is a waterproof, budget-friendly alternative to hardwood, which is why it is so popular for kitchens, baths, and basements. These are typical industry ranges, not a quote. Your project may vary based on square footage, subfloor condition, and the plank you choose, so the most reliable number comes from an on-site estimate.

LVP is one of the faster floors to install because there is no on-site sanding or finishing and, with click-lock products, no adhesive cure time. A single room is often finished in a day, and many whole-home projects wrap in a couple of days. The biggest variable is subfloor prep: if the old floor has to come out, or if the subfloor needs leveling, moisture testing, or a barrier over concrete, that adds time before the first plank goes down. Complex layouts, lots of doorways and transitions, and stairs also stretch the schedule. We will give you a realistic day count once we have seen the space.

A little prep keeps the job on schedule. Clear the work areas of furniture, rugs, breakables, and anything hanging on the walls in those rooms, and take down items on low shelves that could be bumped. Plan to keep pets and small children out of the work zone while planks are being cut and installed. If we are working over concrete or in a basement, leave the space accessible so we can test for moisture. Please check ahead of time whether moving large or heavy furniture is included in your job or something you would like handled beforehand, since that affects both timing and the quote.

A few features separate a floor that holds up from one that shows wear fast. The most important is the wear layer, the clear top coating measured in mils: a thicker wear layer (around 20 mil and up) stands up better to kids, pets, and busy rooms, while thinner layers suit lighter-traffic spaces. After that it is mostly about look and feel: plank width and length, the color and grain print, and the surface texture. Lower-sheen matte and satin finishes hide dust, footprints, and light scratches better than glossy ones, which show every scuff. Nearly all quality LVP has a waterproof core, so you can match the plank to the room without giving up water resistance. We are glad to bring samples so you can see them in your own light.

Far less than a floor refinish. Because LVP is installed, not sanded, there is no clouds-of-dust sanding step, so the mess is minor by comparison. The dust you will see comes mainly from cutting planks to fit and, if applicable, from pulling up an old floor. Cutting is usually done with a score-and-snap tool or a saw that produces limited debris, and we clean up as we go and haul away offcuts. If your job includes removing old tile or leveling a subfloor, expect a bit more dust and cleanup during that phase.

Yes, and it is one of the best choices for below-grade rooms because a waterproof core shrugs off spills and humidity that would damage solid hardwood. There is one important condition: the slab has to be clean, flat, fully cured, and dry. We test concrete for moisture first, and if the readings are high we add a moisture-barrier underlayment or mitigation before installing so moisture does not push up through the floor later. The subfloor also needs to be flat, generally within about 3/16 inch over 10 feet, so we grind down high spots and fill low ones so the planks sit solid and do not flex or click underfoot.

Not always. LVP can often be installed right over an existing hard floor, such as well-adhered ceramic tile or sound sheet vinyl, as long as that surface is flat, clean, and firmly attached. Carpet always comes out first, and any floor that is uneven, loose, or damaged needs to be removed or corrected so problems underneath do not telegraph through the new planks. Many LVP products also have a pad already attached, so a separate underlayment is only added where it is needed, such as over concrete or in moisture-prone areas. We will tell you after looking at your floor whether we can go over it or whether removal is the better call.