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Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.</p></div>

Q: Do you start carpeting stairs at the top or bottom?

• <div><p>When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You&rsquo;ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.</p></div>

Q: Are sagging floors dangerous?

• <div><p>You typically aren&rsquo;t in any immediate danger if your floors are sagging, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should leave them unattended. Sagging is likely a sign of underlying problems with the structure of your home, such as uneven subflooring or rotting joists. Have your floors inspected by a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/carpentry/">local carpenter</a> as soon as possible to help you determine the type of repairs needed.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a new tile floor over an old tile floor?

• <div><p>Yes. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">tile over tile</a> if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it&rsquo;s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor. </p></div>

Q: Can you put cork flooring on concrete?

• <div><p>Yes. So-called &ldquo;floating&rdquo; cork floors can be installed over concrete subfloor, though a polyethylene vapor barrier is required. This type of installation is achieved using the glue-down tiles, which are trickier for a DIY approach, so consider calling a professional to help you if you&rsquo;re planning to install your cork floor over concrete. </p></div>

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Last update on May 08, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Job was done in a timely manner and the floor looks great.
VJ Hardwood Floor LLC
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Reviewed in April 2026
Very professional. Installed a floating vinyl floor in the basement. Looks great.
Lord Wood LLC
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Reviewed in March 2026
Matt installed Luxury Hardwood Floors and Luxury Vinyl Bathroom Flooring. In addition to Butcher Block Counter Tops and New Stainless Steel Sink and Faucet. Excellent Job !
Matthew S Rose Carpentry LLC
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Reviewed in January 2026
The Moura team installed some new flooring and refinished our existing floors as well. They also refinished our hallway banister and ceiling beams. They were highly professional, and reasonably priced. Always showed up on time and for good reason, took pride in their work. We would definitely...
Moura Wood Floors LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Larry is great! He is responsive and shows up when he says he will. He did an excellent job installing our laminate flooring for a fair price. Would absolutely recommend him.
LA Handyman
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Reviewed in November 2024
I was very impressed with David's responsiveness and every member of his crew was a pleasure. They completely removed the kitchen floor (and several layers of subfloor) in my 100+ year-old home, made repairs to floor joists and installed new flooring that looks beautiful. It was an evolving...
The Builders & Cleaners
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Reviewed in May 2022
Lamont, goes by Monty, has done excellent work for me and also a few of my family members. The quality of work is amazing. He not only did floor installs but also did a wonderful job painting along with other home improvement projects for family members of mine. If you want the work done the...
Lamont Dashuan Keys
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Reviewed in October 2021
From setting up the appointment for a free estimate and picking the carpet that I wanted it took 2 weeks. They came on oct. 8th and installed the carpet and everything looks amazing, extremely happy with how the basement came out. We had such a wonderful experience with National floors direct,...
National Floors Direct Inc
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Reviewed in July 2021
Installed vinyl flooring. Looks beautiful.
Empire Today - Hartford
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Reviewed in April 2021
James Thompson and his crew did an excellent job. They even listened to me when i asked them not to smoke around our home. They put down a subfloor and installed hardwood flooring with three coats of urethane throughout the home. The price was reasonable. The work was excellent. If i...
Thompson Flooring
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Lucy's Hardwood Floor, LLC

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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Refinished old floors and fanned patch in one room with missing flooring. Fast and great price."

+40

Response time6 hrs

19 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Customers say: Quick response

"James and his team did an outstanding job. Our 35 year old parquet floor was in rough shape. After James and his guys got done, it looks brand new! And the price was very reasonable for the job. I highly recommend Thompson Flooring."

Red Oak with American Inlay with Cedar Finish

Response time12 hrs

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Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Marcos and his team did an amazing job in my home. I had new flooring put in on my first floor and my wood railing refinished. I am extremely happy with their work and would highly, highly recommend them for any flooring or wood refinishing project you are looking to do."

Response time10 hrs

Response rate85%

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Customers say: Quality work

"Screened the hardwood floors and applied lacquer... Cons: Under quoted, and asked for more money. Took longer than originally scheduled. Several spots on the floor were missed with lacquer. Lacquer scratches off way too easily. Some slight bubbling on a few smaller areas. Pros: Did a very good job excepting the above cons. Did not get lacquer on any molding. Did a very thorough job of screening the floor and removing some old paint specs."

+28

Response time1 day

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Allstate Hardwood Floors

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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"They installed new oak floors. The floors look great. They are really responsive to customer feedback and easy to work with."

+23

Response time1 day

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Installed a floating vinyl floor in the basement. Looks great."

+39

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by57%of homeowners

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Moura Wood Floors LLC

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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We could not be happier with the way our floor came out . Moura floors was amazing ! They were professional , cost effective and efficient . We are definitely going to be using their services again ."

+20

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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VJ Hardwood Floor LLC

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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"VJ Hardwood Floor was professional and easy to work with and I’m very happy with the job they did. My floors came out beautifully."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

34 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Larry is great! He is responsive and shows up when he says he will. He did an excellent job installing our laminate flooring for a fair price. Would absolutely recommend him."

+11

Response time3 hrs

10 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Footprints Floors of Bridgeport

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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Footprint Floors did an outstanding job, and they did it in a very timely manner. Highly recommended!!"

+40

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by33%of homeowners

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You’ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.

You typically aren’t in any immediate danger if your floors are sagging, but that doesn’t mean you should leave them unattended. Sagging is likely a sign of underlying problems with the structure of your home, such as uneven subflooring or rotting joists. Have your floors inspected by a local carpenter as soon as possible to help you determine the type of repairs needed.

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

Yes. So-called “floating” cork floors can be installed over concrete subfloor, though a polyethylene vapor barrier is required. This type of installation is achieved using the glue-down tiles, which are trickier for a DIY approach, so consider calling a professional to help you if you’re planning to install your cork floor over concrete.

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