"Rick Blaisdell Flooring is top notch. They did a wonderful job on my basement floor. We went from concrete flooring and installed lvp. He had to put down some self leveling in some places. Everything look beautiful. Will definitely use Rick Blaisdell Flooring for all our flooring needs. Thank you"
"Ben was great at keeping me up to date on project details and expected completion. I am pleased with the flooring and backsplash that Footprints installed for me. Great attention to detail!"
"Adam did a wonderful job on our floors. They only needed refinishing and we have a small area that is hardwood. We are very pleased with the total outcome. Excellent"
CreteCraft Floor Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Thanks to Nate and Ben at Garage Experts we have a beautiful floor transformation. Replacing our laminated and linoleum floors to a marble like finish in our living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway and bathroom. Wow! Can't believe what a big difference it has made in maintenance and clean ups."
"Landon and his team did an excellent job installing hardwood in two rooms on my main floor. They also sanded and refinished all the hardwood on my main floor and it looks great! The team was on time and professional. I would recommend them to anyone with a flooring project."
"I can't speak more highly of Johnny Kidd Floor Sanding, their an outstanding company and the service is exceptional. They've installed brand new hardwood flooring several times for me. The work is always flawless and beautiful as well as reasonably priced. They've also sanded floors for me and done an outstanding job sanding and refinishing, which is also reasonably priced. I like them both personally and professionally."
"Pete and Neon did an excellent job. My laminate floor, quarter round and transition pieces look great. Friendly and courteous, kept me informed. Cleaned up everything afterwards. Glad I found them on Home Adviser and would definitely use them again."
Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts
Removing laminate flooring is fairly straightforward compared to removing other types of flooring. The planks click and lock into place, so you can pry them loose without much fuss. If you plan to reuse your flooring, you must be careful not to damage the plank or the locking mechanism that keeps it in place. If it’s in good condition, you can reuse it in another room.
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.
If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased carpet repair costs over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.
Houses naturally settle over time, but they should settle uniformly with no apparent settling in one spot. If your floor is uneven but only in a particular area of your home, differential settlement could be the problem. This can be caused by improper drainage, erosion, expanding soil, earthquake activity, or poor construction techniques.
Installing carpet over carpet may negatively impact the resale value of your home. While it offers a quick fix, potential buyers may view it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term investment in quality flooring. Properly installed and maintained flooring adds value to a home, so removing the existing carpet and installing new flooring may be a better option to attract prospective buyers and maximize resale value.
The Wilmore, KY homeowners’ guide to flooring services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Laminate is a solid choice for many homes because it's durable and budget-friendly. Check out this guide to learn about laminate flooring installation costs.
Both materials and labor determine hardwood floor installation costs. This guide breaks down all the prices you need to know before starting your new flooring project.
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