Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) sales and installation

Where LVP fits

Luxury vinyl plank looks like wood or tile, resists water on the surface, and is easy to keep clean. That makes it a common pick for mudrooms, entries, basements, kitchens, bathrooms and short-term rentals.

Shaw Floors' luxury vinyl (the Classic Series and Pro Series, formerly sold as Floorté) and COREtec both describe their products as waterproof. We can stock or order either and bring samples from each.

What to check before you choose

• Wear layer and construction: ask how thick the wear layer is and how the plank is built. Thicker, stiffer planks tend to hide small subfloor flaws better.
• Subfloor flatness: vinyl shows what is under it. Concrete slabs and older wood subfloors may need prep. We look at this when we measure.
• Temperature swings: vinyl can expand and contract with temperature. Rooms with big sunny windows and houses that go cold when empty need a plan. Ask the manufacturer about temperature limits.
• Radiant heat: ask whether the product is listed for it and what maximum floor temperature the manufacturer allows.
• Heavy furniture and appliances: ask how the style handles weight and dents.

Rentals and vacation homes

Owners of short-term rentals often choose LVP for ease of cleaning and for how well it handles guests, luggage and pets. If that is you, tell us how many people stay at once and how often the home turns over.

How the job works

Free estimate, samples brought to your home, measure, installation by our own crews, final walkthrough. Removal of the old floor is included when you choose Spectra installation, and removal, prep and installation come in one quote, so the new floor goes down on a surface that is ready for it.