Luxury Vinyl Plank
Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation in Shelton, CT
LVP gives you the look of real hardwood with full waterproof protection — the practical answer for kitchens, basements, and houses with kids and dogs.
Waterproof only works if the floor underneath is right
We install click-lock and glue-down LVP from trusted manufacturers, with proper underlayment and subfloor prep so the floor stays flat and quiet. Rigid core (SPC and WPC) planks are unforgiving of an uneven subfloor — every dip you don't flatten becomes a spot that flexes and eventually clicks apart. Flattening is not an upsell, it's the reason the floor lasts.
LVP can go over most existing tile and hard surfaces, which often makes it the fastest way to change a room. Wear layer thickness matters more than plank price: we'll show you the difference between a 12 mil and a 20 mil layer before you choose.
How long it takes
Most LVP jobs finish in 1 to 3 days, and the floor is walkable immediately. Glue-down installations need 24 hours before heavy furniture goes back.
Common questions
- Is LVP as good as real hardwood?
- It's different, not lesser. Hardwood can be refinished and adds resale value; LVP is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and costs less to install. For a basement or a busy kitchen, LVP is usually the better engineering choice.
- Is luxury vinyl really waterproof?
- The plank itself is. Standing water can still reach the subfloor through the seams over time, so it's water-resistant as a system rather than a substitute for fixing a leak.
- Can LVP be installed over existing tile?
- Usually yes, if the tile is well bonded and the grout lines aren't too deep. Wide or deep grout lines get skim-coated flat first so they don't telegraph through the planks.
- How long does LVP last?
- 15 to 25 years in a residential setting, driven mostly by wear layer thickness. A 20 mil wear layer in a busy household outlasts a 12 mil layer by years.
Related services
- Hardwood Flooring Installation in Shelton, CTNew solid or engineered hardwood, installed by the crew that quotes it — with the subfloor prep and moisture control that decide whether a floor stays flat for decades.
- Porcelain, Ceramic & Stone Tile Installation in Shelton, CTFrom a single bathroom to a full kitchen renovation — tile set flat, waterproofed properly, and grouted to hold up in the rooms that get wet.
Where we do this work
Based in Shelton, CT and working across Fairfield and New Haven County. Free in-home estimates, no pressure.
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