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Rigid-core & glue-down LVP
Rigid-core and glue-down luxury vinyl plank installed over Arlington slabs, with moisture and flatness checks before a single plank clicks into place.
Family-owned · Licensed & insured, Lic. #238190 · Financing available
Luxury vinyl plank installation in Arlington, TX is a good fit for kitchens, rental houses and homes with big dogs, because luxury vinyl plank (LVP) stands up to spills on the surface and is warmer and quieter underfoot than tile. The word "waterproof" on the box describes the plank, though, not the concrete under it. A floor that clicks together in a day can still fail if the slab is damp, out of flat or sitting in hours of afternoon sun.
We install rigid-core and glue-down LVP for homeowners and landlords in Arlington, Pantego, Grand Prairie and Mansfield, including rental and student housing near UT Arlington. Before quoting, we check the slab and ask who lives there, two kids and a Lab or a new tenant every year, because that decides which plank you should buy.
Your written estimate lists each of these items:
LVP is usually the answer when the floor you have keeps losing to water, pets or tenant wear:
Most vinyl plank sold today is one of three types. The core decides how it feels, how it handles heat and how flat the slab has to be.
| Type | Construction and feel | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| SPC rigid core | Stone polymer composite core: dense, thin and hard to dent | Kitchens, rentals and rooms with heavy furniture |
| WPC rigid core | Wood polymer composite core: thicker, softer and quieter to walk on | Living areas and bedrooms where comfort matters |
| Flexible glue-down LVP | Thin plank bonded to the slab, so it cannot float or shift | Rooms with large sunny glass and light commercial spaces, on a very flat slab |
Then choose the wear layer, the clear top coat that takes the scratches. About 12 mil is typical for ordinary residential rooms. 20 mil or more is the heavy residential and light commercial grade we suggest for rentals, big dogs and kitchens. Still deciding between vinyl and a wood-fiber floor? Our laminate flooring installation page covers the other side.
We price the full job after we see the house. These lines move the total:
Plenty of Arlington houses have wide sliding doors facing south or west onto the patio, and on a summer afternoon the planks in that strip of sun get much hotter than the rest of the room. Rigid-core LVP expands as it heats, and some makers set a maximum temperature and call for blinds near large glass. We keep the full expansion gap along those walls, add transitions where long runs need them and may suggest glue-down planks for the sunniest rooms. Below the floor, vapor rising through the slab can still cause a musty smell under a waterproof plank, so we test the concrete either way.
Why choose us
20 mil
wear layer for heavy residential use
A retired couple in a quiet bedroom and a rental near campus do not need the same plank. We use 12 mil wear layers where traffic is light and suggest 20 mil for kitchens, entries, large dogs and units that turn over between leases. We will not push a thicker plank when a thinner one will do the job, and we explain what each option means for scratches and the warranty.
3/16 in.
over 10 ft, a common LVP flatness limit
Click-lock joints are strong, but they fail when a plank spans a dip and flexes every time someone steps on it. That shows up as clicking, soft spots and joints that pull apart. We check the slab against the maker's published tolerance, grind the high spots, fill the low ones and mark problem areas on the quote, so prep is priced up front instead of discovered halfway through.
ASTM F2170
in-situ relative humidity slab test
A waterproof plank stops a spill from above. It does nothing about moisture rising through the concrete, which can collect under the floor, cause odors and break down glue-down adhesive. We test with in-situ RH probes (ASTM F2170) or calcium chloride kits (ASTM F1869), whichever the maker requires, and add a vapor barrier or moisture-tolerant adhesive when the readings call for one.
Free estimate
One call books your in-home measure, and you get a written, itemized quote after the visit.
Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM · Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM · Financing available
Our job-site standards
No surprises on install day. These standards apply to every room we touch, from a single bathroom to a whole house.
We test concrete slabs and wood subfloors before installation and record the numbers on your job sheet.
We check the floor with a long straightedge and fix humps and dips to the flooring maker's tolerance.
Material, underlayment, prep, removal, trim and labor are listed line by line, so you can compare bids.
Floor protection on walkways, plastic dust barriers where we cut or sand, and doorways kept clear.
Debris hauled out, tools stacked, and rooms left usable at the end of each workday.
We walk every room with you, fix anything you flag, and leave labeled spare boards or tile for future repairs.
FAQ
Most LVP planks will not swell from water on the surface, which is why they work in kitchens and baths. Water can still run through seams and around the edges, though, and moisture from a damp slab can get trapped underneath. A leak still needs to be dried out quickly.
Often, yes. The tile has to be well bonded with no hollow or cracked pieces, and deep grout lines may need a skim coat so they do not show through. The floor also gets taller at doors, dishwashers and transitions. We check all of that at the measure.
It is one of the better choices. A 20 mil wear layer with a matte, textured finish hides claw marks well, and accidents wipe up without soaking in. It resists scratches but is not scratch proof, so keep nails trimmed and put felt pads under furniture.
Most makers say no. Heavy, fixed items pin a floating floor in place, and when it expands it can peak or separate at the joints. We install around cabinets and islands. If you are replacing cabinets too, the floor can be glued down or the cabinets set first.
Also serving
Rigid-core and glue-down vinyl plank for Grand Prairie homeowners and landlords, installed over a slab that has been tested and flattened first.
Rigid-core and glue-down vinyl plank for Mansfield's open floor plans, laid over a slab checked for moisture and flatness, with transitions placed where long runs need them.
Rigid-core and glue-down vinyl plank for Euless owners, landlords and property managers, with the slab checked and any sound rules confirmed before work starts.
Rigid-core and glue-down vinyl plank for Bedford homeowners, landlords and condo owners, installed after old sheet vinyl and the slab beneath it have been checked.
Vinyl plank for Hurst homes and rental units, floated or glued down, with the slab tested and any old sheet vinyl or mastic checked before removal.
Vinyl plank for Kennedale kitchens, living areas and back entries, chosen for the household's pets and traffic and laid over a slab that has been tested first.
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Call (817) 555-0123Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM · Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM · Licensed & insured, Lic. #238190
