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Need Flooring Recommendations (LVP)
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:28 pm
I am trying to make some very tough decisions in a space I am unfamiliar.
I need something sturdy that 3 little gremlins can't tear up (4,3,0).
I thought this would be standard floating LVP but I brought in another GC this week and he said, you need to glu that down. It got me thinking this is the only Contractor that has proposed this.
Price I got I felt was really high. 2200 sqft with roughly 600 sqft of tile, reset toilets, quarter round painted, etc. that would have to be removed $26,000. Seems high but whatever, I'll price more people out.
Is glu down really what I need to be targeting here?
I need something sturdy that 3 little gremlins can't tear up (4,3,0).
I thought this would be standard floating LVP but I brought in another GC this week and he said, you need to glu that down. It got me thinking this is the only Contractor that has proposed this.
Price I got I felt was really high. 2200 sqft with roughly 600 sqft of tile, reset toilets, quarter round painted, etc. that would have to be removed $26,000. Seems high but whatever, I'll price more people out.
Is glu down really what I need to be targeting here?
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Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:34 pm to DiamondDog
Floating LVP will be just fine.
I did it myself in three bedrooms when we moved in last year. Kids of the same ages…
In BR? Just go to Pro Source and pick one out.
26k sounds really expensive.
Like, at least double expensive.
I did it myself in three bedrooms when we moved in last year. Kids of the same ages…
In BR? Just go to Pro Source and pick one out.
26k sounds really expensive.
Like, at least double expensive.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:37 pm to bayoubengals88
Well I thought it was wild but I know having to get all that tile out might be a job. I expected somewhere around 16-18K for the job, honestly.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:44 pm to DiamondDog
Following. I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old and a lot of tile. It’s the main thing we want to do to the house is rip it out and put something that appears to be wood. I figured this would cost me well north of 20k
Edit to add: I also hear it’s a complete mess to remove that tile. I figure that’ll displace us for a few days.
Edit to add: I also hear it’s a complete mess to remove that tile. I figure that’ll displace us for a few days.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:49 pm to lsugrad35
I am told we will be out the house for a week when its being done
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:54 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
BR? Just go to Pro Source and pick one out
Lake Charles. I prefer Home and Decor's materials but they in Lafayette. The design houses here will be super expensive.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:56 pm to DiamondDog
I could be wayy off, but it sounds like a 15k job that takes a crew of three 3-4 days at most.
I did flooring for about 5 years in hs and college.
I did flooring for about 5 years in hs and college.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:53 pm to DiamondDog
I did a basement for someone not too long ago. They had a bar with tile around it. Getting the tile out is a bitch and that part will cost you a few thousand. There’s a hydraulic machine that pops it off then you need to bring in a floor grinder and control the dust.
The LVP install should be 3-5 bucks a square foot. Get the thickest you can and try out the interlocks on them. The stainmaster from Lowe’s would not lock consistently, it was almost like the tiles were banana shaped. You should have the toilets pulled and flanges cut out and reset on top of the floor.
What are you taking out where there is no tile?
Say 3k to remove the tile 2k to remove and reinstall toilet flanges, 10k for the floor install, 2k for the quarter round to total 18k, but I’m missing demo of the rest of your existing floor, plus materials. 26k might not be far off….
The LVP install should be 3-5 bucks a square foot. Get the thickest you can and try out the interlocks on them. The stainmaster from Lowe’s would not lock consistently, it was almost like the tiles were banana shaped. You should have the toilets pulled and flanges cut out and reset on top of the floor.
What are you taking out where there is no tile?
Say 3k to remove the tile 2k to remove and reinstall toilet flanges, 10k for the floor install, 2k for the quarter round to total 18k, but I’m missing demo of the rest of your existing floor, plus materials. 26k might not be far off….
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 2/22/26 at 2:24 am to DiamondDog
Couple pieces of advice:
1) make sure they install it over some sort of barrier/underlayment if you’re on a crawl space or slab. Mine was built directly on the subfloor
2) make sure it’s installed with a proper gap to the wall. My builder had the contractor install it tight to the baseboard to improve the aesthetics and avoid the need for quarter round
Bottom line over the last two years with the hard frosts here at the coast in FL the LVP has buckled and is being torn out shortly despite being only 3 years post build.
1) make sure they install it over some sort of barrier/underlayment if you’re on a crawl space or slab. Mine was built directly on the subfloor
2) make sure it’s installed with a proper gap to the wall. My builder had the contractor install it tight to the baseboard to improve the aesthetics and avoid the need for quarter round
Bottom line over the last two years with the hard frosts here at the coast in FL the LVP has buckled and is being torn out shortly despite being only 3 years post build.
This post was edited on 2/22/26 at 2:25 am
Posted on 2/22/26 at 6:56 am to DiamondDog
Go with the thicker LVP. The lifeproof stuff.
It is pretty easy to install yourself. You just need the right tools. Plenty of install videos on youtube.
We have never used glu on our LVP. That sounds silly.
Other tips:
1. When you remove the existing flooring, make sure the subfloor is as seven as possible. If not, buy some quickcrete and level it.
2. Make sure to leave a little bit of a gap between the edges and the walls. This allows for proper expansion.
3. Get the more expensive vapor barrier.
You could re-floor your entire home for probably a few grand if you do it yourself.
It is pretty easy to install yourself. You just need the right tools. Plenty of install videos on youtube.
We have never used glu on our LVP. That sounds silly.
Other tips:
1. When you remove the existing flooring, make sure the subfloor is as seven as possible. If not, buy some quickcrete and level it.
2. Make sure to leave a little bit of a gap between the edges and the walls. This allows for proper expansion.
3. Get the more expensive vapor barrier.
You could re-floor your entire home for probably a few grand if you do it yourself.
This post was edited on 2/22/26 at 6:57 am
Posted on 2/22/26 at 7:45 am to DiamondDog
Price sees about right. We had LVP that popped up and had to be replaced (long story there is question over whether or not a moisture barrier is needed) and were given the cost of replacement for product and installation for roughly 1800 sq ft and it was $16,500. The rest of our house is tile (4 bathrooms and laundry) so I imagine that would run you the rest.
Glue down is the way to go if you are going with LVP in Louisiana. I’m not sure where you are but it doesn’t do well in humidity. Ours lasted less than a year before popping up. We ended up going with wood look tile and I was super reluctant to do so but we are really happy with the look.
Glue down is the way to go if you are going with LVP in Louisiana. I’m not sure where you are but it doesn’t do well in humidity. Ours lasted less than a year before popping up. We ended up going with wood look tile and I was super reluctant to do so but we are really happy with the look.
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