Installation Guides
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What Tools Do Professional LVP Installers Use?
The real toolkit pros bring to an LVP install — moisture meters, plank cutters, tapping blocks, undercut saws — and why each one matters for a floor that lasts.
Why Is Subfloor Preparation So Important for LVP?
Skipping subfloor prep is the #1 reason LVP fails early. Here are the 5 failure modes — telegraphing, peaking, hollow spots, moisture damage, voided warranty — and the real cost of skipping it.
How Do Professional Installers Ensure LVP Planks Are Level?
The industry flatness tolerance for LVP, the tools pros use to find high and low spots, and the leveling techniques (grinding, patching, self-levelers) that keep your floor dead flat.
What Preparation Do I Need to Do Before Flooring Installation?
A homeowner's checklist for the week, day, and morning before flooring installation — furniture, appliances, pets, and what the crew will handle vs. what you should.
How Do I Know If My Subfloor Is Ready for LVP?
Five tests you can run before LVP installation — flatness, moisture, cleanliness, structural soundness, and slope — with the exact numbers a pro uses.