What is the best flooring for a Houston-area home on a slab?
Engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank and tile all work well over concrete slabs. Solid hardwood is harder to install directly on concrete, so it is less common on slab foundations. Homes with a raised wood subfloor can take solid hardwood as well. We help you compare options for each room at the site walk.
Do you check the slab or subfloor before installing?
Yes. Concrete slabs can hold moisture that damages wood and loosens flooring over time, and wood subfloors can sag, squeak or hide old water damage. We check moisture and level before installation, plan any repairs with you and add a moisture barrier where the floor needs one.
How long does flooring installation take?
A single room moves quickly, and a whole house takes longer, especially when old tile has to come out. Wood flooring may also need time to adjust to your home's humidity before it goes down. You get the expected schedule before work starts.
Can you run the same floor through the whole house?
Yes. We plan one flooring layout across the house, with even transitions between rooms and between materials like tile and wood.
When do I choose my flooring and colors?
Before work starts. After the site walk, we sit down with you and choose every material and finish: flooring, color, plank width, tile size, grout color, transitions and baseboards. Every choice goes on a written materials list that you approve with your estimate.
How much does new flooring cost?
Cost depends on the square footage, the flooring you choose, the old floor coming out and the prep your slab or subfloor needs. After the site walk, we price the exact materials and finishes you picked and send a detailed estimate in writing. The estimate is free.