Luxury Vinyl Plank
The wood look that shrugs off water, pets, and everything a busy house can throw at a floor.
Real-life-proof flooring.
Luxury vinyl plank has earned its popularity. A rigid waterproof core, a printed wood visual that's genuinely convincing, and a wear layer built for claws, cleats, and dropped sippy cups — it's the floor we recommend most often for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole busy main levels.
Quality varies more than the boxes let on. The wear layer's thickness (measured in mils) decides how the floor looks in five years, and the core decides how it handles temperature swings. We'll steer you to product that earns its price — whether you buy it through us or bring your own.
How we install it
LVP is honest about your subfloor: every dip and ridge telegraphs through. So we flatten first — patching and leveling before the first plank clicks — then install click-lock or glue-down as the product and room demand, with clean transitions at every doorway.
Where LVP shines
- Waterproof core — kitchens, baths, basements
- Tough wear layer for pets and traffic
- Convincing wood looks at a friendlier price
- Comfortable and quieter than tile
Honest considerations
- Firmer underfoot than carpet
- Quality (and lifespan) varies widely by wear layer
- Demands a flat subfloor — prep is non-negotiable
- Can't be refinished; damaged planks get replaced
Is LVP really waterproof?
The planks themselves are — spills and pet accidents sit on top until you wipe them. Flooding can still reach the subfloor through edges, so "waterproof floor" doesn't mean "waterproof room."
Click-lock or glue-down?
Click-lock floats and installs fast in most homes; glue-down excels in big open runs, sun-soaked rooms, and commercial spaces. We'll recommend based on the room, not the easiest install.
Waterproof, worry-proof.
Free LVP estimates across the metro.
Can LVP go in a Minnesota basement?
It's the floor we recommend most for below-grade rooms. LVP is waterproof, it's happy over a concrete slab, and it survives the kind of minor seepage that would ruin wood or laminate. We still check the slab for moisture and flatness before installing.
Will LVP move with Minnesota temperature swings?
It expands and contracts slightly with temperature, which is why we leave an expansion gap at every wall and don't install it in unconditioned spaces like three-season porches. Inside a heated home the movement is invisible — as long as that gap is there.
Can LVP go over my existing floor?
Often yes, over tile, sheet vinyl, or another flat, well-bonded floor. It can't go over carpet, and it can't hide a subfloor that isn't flat: every dip and hump telegraphs through and stresses the locking joints, so we check flatness at the estimate.
How does LVP hold up to dogs?
Very well — the wear layer is what matters, and we spec a thicker one for homes with big dogs or heavy traffic. It resists scratches better than hardwood and is far more forgiving about accidents.