What Floor Is It?
Demo
What’s Under It?
Subfloor Prep
Installation
100

With a wooden look, this floor with an interlocking system is a popular choice.

What is Vinyl Click plank?

100

Flooring that allows for a hassle free demolition with little to no mess.
 

What is Vinyl Click Plank

100

This is what you install your new floor covering on.
 

What is the subfloor?

100

This is what you would do if your subfloor has high spots that needed to be reduced.

What is grinding?

100

These are the tools used to install stretch-in carpet.

What are knee kickers or power stretchers?

200

Plank flooring that requires no adhesive and secures itself under its own weight

What is Loose Lay Flooring?

200

Demoing this floor is a loud, dusty, process where you need a hammer to break it.

What is Tile?

200

The number one thing you check for before installing on concrete.
 

What is moisture?

200

This is what you would use if your subfloor has excessive moisture.

What is a vapor barrier?

200

This tool comes in many sizes and is used to spread the glue in order to install glue-down vinyl planks.

What is a trowel?

300

Hard, cold, and commonly used in bathrooms and kitchens

What is Ceramic Tile?

300

Flooring you can cut into strips and roll up for easy removal and clean up.

What is Carpet?

300

If the subfloor is not smooth and flat, your new floor will look like this.

 

What is bumpy or uneven?

300

This is what you would use to create a smoother surface if your subfloor has cracks or minor imperfections.

What is floor patch?

300

This is the specific type of glue needed for installation of glue down vinyl plank and carpet tile.

What is pressure-sensitive glue?

400

Soft squares you can easily replace one piece at a time typically used in common areas such as hallways.

What is carpet tile?

400

This flooring requires cutting into smaller pieces and scraping the material, sometimes up to several layers. 

What is Sheet Vinyl?

400

Any new installation of flooring material requires this.

What is floor prep?

400

This is what you would use if your subfloor needed heavier adjusting than floor patch could provide.

What is self-leveler?

400

These items are used to create a finished look while connecting two different floors.

What are transition pieces?

500

This is what "VCT" stands for.

What is Vinyl Composition Tile? 

500

This floor is common in older units and comes up in squares, however it is recommended to get a specialty service for demo. Better safe than sorry.

What is Asbestos Tile?

500

You may come across this hazardous material when working with older glued-down floors like VCT.

What is asbestos?

500

This is the process of dealing with hazardous materials, such as asbestos.

What is abatement?

500

The company you SHOULD/MUST call if you have any flooring (and many other) needs.

Who is Kitchen and Floor Decor?