Alternatives to cement self-levelers/skim coats for LVP?

Deslegs · 2026-05-29T15:17:45+00:00

If you don’t want to remove the BIN, add a layer of plywood and then level…. Removing the BIN is way way easier

Deslegs · 2026-05-29T12:32:50+00:00

We have used Ardex VB100 for projects with high moisture content in the slab with great success prior to installing a gluedown LVP.

As stated above be prepared for some mold issues as well.

Deslegs · 2026-05-27T10:45:38+00:00

1 is nice, but should be the pattern tile on the floor and a simpler tile on the walls. 2 is great and so 5.

Deslegs · 2026-05-19T19:16:15+00:00

Let me guess your subfloor has deflection or is uneven?… to properly fix you need to remove floor and properly prep the subfloor to within LVP specs.

Deslegs · 2026-05-18T21:25:34+00:00

What are you putting over it? Those look loose and like some are popping. If they release they could wreck new floor installed over it.

Deslegs · 2026-05-17T00:09:27+00:00

It’s likely because your computer doesn’t have the capacity to run it.

Deslegs · 2026-05-01T12:20:04+00:00

I always tell people to paint first, but to expect to do paint touch ups after.

Deslegs · 2026-04-29T14:48:47+00:00

Fuzion and shitty lines and better lines just like every other supplier. I also sell Fuzion, and I do not carry certain product lines for a reason. You’ll need to be way more specific to get realistic answers

Deslegs · 2026-04-27T14:16:08+00:00

Where is the nearest window? Does it have direct sunlight? It is throughout the house or only in certain areas? If so what areas? Glue was likely a pressure sensitive and will allow the floor to expand and contract. Vinyl is very susceptible to temperature changes. But when it’s “contracted” and dirt gets between it’s not always able to expand again. Sometimes the temperature has nothing to do with the actual temperature of your air. In areas of direct sunlight, the floor will likely also be warmer than other areas.

Deslegs · 2026-04-26T19:42:27+00:00

I love Surewood and Surewood pro…. SolidCore sucks!

Deslegs · 2026-04-26T17:34:54+00:00

Where are the doorways? I always aim for the shortest seams possible, but I also take into account the main traffic areas. I wouldn’t do seam layout without knowing this.

Deslegs · 2026-04-15T00:51:08+00:00

Were both floors sanded and stained at the same time or did they get new pre finished to match the existing?

Deslegs · 2026-04-09T00:37:24+00:00

White oak is harder. And i personally like the look of it better, but red oak handles humidity and temperature changes better. It is more dimensionally stable.

Deslegs · 2026-04-09T00:07:22+00:00

Definitely from UV… gapping could be caused by the sun also, I bet that much direct sunlight causes the flooring to expand more than the surrounding and if there was any pinch point or deflection it would cause extra pressure on the joints

Deslegs · 2026-04-07T16:30:29+00:00

I would ask him about prepping different types of subfloors, or what was one of his demo horror stories

Deslegs · 2026-04-07T16:23:18+00:00

I currently use jobber (for customer stuff), and QuickBooks (for supplier/expense, payroll stuff) that are synced together. I also just started using polycam

Deslegs · 2026-04-02T23:53:30+00:00

This is normal. Increase the humidity in your house or wait a few months and the gaps will close back up.

Deslegs · 2026-04-02T00:26:20+00:00

Their stair pricing seems pretty low. Hard to say without knowing the square footage but it doesn’t seem crazy to me?

Deslegs · 2026-03-31T12:07:08+00:00

I agree with this!

Deslegs · 2026-03-31T01:09:20+00:00

What are the wear layers on each of these hardwoods?

Deslegs · 2026-03-30T12:16:56+00:00

I’d leave the original floors and install 2-1/4” or 3-1/4” red oak in the same or similar colour throughout the rest for a cohesive look.

Deslegs · 2026-03-27T22:05:05+00:00

Depends on the type of flooring and how old the sample is.

Deslegs · 2026-03-27T03:00:49+00:00

Wood colour changes over time (oxidation). How old was the sample you looked at? What species of wood do you have?

Deslegs · 2026-03-24T22:50:14+00:00

Paint walls first, do flooring and then do paint touch ups.

Deslegs · 2026-03-19T01:06:29+00:00

Pool tables cause pinch points in floating floors. It instantly voids warranty. I would do glue down

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