Industries Served
Apartment Flooring Installers in New Orleans
We install flooring in apartments and condos across New Orleans for owners, landlords and property managers. As apartment flooring installers in New Orleans, we pick each floor for tenant wear, noise between units and the leaks that come with stacked living.
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Apartment flooring installers in New Orleans: what we install
This page covers which floors suit each room and what the building code and condo associations expect on noise. It also explains how to plan for leaks and humid slabs in a low-lying city.
Rental units and condos need floors that look good between tenants and are simple to repair.
Living areas and bedrooms
Luxury vinyl plank and carpet fit here, and so does laminate in the right unit. FEMA rates plastic laminate flooring as unacceptable where it can flood, so keep laminate to dry, upstairs units.
Kitchens and baths
Tile and vinyl flooring are the options to compare for wet rooms. Both are on FEMA's list of flood-resistant replacements for carpet and wood.
Hallways, lobbies and common areas
The 2010 ADA Standards require floors on accessible routes to be stable, firm and slip resistant, and limit carpet pile to 1/2 inch. Plan shared corridors and lobbies around those limits.
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Noise between units and condo association rules
Sound between units falls under the building code and, in a condo, your association's rules too. Check both before you order.
What the building code expects
The 2021 International Building Code, in the Louisiana version published on UpCodes, requires floor-ceiling assemblies between dwelling units to reach an impact insulation class (IIC) of at least 50 and a sound transmission class (STC) of at least 50.
Underlayment under hard floors
The underlayment is part of the tested assembly. Choose the floor and underlay together, and keep the product's test data for your records.
Check your association's rules before you buy
If your building has a condo association, read its flooring rules before ordering, and ask what paperwork it wants to see.
- 890459Residential license
- 3667Commercial license
- 14Cities in the New Orleans metro
- FREEEstimate on all services
How it works
Leaks, floods and humidity in New Orleans apartments
In a multi-unit building, water can come from below or from the unit above.
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Ground-floor and slab units
The Department of Energy classes Orleans and Jefferson parishes as hot-humid (climate zone 2A). ASTM's slab humidity standard (F2170) says excess slab moisture can cause debonding and microbial growth under a floor covering, and that manufacturers generally require moisture testing before install.
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After a leak from the unit above
The EPA advises drying water-damaged areas within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold. It also notes that mold can hide on the underside of carpets and pads, so check under the carpet after any leak.
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Floors that come up in sections
NASA notes that about 70% of New Orleans sits below sea level. FEMA rates vinyl tile with chemical-set adhesive as acceptable over a concrete floor but not over plywood, because the tile has to come up for the plywood to dry. On raised or wood-framed units, pick floors that can be lifted.
Unit turnovers and multi-unit projects
For landlords and associations, the job comes down to timing and consistency. These are the points to settle in the estimate.
Turnover dates
Agree the move-out to move-in window and which units go first.
One product across units
Decide whether every unit gets the same floor, so later repairs match.
Occupied buildings
Agree elevator use and hallway protection with the building.
Price
Unit count and size, removal of the old floor, subfloor leveling, and transitions all move the number. Our vinyl flooring installation page explains the install.
We install apartment and condo flooring across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna and the Northshore; see all our service areas. Ask for a free estimate and tell us the number of units and their rough size, plus your turnover dates.
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What Customers Say About TurnKey Floorings
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As a builder, I’ve worked with numerous flooring contractors over the years, but my experience with Turnkey Floorings stands out. They were extremely professional, and their installation of carpet flooring for a big project was flawless. The client was ecstatic with the outcome, and I look forward to our future projects.
Charlie Cleghorn
They have transformed my hotel! Their suggestion of flake flooring for the lobby was a hit, adding an unexpected touch of luxury. Their team was professional and completed the project on time. They are the best flooring contractors in New Orleans.
Eve Harper
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Their team was incredibly professional and helpful when it came to choosing the right carpet flooring for my home. The installation process was quick and efficient, leaving no mess behind. The end product was fantastic. They really live up to their reputation as a top-notch flooring contractor in New Orleans.
Mary Lawson
We decided to upgrade our flooring and opted for floor coatings. Their team was extremely skilled, and the result was stunning. The floor looks sleek, shiny, and it’s so easy to clean. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing flooring services in New Orleans.
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