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Vinyl Plank Installation in New Orleans
We install luxury vinyl plank, vinyl tile and sheet vinyl in homes and businesses across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and the Northshore. Vinyl plank installation in New Orleans goes well when the slab passes a moisture test and the floor is flat within the product's limit, and those two checks shape most of the job.
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LVP, LVT or sheet vinyl: which fits your rooms?
This page is for owners who've settled on vinyl and want it installed right. It covers which format fits which rooms, how the install differs on a slab and a raised floor, how the job runs and what moves the price. If you're still choosing a floor, our vinyl flooring page compares the options.
All of these are vinyl, but they go down differently and suit different rooms.
Luxury vinyl plank
Wood-look boards that either click together and float or get glued down. If a section gets damaged, check the maker's guide for repair.
Luxury vinyl tile
Stone and ceramic looks in tile-sized pieces. Our luxury vinyl tile page covers the styles and where it works.
Sheet vinyl
One continuous roll with few seams. LSU AgCenter warns that sheet vinyl with paper backing can hold moisture and may support mold growth, so check the backing before you pick it for a room that could flood.
What "waterproof" covers
Spills and mopping are one thing and floodwater is another. Read the product's own warranty to see which one its waterproof claim covers.
Built for New Orleans
Vinyl on a slab, on a raised floor and after a flood
A concrete slab and a raised wood floor need different prep before vinyl goes down, and they recover from water differently too.
On a slab
The slab gets a relative humidity test first. Shaw's resilient flooring guidelines set the limit at less than 95% on the ASTM F2170 test, and ASTM notes that excess slab moisture can cause debonding and microbial growth under a floor. FEMA's flood guidance rates vinyl tile set with chemical-set adhesive as acceptable on a concrete floor.
On a raised wood floor
The shotgun is probably the most common historic house type in New Orleans, per the city's Historic District Landmarks Commission, and raised center hall cottages often sit on piers 5 feet or more above grade. Shaw's resilient flooring guidelines call for at least 18 inches of well-ventilated space under a wood subfloor and a dry crawl space with a vapor retarder covering the ground. FEMA rates the same glued vinyl tile as not acceptable over plywood, because it has to come up so the plywood can dry.
After a flood
LSU AgCenter says solid vinyl on a concrete slab may be cleaned in place, while a flooded wood subfloor may swell and buckle or delaminate. That's the main reason the house type matters when you pick vinyl.
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How it works
Vinyl plank installation, step by step
Here's the sequence for a typical vinyl plank job.
- 01
Measure and decide on the old floor
We check whether the existing floor can stay under the new one or has to come out.
- 02
Test and level
Shaw's limit for resilient flooring is 3/16 inch of deviation over 10 feet, so dips get filled with floor leveling first.
- 03
Prep the subfloor
Raised floors get repairs and underlayment panels where needed. See subfloor preparation.
- 04
Acclimate and lay out
Planks are acclimated and laid out following the maker's install guide.
- 05
Click or glue, then trim
Planks lock or bond in place and get their trim, then we walk the floor with you.
What drives the cost of a vinyl install?
We price each job after measuring. These are the things that move the number.
Product and square footage
The vinyl you choose and how much of it the rooms need.
Removing the old floor
The type of old floor and how it was fastened change the work.
Leveling
A slab that isn't flat may need leveling before planks go down.
Raised floor prep
Underlayment and subfloor repairs on a wood floor.
Stairs and transitions
Each step and doorway adds cutting and trim work.
Where we install vinyl and how to get a free estimate
We install vinyl floors across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Covington, and Slidell. See the full list of towns on our service areas page.
For a free estimate, tell us the rooms, the rough square footage and whether the house is raised or on a slab. That last detail tells us which prep the job needs.
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FAQ
Common Questions About Vinyl Plank Installation
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How much does vinyl plank installation cost in New Orleans?
It depends on the product, the square footage, removal of the old floor, and any leveling or subfloor work. We measure and give you a free estimate.
Is vinyl plank a good choice for a flood-prone house?
On a slab it can be. FEMA's rating covers vinyl tile set with chemical-set adhesive on concrete, not floating plank, and LSU AgCenter says solid vinyl on a slab may be cleaned in place after a flood.
Can vinyl plank go over my existing floor?
Sometimes. The old floor has to be solidly attached and flat within the product's limit (Shaw's is 3/16 inch over 10 feet), and the maker's install guide has to allow it. We check during the estimate.
Should vinyl be floated or glued down?
It depends on the product and the subfloor. For click-lock planks, check the maker's guide for repair. The setup FEMA rates as flood acceptable is vinyl tile set with chemical-set adhesive on concrete.
Do you install vinyl plank outside New Orleans?
Yes. We install vinyl across the metro, including Metairie, Kenner, Covington and Slidell.
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Based in New Orleans, LA.
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