Flooring Installation In Charlotte

New floors can breathe new life into a space

Our Flooring Installation Services in Charlotte

New flooring in your Charlotte home can transform the way your space feels. From inspiration to installation, our team can help you pick the best flooring material for your home. Pick GPS Home Concepts as your flooring contractor.

Vinyl Flooring

Affordable flooring material
Attractive and comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures
Quiet to walk on
Water resistant, sometimes waterproof.
Great option for bathrooms and kitchens
Durable, making it a great option for kids and pets
Can be installed over most floors
Shock absorbent, making it great for long periods of standing
Easy to clean and stain-resistant

Tile Flooring

Waterproof, making it great for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements
Little to no maintenance
High ROI for value added to a home
Consistent color throughout the tile
Attractive option for every room with new styles, colors and textures, like wood-look tile
Easy to repair by replacing damaged single pieces instead of the entire floor
Easy install
Can be installed outdoors – patios, pools, etc.

Solid Hardwood Flooring

The best flooring material
High ROI for value added to a home
If it begins to wear after a few years, you can sand and refinish instead of replacing
Variety of colors and finishes to match your style
Highly durable
Hypoallergenic and easy to clean
Energy efficientIf you apply urethane aluminum oxide finish, you can make it stain and spill resistant

Laminate Flooring

Low-cost flooring material
Scratch-resistant and durable
Quick installation
Low maintenance, easy to clean
Installable over most existing floors
Resistant to fading from ultraviolet light

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Cheaper & easier to install than solid hardwood
Variety of colors and finishes
Expands and contracts less than solid hardwood, allowing installation on all levels of the house
Can be installed over concrete
Can be used with radiant heat
If you apply urethane aluminum oxide finish, you can make it stain and spill resistant

Carpet Flooring

Soundproofing, making it the quietest flooring material option
Insulation qualities, making it energy efficient
Comfortable for bare feet and creates a cozy, at home feeling
Cushions falls
Countless available colors, styles and pile heights
Affordable
Covers uneven floors and adjusts to uneven walls easily

How to Choose the Right Flooring

When deciding what flooring material to go with, consider these questions:

Where are you installing your new floors? Is it below, on or above grade? Basements are susceptible to ground moisture, so your flooring choice may be different from what you’d choose for a bedroom.
Will the area be humid? Bathrooms and kitchens can cause water damage.
Will the area have radiant heat? Some flooring materials aren’t radiant-heat compatible.
Does the area get a lot of sunlight? Observe the space throughout the day. UV lighting can fade certain flooring materials.
Do you have accurate measures? If not, a professional floor measure can account for doorways, fireplaces, built-ins, etc.
Will you need extra material? It’s always smart to buy 10% more flooring than what you think you’ll need to account for bad pieces, mistakes, or future repairs.
Have you considered what finishing the room will have? You should make sure to coordinate your crown molding, transitions, and accessories.

Common Flooring Installation Questions

What is a professional flooring measure?

A professional floor measure accounts for the total floor space that needs to be replaced. Our approach is to measure each room separately and add their totals together. Then, add extra for trimming and to have spare flooring on hand for future use.

We will create an initial sketch of the rooms where flooring will be installed. Our approach includes:

Measuring the length and width of each room at its longest or widest point. We will round up to the nearest half foot. For example, a room 14’ 4” wide would be considered 14” 6” wide.
Multiplying the length times the width to determine the number of square feet in each room. For example, for a room 20’ long and 15’ wide: 20 x 15 = 300 square feet.
Adding the sums together for each room to determine total square feet to be covered with the flooring.
We will account for any structures that may exist in the room to create the most accurate estimate of flooring needed.

How do you install laminate flooring?

Typically we will follow these steps when installing laminate flooring:

Acclimate the planks and prep the subfloor
Trim door jambs
Install underlayment
Lay the first row of laminate planks
Continue laying planks
Add finishing touches

How do you install vinyl plank flooring?

Inspect the subfloor, and install luan if necessary
If needed, install underlayment
Start the first course
Install the rest of your planks

How much does it usually cost to install flooring?

Flooring installation can cost anywhere from $2 to $20 per square foot installed or $1,000 to $10,000 for 500 square feet of flooring. The national average flooring installation cost is around $7 per square foot, which includes the cost of both materials and labor.

What type of flooring will last the longest?

Porcelain and ceramic are some of the most durable flooring materials available, and they require little maintenance. Tile flooring is also moisture resistant, making it the perfect choice for areas where spills are common like bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.

What type of flooring is cheapest to install?

Laminate is one of the most cost-effective flooring choices for homeowners. Laminate is a good choice for people who are hard on floors, so if you have children and pets, it’s a great option.

How often should you replace your flooring?

Wood flooring lasts about 100 years, or even more with proper upkeep. Vinyl flooring will last about 50 years, while you’ll get about 10 years out of your carpet. When it comes to tile flooring, life expectancy depends on the type of tile, maintenance, and amount of foot traffic.

Is it better to have the same type of flooring throughout the house?

There is no need to change flooring from room to room. We often work with homeowners who feel the urge to pick different flooring for every room of their home, but there is absolutely no need to do this. Your home will look best if you create one consistent look that travels from room to room. One of the most significant benefits of using the same flooring throughout the house is that even if your house is very small, the same flooring will make it appear very large and airy.