Oshawa Carpet One Floor & Home installs luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) in homes across Durham Region, including Oshawa, Whitby, Courtice, Bowmanville, Ajax, Brooklin and Port Perry. Luxury vinyl gives you the look of hardwood or stone, stands up to kids and pets, and handles moisture far better than wood. That combination makes it the floor we recommend most for kitchens, basements and busy family spaces.
Basements are where luxury vinyl earns its reputation. Concrete subfloors in Oshawa and Whitby basements can carry moisture and run cold, which rules out most hardwood and many laminates. Waterproof rigid-core luxury vinyl floats over concrete, tolerates humidity, and won't swell or warp the way wood-based floors can.
Many basement and main-floor slabs in Durham Region aren't perfectly flat. Floating click-together floors need a very flat subfloor. Over dips and humps they can flex, separate at the joints or make a hollow, clicking sound underfoot. For concrete that isn't perfectly flat, we recommend dry-back glue-down luxury vinyl. It's flexible, so it follows the contour of the slab, and it's fully bonded to the concrete, so it can't shift, gap or bounce. Glue-down luxury vinyl also stays quiet, handles heavy furniture and rolling loads, and is easy to repair one plank at a time.
Before any basement install, our team checks your concrete for moisture and flatness, fills any major low spots, and recommends the right product for your slab, whether that's dry-back glue-down or a floating rigid-core floor with the right underlayment. Doing that up front is what keeps a basement floor flat, quiet and problem-free for years. Planning a basement renovation in Courtice, Bowmanville or Ajax? Book a free in-home estimate and we'll measure, test and walk you through your options on site.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) comes in long, narrow boards that look like hardwood. It's the most popular choice for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and open-concept main floors.
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) comes in square or rectangular pieces that look like stone, slate or concrete. It's a great fit for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and entryways.
Not all luxury vinyl is fully waterproof, so it pays to choose carefully. Rigid-core luxury vinyl (SPC and WPC constructions) is designed for wet areas and is our go-to for basements, kitchens and bathrooms. Dry-back glue-down vinyl resists water on the surface and is bonded with an adhesive suited to the slab, which is why we moisture-test the concrete first. We'll recommend the right construction for each room so you aren't paying for waterproofing where you don't need it, or going without it where you do.
A luxury vinyl floor is only as good as its installation. Subfloor prep, acclimation, expansion gaps and transitions all affect how your floor looks and how long it lasts, and proper installation protects your manufacturer warranty. Our experienced installers handle everything from removing old flooring to the final transition strip.
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Yes. If your concrete isn't perfectly flat, we recommend dry-back glue-down luxury vinyl, which bonds directly to the slab and follows minor dips and humps. On flat concrete, a floating rigid-core floor is also an option. We test for moisture and flatness first and recommend the right fit.
Often, yes, over flat, sound surfaces like existing vinyl or tile. Carpet must be removed. We'll confirm during your free estimate.
Yes. Its wear layer resists claw scratches, and waterproof options handle accidents without damage.
Most single rooms take a day. A full main floor or basement typically takes two to three days, depending on prep and square footage.
Ready to see luxury vinyl in your Oshawa, Whitby or Durham Region home? Request a free in-home estimate below or call us at 289-274-0628. We'll measure, bring samples and give you straight answers. No pressure.
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