Vinyl & Laminate · Austin Metro · Est. 2002

Vinyl & laminate floors
that hold up to real life.

Vinyl plank and laminate flooring installed from $6.73/sqft. Material, labor, and tax included.

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Same team, start to finish
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Vinyl & Laminate

The two floors that actually survive kids, pets & active families.

Spills, paws, and floors that have to look good five years from now. LVP and laminate are built for this kind of life. We carry both, and we'll match the right one to your home.

What We Install Most

Four brands that we sell every day.

These are some of our top selling Luxury Vinyl Plank and Laminate options from brands we trust.

Vinyl Options
Vortis luxury vinyl plank by Johnson installed in a living space

Vortis by Johnson

If your household runs hard on floors, this is built for it. Vortis is a luxury vinyl plank that handles spills, pets, and busy family life without complaint. It's fully waterproof through the entire plank, not just the surface, and comes in wider planks with a realistic wood texture that actually looks like wood up close. A great choice for families who want the look of hardwood without any of the maintenance that comes with it.

Best for

High-traffic main living areas, homes with kids and pets, anyone who wants low-maintenance floors that don't look low-maintenance

COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring room scene

COREtec

COREtec is one of the most recognized names in luxury vinyl for good reason. It's 100% waterproof, scratch-resistant, and has a built-in cork backing that makes it noticeably quieter and softer underfoot than other vinyl options. It won't expand or contract with temperature changes, which matters in Texas homes where slabs and attics run hot. A dependable, proven floor that holds up for years and still looks great doing it.

Best for

Whole-home installs, households with dogs, families who want proven performance and a wide range of styles to choose from

Laminate Options
Sequoia wide-plank laminate flooring room scene

Sequoia

Sequoia is the laminate we reach for when a family wants the look of wide-plank hardwood at a friendlier price point. The planks run up to 9.5 inches wide and come in 24 unique face designs, so you never get that repetitive pattern that gives laminate away. It carries an AC6 wear rating, the highest available, and its SpillResist technology protects against everyday spills and moisture. If you've been on the fence about laminate because of how it looked in older homes, Sequoia will change your mind.

Best for

Families who want the wide-plank hardwood look without the wide-plank hardwood price, main floor installs, homes with moderate foot traffic

LW Flooring waterproof laminate room scene

LW Flooring

LW makes waterproof laminate that earns its keep in real family homes. Their collections pair a genuine wood-look surface with a waterproof core and embossed-in-register texture, meaning what you see and what you feel actually match. Planks are thicker than standard laminate at 14mm, which gives it a more solid feel underfoot and better sound absorption. A smart pick for families who want the durability of vinyl but prefer the warmth and look of a traditional wood floor.

Best for

Bedrooms, living rooms, families who want something warmer and quieter underfoot than standard vinyl plank

LVP or Laminate?

Three things worth knowing before you choose.

Most people come in having already decided. We just want to make sure that decision is based on how these floors actually perform today, not how they performed ten years ago.

Water and moisture on a wood-look floor showing waterproof performance

Waterproof Performance

Both hold up well to the spills and splashes of everyday family life. LVP is fully waterproof through the core, which makes it the right call for bathrooms, mudrooms, and anywhere water sits for more than a few minutes. Today's laminate, though, is a very different product than what you may remember. Modern laminate is built with waterproof cores and spill-resistant surfaces that handle the kitchen, pets, and kids without issue. In most everyday cases, modern day laminate and vinyl share the same water resistance capabilities.

Bare feet stepping onto flooring, comparing underfoot feel

Underfoot Feel

This one surprises people. Laminate tends to feel warmer and sound quieter underfoot than LVP, especially in larger rooms where sound carries. LVP has more give to it and feels slightly softer on your feet. Neither is wrong, they just feel different, and the best way to know which one you prefer is to stand on both. We'll make sure you can do that before you decide anything.

Floor surface showing long-term wear and scratch resistance

Scratch and Long-Term Wear

Laminate actually edges out LVP on scratch resistance, which is not what most people expect to hear. LVP only slightly wins on moisture in wet areas. Both carry realistic 20+ year lifespans with normal residential use. The right choice usually comes down to which floor you like the look and feel of, not which material is universally better.

Want LVP that lasts the full 20 years? Ask about the wear layer.

If you have pets, kids, or high-traffic rooms, the wear layer matters more than the price tag. A 6 mil wear layer is the bare minimum and won't survive a heavy-traffic household. 12 mil is our standard. 20 mil is what we install for families who want LVP to be a long-term floor. Most box stores don't tell you which wear layer they're selling. We will.

Brands We Carry

Some of the brands we carry.

  • Karndean
  • Mannington
  • Shaw
  • Mohawk
  • COREtec
  • EarthWerks
  • Burke
  • Republic
  • LW
  • Vortis
  • Johnson
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Recent Work

What it actually looks like installed.

Different brands, plank widths, and rooms. This is what LVP and laminate actually look like installed, not what they look like in a showroom.

Installed Pricing

What do vinyl & laminate actually cost?

Material, underlayment, labor, and tax are included in every rate. Demo, leveling, and trim show as separate line items because they vary by home.

01
Budget-Friendly
A smart starting point for bedrooms, secondary spaces, and whole-home projects where you want great looking floors without stretching the budget. At this tier you'll find solid laminate with acoustical underlayment already included, as well as entry-level LVP options that are fully waterproof and built to handle everyday family life. More floor for your money, and nothing that looks like a compromise.
Works well forBedrooms, bonus rooms, rental properties, whole-home projects on a budget, dry areas where waterproofing isn't the priority
ExampleTuffcore 12mm laminate or Vortis entry-level LVP
$6.73 – $7.50per sqft, installed
02
Mid-Range
This is where most families land, and for good reason. The mid-range is the sweet spot between price and performance. LVP options here step up to a 12 mil wear layer with thicker, quieter plank construction and full waterproofing throughout. Laminate options at this tier bring wider planks, better scratch resistance, and surfaces that genuinely fool people into thinking they're looking at hardwood. If you're doing the whole house and want a floor that holds up for 15 to 20 years, start here.
Works well forWhole-home installs, kitchens and bathrooms, families with pets, long-term homeowners who want a floor they won't be replacing anytime soon
ExampleCOREtec Plus Enhanced or Sequoia laminate
$7.50 – $8.50per sqft, installed
03
Premium
For families who want their floors to be one of the things people notice when they walk in. Premium LVP here carries a 20 mil wear layer, wider planks, and the kind of rigidity that makes it feel more like hardwood than vinyl. Premium laminate options bring oversized plank formats, ultra-realistic wood grain textures, and AC6 scratch ratings that outperform almost everything else at any price. Either direction you go at this tier, you're getting a floor built to last in the busiest households.
Works well forHigh-traffic households, large dogs, busy families, anyone doing a full main-floor remodel who wants the result to feel elevated
ExampleCOREtec Vinyl Enhanced or Sequoia XL laminate
$8.50 – $11.00per sqft, installed
Included in Every Installation
Vinyl or laminate material (your selected product)
Underlayment or moisture barrier
Professional installation labor
Sales Tax
2-year labor warranty
Price lock at deposit

Every home is different.
Let's look at yours.

We'll measure your space, walk through options, and hand you a written estimate with every line item visible.

Project Ranges

What our recent projects actually cost.

Your project will be different. But these ranges give you a realistic window before we ever walk through your door.

Project Ledger
Recent installations
all-in, installed
Single bedroom replacement~300 sqft · 1 bedroomDemo, leveling, laminate, trim
$4.5K – $6K
Entry, kitchen, living areas (LVP)300–925 sqft · Main levelMixed demo, leveling, LVP, baseboards
$6K – $15K
Full upper floor + stairs (LVP)~1,100 sqft · Upper + stairsDemo, leveling, LVP, stair build-out, baseboards
$15K – $18K
All bedrooms + stairs (laminate)1,100–1,600 sqft · UpperMixed demo, 15–24 bags leveling, stair build-out
$15K – $26K
Whole home, two levels (LVP)~1,800 sqft · Both levelsLVP on both levels, full stairs, all trim
$20K – $30K
Every range includes material, labor, and tax. Demo, leveling, and trim appear as separate line items on your written estimate.
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Current projects, finished installs, and behind-the-scenes from our crew across Austin and Round Rock.

Common Questions

Questions about vinyl & laminate?

The things homeowners ask us every week, answered straight and without hedging. If something isn't here, just call us at 737-260-7177.

01 Which is better for kids and pets? +
For pets specifically, LVP wins because of the waterproofing. Accidents, water bowls, and the occasional muddy paw print don't damage the floor or the subfloor underneath. For kids, both work well. Laminate resists surface scratches slightly better, but LVP handles dropped cups and spills without the panic. Most families we install for end up with LVP in main living areas and kitchens, and laminate or carpet in bedrooms.
02 Can vinyl plank or laminate be installed over concrete? +
Yes, both. Most of our installations in Central Texas go directly over a leveled concrete slab. The biggest variable is leveling. Central Texas clay soil means most slabs need work before the floor goes down. LVP requires the subfloor level within 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch over a 10 foot span. Laminate is the same. We include a baseline leveling allowance in every estimate and confirm the actual count after the existing floor comes up.
03 What's a wear layer and why does it matter? +
The wear layer is the clear protective coating on top of LVP that absorbs everyday wear, scratches, and impact. Measured in mils. A 6 mil wear layer is the minimum and not what we recommend for any active household. 12 mil is our standard for residential use. 20 mil is what we install for high-traffic homes, pet households, or anyone who wants their LVP to last the full 20 years without showing wear. Laminate doesn't use the mil measurement. it uses AC ratings, and we'll explain that during your consultation.
04 Does laminate scratch easily? +
Laminate is actually one of the most scratch-resistant residential floors available. The surface layer is harder than hardwood and resists scratches from furniture, dog nails, and dropped objects better than most people expect. The trade-off is the core. if water gets underneath through a seam or scratch, the board can swell. That's why we recommend laminate in dry areas and LVP in wet ones.
05 How long does installation take? +
Most LVP and laminate projects run 2-4 days, including demo, leveling, installation, and trim work. Larger jobs, multiple rooms, or stair builds add time. We give you a realistic timeline during your consultation, not the best-case fantasy number.
06 Is LVP really waterproof, or just water-resistant? +
The plank itself is waterproof. But your floor system is only as good as its weakest point. If water sits on the surface and runs into a seam, it can reach the subfloor underneath. For typical spills, pet accidents, and bathroom moisture, LVP is the right call. For a full bathroom remodel with a shower or tub nearby, we still recommend tile in the wet zones. Again, the product is waterproof. The whole floor system needs to be considered.
07 What's included in the per-sqft price? +
Every per-sqft rate on this page is a true installed price. material, underlayment, labor, and tax. Demo, leveling, baseboards, and transitions vary by project and show as separate line items on your written estimate before we start. Nothing is buried. You'll see every dollar accounted for, and we lock your material pricing at deposit, even if supplier costs change before your install date.
08 Will LVP or laminate increase my home's resale value? +
Both add value compared to outdated or worn flooring, but neither carries the resale premium hardwood does. The right reason to choose LVP or laminate is how it fits your life and your space. The value bump comes from having clean, modern floors, not from the specific product. If maximum resale value is the priority, we'll have an honest conversation about whether hardwood is the better long-term play for your home.

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