Flooring questions, answered for Ohio homes

Call, email or send the form on our contact page with the rooms you are thinking about. We reply during office hours to set up a visit to your home.

We walk the rooms with you, measure, look at the current floor and what is under it, and talk about how each room is used. We bring samples so you can see the materials in your own light.

Yes. After the visit you receive a written estimate with the rooms, the floor type, the prep work and the order of the work. Nothing is scheduled until you agree to it.

That is a big part of the visit. Tell us about kids, pets, the home office and the stairs, and we will suggest floors that suit how the rooms are used. The Household mix tool on our home page is a good place to start.

We work in Butler County and nearby Warren County communities. If you are not sure whether your home is in our area, send your ZIP code and we will let you know.

A single room of vinyl plank, laminate or carpet is usually one day. A kitchen with tile, a whole first floor or a staircase can take longer. The written plan lists the days.

Someone should be home at the start of the first day and for the walk through at the end. In between, many families go about their day while we work.

Clear small items, breakables and anything on closet floors. Unplug electronics in the room and keep pets in a closed room or out with a family member while doors are open.

We move the larger pieces such as sofas, beds and tables and put them back afterward. If there is a piano or a safe in the room, mention it when we plan the job so moving it can be arranged ahead of install day.

Removing the old carpet, pad or plank and hauling it away is part of the job when it is listed in the plan.

Luxury vinyl plank is the floor most pet owners choose for living areas, and a tight, low pile carpet works well in bedrooms. Tile is a strong choice at the back door.

Carpet with a good pad is the quietest. For hard floors, a quality underlayment under vinyl plank or laminate takes most of the hollow sound away.

Sweep or vacuum often, use a pH neutral cleaner on a microfiber pad for marks, and skip wax, oil soaps and steam. We leave a short care note for your floor type.

Yes. Keep a box in a closet. A spare from the original batch makes any future repair much easier to hide.

Sometimes, if the old floor is flat, firm and thin. Carpet and anything soft always comes up first. We check at the visit.