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Concrete, plywood and OSB preparation: flatness, moisture and pH testing, barriers and self-levelling.
A luxury vinyl plank floor can look perfect on day one, then start to “talk back” months later. Edges curl, joints peak, adhesive lets go, or a musty smell shows up after the room…
Luxury vinyl plank is sold as “waterproof,” but the install system still depends on a dry, stable base. Skip subfloor moisture testing and you can end up chasing peaking joints, moldy odor complaints, loose…
Tile is tough, but it’s also unforgiving. Set it over a subfloor that’s wavy, loose, or damp and it’ll act like glass on a crooked table, it might look fine today, then crack, hollow,…