Has Anyone Changed The Vinyl Flloring In Their Home
 

Has anyone changed their vinyl flooring to Tile or Wood Plank?
If so what to they do, take old out pull the trim work in the room?

If you had this done, who do you recommend that does good work?

I had the rolled vinyl that came with my new house ripped out along with all carpet and had it replaced with luxury vinyl plank. Upgraded all baseboards at the same time. They completely removed the existing rolled vinyl, and did not merely install the LVP over it. I used Roberto’s and was happy with the final product and their service.

You generally pull all the baseboard and replace it. You can try to save it but some of it will break during removal and you also have to deal with the nails. Better to just replace it. If there is quarter round or a similar shoe at the bottom you may be able to just pull the quarter round and replace that.

LVL is a very easy DIY project if you are planning on floating it....in case that route interests you.

Two questions, one you do not have to remove the existing baseboard with whatever flooring you choose to use. They will use 1/4 round molding to transition your new flooring to your baseboard. They will remove the existing scribe trim at any cabinetry and reinstall it again on the new flooring you select. Second, if you choose wood or LVP they don't have to remove the vinyl, the new floor will float over your existing vinyl. With tile I am sure they can prep the vinyl floor to accept the tile flooring and float out the transition of the vinyl edge to the concrete slab and make it work. There are usually two sizes of quarter round to pick from, use the smallest they offer. If it was my home and I went with all tile I would have them remove all of the baseboard and supply and install new on top of the tile unless you were to op to taller base where you can tile up to and not lose the height .

I had a mold issue. I had no idea vinyl flooring held the moisture and caused mold. I had it all removed and replaced with tile. Quarter round was added to the existing trim. Great Lakes has done all my flooring and I have been very happy with them. My daughter also had them replace her flooring with plank and she has been satisfied.

Roberto’s removed all old flooring and put down LVF. Quarter round. Very happy,

I presume the mold was under the vinyl,
how extensive was it, and
what did they do about the mold?

I used LA Flooring in Wildwood. Very satisfied and would do it again in a heartbeat.
I got vinyl plank in the kitchen and baths. Rugs everywhere else. Rugs were very helpful for me when undergoing knee replacement surgery. Wall-to-wall carpet makes for a more comfortable living IMO. And I don't have to put down area rugs and throw rugs everywhere. However, I would not have gotten it if we had pets.
I don't believe he took out the old linoleum. I remember them saying something about treating it for mold.

LVT is a floating floor application … it can be installed directly on top of the rolled vinyl

have the baseboards removed. putting in 1/4 round is the cheap way to go. LA Flooring removes the baseboards, paints them and re-installs. Family owned business, great to work with. Had them do LVP after they pulled up the carpet. Can't answer for tile though, but I would have the tile removed, if possible.

I do not like the look of quarter round so I had stick & stone remove my 3 inch base boards and replace with 4.5 inch base boards — no paint touch ups needed and looks great. With them doing my floor they charged around $250 for a whole house upgrade; small designer home.

not a great method, pretty cheap and fast and crap on the value (ROI)

Use shoe moulding not quarter round if you want a nicer look.

Call Rafael 352-561-6314. Very reasonable and EXCELLENT work!!!

As others have said there's two methods. Replace the baseboard or put quarter round on the existing. I would probably only do the quarter round if the existing baseboard trim has a flat face, which it probably doesn't if it's the original trim.

I put in vinyl planking myself and I replaced all the trim, including the doors. The original trim job wasn't very good and they painted over it at some point (sloppy job), which made it look even worse.

I also chose the flat-faced trim over contoured trim. I think it looks cleaner and more modern. I am going to put quarter round on it just because my baseboard is pretty tall at 4 1/2 inches and the quarter round dresses it up a little bit.

I just contracted with Rafael's to install LPV in my bathrooms, kitchen, and hallway. They will remove the baseboards and paint them before re-installing them. I don't care for quarter round trim. They're installing directly over my sheet vinyl. Make sure they replace the wax rings under your toilets.

We had Roberto’s remove our carpet and replace with LVP. All baseboard was updated or replaced where needed and painted. Amazingly fast and clean process.

I’ve used Roberto’s too, and I was very pleased. Yes, they have to remove the baseboard so the planking will look perfect. They can remove the original baseboard, reinstall it, patch the nail holes, and repaint it (they are VERY good at that), or they can replace it with fancier 6” baseboard. I had it replaced, as the cost was quite modest. They cut the new baseboard on the driveway and spray it with primer. Then they install it using a pneumatic finish nailer, then carefully spray a finish coat of paint. I’m glad I had the upgraded trim installed. It looks great. They do exemplary work.

Sounds like we’re both happy with our floors - I did the exact same thing with my baseboards - really makes a difference over the cheap looking quarter-round. A modest extra expense, but so worth it.

I would take off the vinyl to make sure there's no mold on your subfloor. I found lots of mold when I took off my floors where the windows failed before they were replaced (prior to my purchasing). Same with baseboards, get a look at everything before replacing with new IMO.
I like to do this myself, so can't give install recommendations.

I replaced linoleum with tile in the kitchen, utility room and bathrooms, and carpet with hardwood. Floormasters on301 in Oxford did both and did a great job.

What comes standard in the new builds ? I'm thinking of getting the least expensive flooring (rugs, vinyl) and then replacing it myself. I'd say rug would be the cheapest, but I once had a condo in NY with concrete slab foundation where the rug was glued down. Not the easiest to get up. How are the rugs/vinyl secured to the foundation ? Which would be the least expensive and easiest to replace ?

Great Lakes did my house. They removed the old flooring and repaired a long crack on the concrete plus leveled several spots in living and dining areas. So take out the existing floor and check for imperfections.

Most people seem to leave the baseboard and just put up quarter round as the baseboard is likely to split. Some people don’t like that look though.

That’s what I did as well. The nicer moulding was also my choice as I really like the look of that.

Michael, if you dont mind me, asking how much money did you spend upgrading your new home in the first year you bought it?
If you had to do it again would you build it from scratch, like some do?

If you are on a build lot you have that option. Spec home are whatever the builder chooses

Buyer beware of Robertos/Rafael
 

Not sure of the ins and outs of installs of LPV/Wood flooring so my issue may be different, but just a heads up to confirm all installation plans in writing prior to purchase. I had no idea that this would be a problem. I had carpet replaced in my home and there are two open areas where 13ft of seams have been visible from day one. I was told "this is normal". I have never seen this and the carpet that was removed never showed seams. It's quite frustrating that the old installation was better. Have no recourse or any idea how to fix. Ordered thru Robertos, installed by Rafael. Any suggestions or ideas how to fix (short of replacing) would be greatly appreciated.

I have used Rafael twice. To replace vinyl floors with wood. Redo entire 2 baths. All this year. Could not be more happy. Fair pricing. Great customer service. Excellent workmanship.

“Do Not” confuse Rafael with Roberto’s. Now two separate companies. Rafael in Oxford off of 301.

Roberto’s no longer customer focused.

As far as carpeting the quality of your carpeting can affect the seam lines not so much the install. In rentals have used cheaper carpeting and you can see the line.