Selma, NC · Johnston County
LVP Flooring Installation in Selma, NC
Luxury vinyl plank for Selma homes, from the mixed slab and crawl space construction of Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge to historic downtown houses where the subfloor decides everything. Moisture tested on every job. 55 five-star reviews.
When LVP Makes Sense in Selma
LVP for Selma Homes, Judged Floor by Floor
Selma is a Johnston County neighbor to our Clayton showroom, and its housing splits into two conversations. Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge have a mix of crawl space and slab construction, with a lot of first-cycle refinishing work on site-finished hardwood from the 2000s. Historic downtown Selma has older homes on crawl spaces where the original floors are often worth more than anything that could replace them.
In Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge, the LVP question is a moisture question. A slab that tests high, a laundry or mud room, a finished space near grade: LVP over a moisture barrier is the correct product there. On a dry crawl space with 2000s site-finished hardwood on the main floor, the right move is usually a first refinish, not a replacement, and we say so.
Downtown, we are careful. For Selma historic homes, replacement is rarely the right answer when the floor is structurally sound; board-level repair and lace-in replacement can preserve character that could not be sourced today. LVP belongs in the wet rooms and additions of those houses, over a subfloor that has been evaluated for flatness and moisture, not over an original floor that should be saved.
Every Selma homeowner gets the honest comparison, with crawl space air and subfloor readings in hand. Dual-meter testing of subfloor and crawl space air is standard here, because Johnston County crawl spaces are where hardwood problems start and where LVP earns its place.
Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge.
Mixed crawl space and slab construction. Slabs get surface readings at the concrete; crawl space homes get subfloor and crawl space air readings before we recommend a product.
Historic downtown, floor by floor.
Original hardwood that is structurally sound is usually repaired and refinished, not covered. LVP goes in the wet rooms and additions over an evaluated subfloor.
Tramex MEX5 and Delmhorst moisture testing.
Dual-meter testing of subfloor and crawl space air on every Selma job, documented with the written estimate.
SPC for slabs and wet rooms.
Rigid SPC cores for slab installs and rooms near grade. WPC where comfort underfoot matters more in an above-grade living area.
Floating installation with moisture barrier.
Moisture barrier on every install regardless of initial readings. Standard practice.
What Selma Homeowners Need to Know
Technical Considerations for LVP Installation in Selma, NC
Moisture Testing Before Every LVP Installation in Selma
Johnston County crawl spaces are where we have seen the most moisture-driven floor failures, so Selma jobs start with dual-meter testing of the subfloor and the crawl space air. On Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge slab homes we scan the concrete with a Tramex MEX5 pinless meter and confirm with a Delmhorst Total Check pin meter at multiple points. Elevated moisture in either case is what buckles a floating floor or grows mold under it.
Readings are documented in the project file and drive the product and method we specify. The moisture barrier is installed on every job regardless.
Subfloor Evaluation in Historic Downtown Selma
Older downtown homes have settled framing and original subfloors that are rarely flat within the 3/16 inch over 10 feet that floating LVP requires. Where LVP is the right call, in a kitchen, bath, laundry, or addition, we measure flatness and quote leveling or panel replacement alongside the installation. Where the original hardwood is structurally sound, we will tell you it should be repaired and refinished rather than covered. Character that cannot be sourced today is worth protecting.
SPC vs. WPC Core and Wear Layer for Selma Homes
SPC (stone plastic composite) has a dense, rigid core for slab installs, high traffic, and rooms with temperature swings. WPC (wood plastic composite) is softer and quieter for above-grade living areas. Wear layer decides durability more than plank thickness: 12mil for bedrooms and light use, 20mil for kitchens, entries, and homes with dogs. We carry Innova Collection (12mil) and Evolux Rigid Core (20mil) and recommend by use.
Can LVP Be Installed Over Existing Hardwood or Tile in Selma?
When the existing material is firmly attached and flat within tolerance, yes. In Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge homes with worn 2000s hardwood, the honest first question is whether a refinish makes more sense than covering a floor with life left in it. In downtown homes, original hardwood is usually a repair-and-refinish candidate rather than a substrate. We measure and tell you which during the in-home visit, and include any prep in the written price.
Making the Right Choice
LVP vs Hardwood: Selma Comparison
| Factor | LVP | Site-Finished Hardwood |
|---|---|---|
| Installed price (Selma) | $7.25 - $11.00 / sqft | $15 - $25 / sqft |
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core | Not waterproof. Moisture-sensitive. |
| Slab-on-grade suitability | Excellent with moisture testing | Requires very low moisture. Risk on high-moisture slabs. |
| Refinishable | No | Yes. Multiple sands over decades. |
| Long-term home value | Moderate | Higher. Hardwood is a premium feature. |
| Installation timeline | 1 - 3 days | 5 - 10 days including finishing. |
Selma LVP Pricing
LVP Installation Pricing in Selma, NC
All pricing is installed including subfloor preparation. Written estimate after free in-home assessment. Moisture testing and documentation included on every job.
LVP installed (floating)
$7.25 - $9.50 / sqft
Floating installation. Includes subfloor prep and moisture testing. Most common for above-grade Selma spaces.
Moisture barrier (included on every install)
Included
Moisture barrier applied on every installation as standard practice. Protects against moisture migration from the subfloor.
Subfloor leveling (if required)
Quoted at assessment
Self-leveling compound or grinding to bring a slab within installation tolerances, or panel work on an older subfloor.
Pricing applies to Selma, NC and Johnston County. Final price after in-home assessment.
Reputation
What Our Customers Say
“Izral and his crew did an amazing job with the floors in our new to us house! We had our entire downstairs redone -- existing hardwood refinished, new hardwood put down, and everything stained to match. Izral was incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout the whole process.”
Olivia Vandeveer
“We are SO HAPPY with our floors! I talked with 4 other contractors and no one was as helpful, patient, and knowledgeable as Izral. He walked us through every option and made the whole process easy. The finished result is stunning.”
Jennifer Franz
“12th and Oak create exceptional results with flooring. The flooring they installed in my condo is far superior to the flooring initially in place. The removal and clean up was done expertly and the new flooring installed with extreme care and quality. I whole-heartedly can recommend 12th and Oak for any flooring needs. They deliver on quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction, and integrity.”
P. C. Witt
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
For slab homes in Baylee Ridge and Victoria Ridge with elevated moisture, and for laundry rooms, mudrooms, and finished spaces near grade in any Selma home, yes. For 2000s site-finished hardwood on a dry crawl space, a first-cycle refinish is often the better answer. For historic downtown floors that are structurally sound, repair and refinishing usually beat replacement. We test first and tell you which one your floor actually needs.
Dual-meter testing is standard on every Selma job. On slabs we scan with a Tramex MEX5 pinless meter and confirm with a Delmhorst Total Check pin meter at multiple points. On crawl space homes we read the subfloor and the crawl space air separately, because Johnston County crawl spaces are where moisture problems begin. Results are documented with the written estimate.
Only if that is genuinely the right answer. Original hardwood that is structurally sound is usually worth repairing and refinishing rather than covering, and we will say so. Where LVP is the right product, in a kitchen, bath, laundry, or addition, we evaluate the subfloor for flatness and moisture first and quote any leveling with the installation.
LVP flooring installation in Selma ranges from $7.25 to $11.00 per square foot installed, including subfloor preparation and moisture barrier. Most floating installs land at $7.25 to $9.50. Leveling or subfloor repair is quoted separately after the free in-home assessment.
Most Selma homes are completed in one to three days depending on square footage and layout. Subfloor work in older downtown homes adds time and is scheduled up front. Selma is a short drive from our Clayton showroom, so follow-up visits are easy. The written estimate confirms the timeline.
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Where We Work
Serving the Triangle Since 2002
Based in Clayton, NC. We travel throughout Johnston, Wake, and Durham Counties. Call to confirm your specific location.
Johnston County
Home Base- Clayton
- Garner
- Smithfield
- Selma
- Four Oaks
- Benson
- Kenly
- Princeton
Wake County
- Raleigh
- Garner
- Cary
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Holly Springs
- Wake Forest
- Knightdale
- Wendell
- Zebulon
Durham County
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Hillsborough
Don't see your city? Call us. We consider jobs outside these areas on a case-by-case basis, particularly for larger projects.
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Free LVP Assessment for Selma Homeowners
We test the slab or crawl space, evaluate the subfloor, walk through product options, and give you a written estimate. We also tell you honestly whether LVP, a refinish, or a repair is the right call for the floor you have. Selma is a short drive from our Clayton showroom.
113 State Ave #103 · Clayton, NC 27520 · Serving Selma and all of Johnston County