Flooring FAQs from our Haubstadt showroom.
Answers about installing luxury vinyl, living with children and pets, preventing scratches and carpet wear, measuring, special orders, samples and financing, grouped by topic.
These are general answers. The right product, installation method and amount of flooring depend on your space and subfloor, so our team confirms them with you.
Flooring a business space? Commercial Flooring
Short answers
- Measuring
- Complimentary measurement, so you buy the right amount of flooring.
- Special orders
- Most special orders typically arrive within two to three weeks after your order is placed.
- Samples
- Take sample boards home to see them in your own light.
Start with your situation
Where the floors in these answers fit. Open a floor to see its own page.
Children and pets at home
- Luxury vinyl plank and tile
Our luxury vinyl tile and plank products are excellent choices for households with children and pets.
- Luxury vinyl plank and tile
An existing floor underneath
- Luxury vinyl
Can be installed on various surfaces, including concrete, plywood and linoleum.
- Luxury vinyl
Carpet in busy rooms
- Carpet
Durable carpet styles designed to withstand everyday use. Vacuum regularly and have it professionally cleaned at least once a year.
- Carpet
Considering another floor? Ask our team how it suits your household and subfloor.
Questions by topic
Our answers to common flooring questions
Grouped by installation, everyday wear and ordering. Each topic links to a page with more detail.
Installing luxury vinyl
Over an existing floor, and glue-down or interlocking planks and tiles.
| Our answer | |
|---|---|
| Can luxury vinyl (LVT/LVP) be installed over my existing floors? | Our answer Yes. Luxury vinyl can be installed on various surfaces, including concrete, plywood and linoleum. Ask our team Whether you need underlayment depends on your specific subfloor, so check with our staff or certified installers. |
| What is the difference between glue-down and interlocking LVP/LVT? | Our answer The choice depends on the specific product and the condition of your subfloor. Some products come in both formats, while others are made for only one installation method. Glue-down installations can be more forgiving on slightly uneven subfloors. Interlocking systems often install more quickly. Ask our team We'll help you choose the method for your product and subfloor. |
More on how we install floors: Flooring Installation
Pets, scratches and wear
Choosing for a busy household and keeping floors looking good.
| Our answer | |
|---|---|
| I have children and pets. What type of flooring is best for me? | Our answer Our luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank products are excellent choices for households with children and pets. They are highly durable, water-resistant and resistant to scratches. Visit our showroom to see styles for busy homes. |
| How can I avoid scratches and protect my floors? | Our answer We offer scratch-resistant flooring options. Whether your floor is hardwood or vinyl, use mats or area rugs near entrances to reduce dirt and debris, and put protective pads under heavy furniture and appliances. |
| How do I keep my carpet from showing wear? | Our answer Carpet pile may show wear over time from heavy foot traffic or the weight of furniture. Vacuum regularly to remove the dirt and debris that can damage carpet fibers, and have it professionally cleaned at least once a year. |
Caring for a floor you already have? Care & Warranty
Measuring, ordering and paying
How much you need, special orders, samples and financing.
| Our answer | |
|---|---|
| How do I know how much carpet or flooring I need? | Our answer We provide complimentary measurement services so you buy the right amount of flooring for your project. Accurate measurements help reduce waste, control costs and make installation smoother. Request an Estimate Tell us about your project to get started. |
| Do you offer special orders? | Our answer Yes. Along with our in-store inventory, we take special orders for specific colors, styles and product lines. Most special-order flooring products typically arrive within two to three weeks after your order is placed. Ask our team We'll confirm timing for the product you choose. |
| Can I take color samples home? | Our answer Yes. Take sample boards home to see how a floor looks in your home's natural lighting and next to your existing décor before you buy. |
| Do you offer financing? | Our answer Yes. 0% financing is available. Ask our team We'll go over financing options for your project. |
Planning your budget? Financing
For a business space
Questions about a business space?
Luxury vinyl flooring is an option for business owners as well as homeowners who want a stylish, durable, low-maintenance floor. Talk through your space with our team.
- Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile
An excellent option for homeowners and business owners.
Project specifics
Get answers for your own project
The answers above are general. Our team confirms the right product, installation method, amount of flooring, price, stock and timing for your space.
Visit the showroom
See flooring in person at our Haubstadt, IN showroom.
Get your space measured
Our complimentary measurement helps you buy the right amount of flooring.
Request an estimate
Tell us about your rooms and the floors you're considering.
At the showroom, pick up sample boards to take home and see in your own light.
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