Zero-Stress Renovation: Installing LVP Over Your Existing Hard Surfaces
When many homeowners in Janesville or Appleton think about a flooring renovation, they picture a nightmare scenario: days of loud demolition, clouds of dust, and the high cost of hauling away old tile or wood. This “renovation fatigue” often prevents people from updating their homes. However, modern Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) offers a “Zero-Stress” solution. Thanks to its “floating floor” design, LVP can often be installed directly over your existing hard surfaces, saving you time, money, and a massive headache. At Macco’s, we pride ourselves on making the renovation process as smooth as possible, and LVP is our most powerful tool for a quick transformation.
What is a Floating Floor?
Traditional floors are usually glued or nailed down to the subfloor, making them permanent and difficult to remove. LVP is different. Most modern planks use a “click-lock” system where the boards lock into each other rather than being attached to the ground.
Bridging the Gaps
Because LVP is rigid (especially Stone Plastic Composite, or SPC), it has the ability to “bridge” minor imperfections in the floor beneath it. If you have an old ceramic tile floor with grout lines, or a dated vinyl sheet floor, a high-quality LVP can often be laid right on top. The planks are thick enough and strong enough to stay flat without “telegraphing” (showing the lines of the floor below). This eliminates the need for a messy “tear-out,” which is often the most expensive and time-consuming part of a project.
Saving Time and Money in Janesville
For a typical kitchen or living area renovation, removing old tile can take a full day of labor and create a significant amount of waste. By choosing to install LVP over your existing surface, you can often cut your installation timeline in half.
A Cleaner, Dust-Free Environment
One of the biggest benefits of skipping the demolition is the cleanliness of your home. Removing tile or hardwood generates an incredible amount of fine dust that can settle in your HVAC system and furniture for weeks. A “direct-over” LVP installation is virtually dust-free. Our professional installers at Macco’s can simply prep the existing surface, lay the underlayment (if needed), and click the new floor into place. For families with allergies or those who simply don’t want to live in a construction zone, this is the ultimate renovation hack.
Professional Pre-Check: Is Your Floor a Candidate?
While top-tier LVP is incredibly versatile, a successful “no-demo” install requires a professional eye. The existing floor must be structurally sound, flat, and free of moisture issues. For example, if your old hardwood is buckling or your tile is cracking due to foundation movement, those issues must be addressed first. At Macco’s, we provide a thorough pre-installation inspection to ensure your subfloor is ready for its new life. We’ll check for “low spots” and make sure the new floor will have a solid foundation to ensure the click-lock joints remain secure for decades.
Start Your Zero-Stress Project at Macco’s
Ready for a new look without the old-school mess? We invite you to Contact us or visit our showrooms in Green Bay WI, Sheboygan WI, Marinette WI, Appleton WI, Schofield WI, Sturgeon Bay WI, or Janesville WI. At Macco’s Floor Covering Center, our goal is to provide our customers with genuine old-fashioned family service backed with honesty and integrity. We create inspiration to express yourself with a distinguished collection of designer choices and flooring essentials to enhance any home décor. We’re proud to feature carpet, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and tile flooring from all of your favorite brands—all at competitive prices suitable to match any lifestyle!