Floor Demolition & Removal
Removal of existing flooring so the space is ready for the next installation.
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Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation in Orlando
WS General Services installs luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in homes and commercial spaces across Orlando and Central Florida, including removing the old floor and finishing the edges with baseboards when the job calls for it.
Free estimates · Residential & commercial · Real project photos below
01 The material
What luxury vinyl plank actually is.
Luxury vinyl plank is vinyl flooring made in long, narrow boards. A printed design, usually wood-look, sits under a clear wear layer that takes the day-to-day traffic.
Most LVP products are installed one of two ways: as a floating floor where the planks lock together, or glued down to the subfloor. Every product comes with its own installation instructions from the manufacturer, and those instructions set the rules for the job.
02 Rooms
Where LVP makes sense.
- Living rooms, bedrooms and hallways
- Open floor plans where one continuous floor runs through several spaces
- Kitchens and other areas where spills happen
- Commercial spaces, when the product is rated for that kind of traffic
Many LVP products are sold as water-resistant or waterproof, which is why they are a common choice for kitchens. That rating is about spills on the surface. It does not fix moisture coming up from below, which is dealt with during preparation.
You can see vinyl and other plank floors from our job sites on the projects page.
03 Climate
Why installation matters in Florida.
Many Central Florida homes are built on concrete slabs, and the air stays humid for much of the year. Vinyl does not swell with humidity the way wood can, but it still expands and contracts with temperature, and manufacturers set requirements for subfloor flatness, moisture, expansion space at the walls and acclimation.
Rooms with large windows and strong afternoon sun deserve extra attention for the same reason. When those requirements are skipped, problems tend to show up later as gaps, separating seams or planks that lift.
04 The work
What an LVP job involves.
Estimate and scope
Rooms, approximate square footage, what is on the floor now, transitions and whether baseboards are part of the job.
Removing the old floor
When there is existing flooring, it comes out first. See floor demolition and removal.
Subfloor preparation
The subfloor needs to be clean, flat and within the manufacturer's limits. High spots, low spots and leftover adhesive are dealt with before the first plank goes down.
Layout and installation
Plank direction, the starting line, staggered end joints and clean cuts at walls, doorways and cabinets.
Transitions
Where the new floor meets tile, carpet or another surface, and at doorways.
Baseboards and trim
The edge of the floor is finished with baseboards when they are part of the scope.
Cleanup
The work area is cleaned up at the end of the job.
05 Real project photos
From our job sites.
06 Questions
Common questions.
How long does LVP installation take?
It depends on the size of the area, whether old flooring has to be removed and how much subfloor preparation is needed. You get a timeline with your estimate.
Do you remove existing flooring?
Yes. Removing the old floor is one of our services and is often part of an LVP job. See floor demolition and removal.
Do you install baseboards after the flooring?
Yes. Baseboard installation is available as the finishing step of a flooring project.
Do you install LVP in commercial spaces?
Yes. We work on both residential and commercial projects.
What areas do you serve?
WS General Services is based in Orlando and works across Central Florida. Include your city or ZIP code with your estimate request and we will confirm.
How do I request an estimate?
Call or text (321) 945-6877, message us on WhatsApp, or use the estimate form. Photos of the space help. Estimates are free.
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Planning a new vinyl floor? Send the basics.
Tell us the rooms, the approximate size and what is on the floor now. Photos help.