Flooring
Engineered hardwood, LVP, tile, and natural stone flooring installed to last.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Substrate prep
Self-leveled to 1/8" over 10', moisture-tested.
Skim coat over dips, no moisture test.
Why it matters: Bad substrate is the #1 flooring failure cause.
Underlayment
Product-specific (cork for hardwood, Ditra for tile, foam for LVP).
Whatever's on the truck.
Why it matters: Wrong underlayment voids the manufacturer warranty.
Transitions
T-mold, reducers, and thresholds properly cut and secured.
low-grade plastic transitions that come loose.
Why it matters: Bad transitions are trip hazards and look low-grade.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Prep
1–2 daysRip out old flooring, moisture-test, self-level.
Underlayment
1 dayInstall product-specific underlayment or membrane.
Install
2–5 daysLay flooring with proper expansion gaps.
Trim & transitions
1 dayShoe molding, transitions, quarter round.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for flooring.
Every install starts with moisture testing your slab or subfloor. We won't install engineered hardwood over damp concrete — it'll cup and buckle every time. We self-level to 1/8" over 10 feet before any tile or plank goes down. Bumps and dips in the substrate telegraph through your finish floor and cause premature wear. On tile over slab, we use Schluter Ditra uncoupling membrane. It's the difference between grout that stays put and grout that cracks in year two.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
Hardwood, LVP, or tile in Houston?+
LVP for kitchens/baths and homes with kids/pets — it's waterproof. Engineered hardwood for living/bedroom. Tile for bath/laundry.
Can I install over my existing tile?+
LVP yes with the right underlayment. Tile-on-tile is possible but rarely worth it. We'll recommend.
How long does hardwood last?+
30+ years on quality engineered, longer on solid. Refinishable 2–3 times.
Do you handle furniture moving?+
Yes — moving and returning is included in every install.
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