Tear-out and haul-away
Carpet, pad, tack strip, laminate, and old vinyl all come out, and the debris leaves with us. Tile and glued-down vinyl take longer and may add cost, but we tell you that at the quote, not the end.
Licensed
Licensed & Bonded
Fully Insured
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24/7 Emergency
Same-Day Response
Warranty Backed
4+ Years Trusted in Austin
What is included in the install
Every quote we write covers the full job, not just the plank. Here is what comes standard, and what we flag as an add-on before we start so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Subfloor prep and leveling
We grind high spots, pour self-leveler where needed, and vacuum the slab clean. Flat within 3/16 inch over 10 feet is the standard we hold. This is the step that keeps your plank from rocking or popping a seam.
Moisture testing and vapor barrier
Every slab gets a moisture meter reading before install. If it reads high, we roll out a vapor barrier first. That is a small cost that prevents a very expensive failure down the road.
Plank install and expansion gaps
Planks are racked to mix dye lots, clicked or glued per manufacturer spec, and left with proper expansion gaps at every wall. Gaps get hidden under baseboard and quarter round, not filled with caulk.
Trim, transitions, and shoe mold
Baseboard, shoe mold, and transition strips at doorways and room changes all go back on. We match the transition profile to the height difference so it looks intentional, not like an afterthought.
Final walkthrough and care sheet
We walk the job with you room by room and fix anything that looks off before we pack up. You get a written care sheet and our workmanship warranty, plus the manufacturer warranty paperwork for your plank.
What vinyl plank flooring Austin TX really involves
Vinyl plank flooring Austin TX is a rigid-core or flexible vinyl plank floor that clicks or glues down over a prepared subfloor, giving you a waterproof surface that stands up to spills, pet accidents, and humidity swings. The planks come in 4mm to 8mm thicknesses with a wear layer measured in mils, usually 12 to 20 mil for residential work. We check slab moisture with a moisture meter first, because laying plank over a wet slab is how floors cup and seams pop six months later.
Most calls we get are from people whose laminate swelled after a slow leak, or whose carpet has hit the end of its life after a decade of Austin pollen, pets, and kids tracking in mud. If you have been searching vinyl plank flooring Austin TX near me and getting nothing but big-box quotes, we do the full job: tear-out, subfloor flattening, underlayment, and trim. We also handle vinyl plank flooring in Dripping Springs Austin TX and the surrounding Hill Country, where slab movement is a real factor.
How our install day runs
No mystery, no surprise add-ons. Here is the sequence we follow on every job, from the first walkthrough to the last piece of baseboard going back on.
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Schedule
Call or book online — a real human picks up and confirms a 2-hour arrival window.
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Diagnose
Licensed tech inspects on-site, then walks you through the cause and your options.
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Fix
The job is completed to code and done right the first time — no shortcuts, no surprises.
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Guarantee
Every job backed by a written workmanship warranty — and we stand behind it.
Tools and methods we use
Tools & Equipment
Moisture meter
Reads the moisture content of the slab or subfloor before install. If the reading is high, we vapor-barrier the slab or delay the job. This one tool prevents most of the cupping and seam-failure calls we hear about.
Drum sander and edge sander
Used to grind high spots on concrete slabs and to prep wood subfloors. The drum sander handles the field, the edge sander gets into corners and along walls where the drum cannot reach.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts door jambs and casings so plank slides underneath cleanly instead of being notched around them. It also handles detail work at cabinets and thresholds where a larger saw would chew up the trim.
Flooring stapler and nail gun
Used on nail-down and staple-down installations over plywood subfloors, and on transition strips and stair nosings. We match the fastener to the subfloor and the plank thickness per manufacturer spec.
Floor roller
Rolls glue-down vinyl plank after install to press the adhesive into full contact. Skipping this step is how glue-down floors develop hollow spots and lifted edges a year later.
Dust containment system
Pulls sanding and grinding dust straight into a HEPA unit instead of letting it settle on your furniture. It matters most on slab grinding, which is the dustiest part of any vinyl plank job.
Pry bar and buffer
The pry bar handles tear-out of carpet tack strip, baseboard, and glued-down flooring. The buffer is used on refinish jobs to screen between coats of finish, and on prep to clean the slab before leveler.
Methods & Standards
Moisture testing before install
We take moisture meter readings at multiple points across the slab before any plank goes down. If the reading is above the manufacturer's threshold, we install a vapor barrier or we stop and address the source. This is the single most important step in preventing a failed vinyl plank floor in Austin.
Flatness tolerance of 3/16 inch over 10 feet
This is the flatness standard most plank manufacturers require for warranty coverage. We grind high spots and pour self-leveler in the low ones until the slab meets it. It adds a day on some jobs, and it is the difference between a floor that lasts and one that fails.
Racking planks to mix dye lots
We open multiple boxes and rack planks across the room before installing, so any shade variation between boxes is spread evenly instead of showing up as a stripe down the middle of the floor. It costs an extra hour and it looks dramatically better.
Glue-down vs. floating install
Floating click floors are faster and easier to replace a plank on. Glue-down floors are quieter, feel more solid underfoot, and resist chair casters better. We recommend based on the room, the subfloor, and how you actually use the space.
Perimeter sealing and transition strips
We leave the required expansion gap at every wall and cover it with baseboard or quarter round, then seal the perimeter and install transition strips at doorways and room changes. This keeps spills on top of the floor instead of letting them wick underneath.
When vinyl plank is the right call
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A rental property in Round Rock needs a floor that survives tenant turnover without a full replacement every three years.
What we do: We install 20-mil commercial-grade vinyl plank in the living areas and hallways, with a waterproof core that handles mop water and the occasional overflow. Tear-out, prep, and install run two days for a 1,000 square foot unit.
→ The floor cleans up in ten minutes between leases, and the owner stops budgeting for carpet replacement every turnover cycle.
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A Zilker bungalow has original hardwood in the bedrooms but a kitchen and bath that have been patched with three different floors over the decades.
What we do: We tear out the mismatched flooring, level the slab, and lay vinyl plank through the kitchen, bath, and laundry. The original hardwood stays in the dry rooms and gets a light refinish to match the new floor's tone.
→ One continuous floor through the wet rooms, original wood preserved where it belongs, and a transition strip at each doorway that looks intentional.
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A Circle C family has a flooded laundry room after a hose failure, with water sitting on the slab for two days.
What we do: We pull the wet flooring, run a moisture meter on the slab, and let it dry to spec before installing rigid-core vinyl plank with a sealed perimeter. We also check the baseboards and drywall for wicking.
→ A waterproof floor that will not swell if it happens again, and a documented moisture reading so the homeowner knows the slab was dry before install.
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A home office in Westlake needs a floor that handles a rolling chair and looks sharp on video calls.
What we do: We install glue-down vinyl plank with a 20-mil wear layer, which resists chair casters far better than a floating click floor. Glue-down also deadens sound, which matters in a second-floor office.
→ A quiet, scratch-resistant floor that looks like wood on camera and does not need a chair mat to survive daily use.
How vinyl plank work runs in Austin
Austin sits on expansive clay soil that swells when it is wet and shrinks when it is dry, and that movement shows up in your slab. We see it as cracks, high spots at the perimeter, and low spots in the middle of a room. Every vinyl plank job we do in Travis County starts with a flatness check and a moisture meter reading, because laying plank over a moving slab without prep is the fastest way to a failed floor. Summer humidity is the other factor. Indoor relative humidity in Austin can sit above 60% for weeks in July and August, and that affects how adhesive cures on glue-down jobs. We schedule glue-down installs for mornings when possible and run dehumidifiers on tight timelines. If you have been searching for LVP flooring installation in Austin open now, we keep same-week slots for tear-out and prep so a water-damage job does not sit wet for a week. We also handle vinyl plank flooring in Dripping Springs Austin TX and the Hill Country, where slabs tend to be even more active than in the city.
Neighborhoods We Serve
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Downtown Austin
Condos and high-rises mean elevator scheduling, HOA rules on work hours, and sound-rated underlayment. We handle all three and keep the noise inside the unit.
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Zilker
Lots of 1940s and 1950s bungalows with pier-and-beam or shallow slab foundations. We check the subfloor structure before quoting, because old framing sometimes needs sistering before plank goes down.
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Circle C
1990s and 2000s slab homes with original laminate or carpet hitting end of life. Most of these jobs are full tear-out and whole-house LVP, usually two to three days.
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Westlake
Larger homes with a mix of hardwood and stone. We often do vinyl plank in the wet rooms and laundry while keeping the hardwood and stone in the main living areas.
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Round Rock
Heavy rental and turnover market. We install commercial-grade 20-mil plank that survives tenants and cleans up fast between leases.
Local Conditions We Plan For
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Expansive clay soil moving slabs
Slabs crack and shift seasonally, creating high and low spots. We grind and level before install, and we check for active cracks that need repair before plank goes down.
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Summer humidity above 60%
Slows adhesive cure on glue-down jobs and can affect plank acclimation. We acclimate plank indoors for 48 hours and schedule glue-down work for cooler morning hours.
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Pre-1978 homes with lead paint on trim
Tear-out can disturb old paint on baseboards and door casings. We are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm and follow the containment and cleanup protocol on every pre-1978 job.
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Slab-on-grade construction common in Austin
No crawl space means moisture comes up through the slab, not down from above. We test every slab and vapor-barrier when readings are high, which is most of the year here.
Flooded laundry room in Circle C
Problems our vinyl plank flooring Austin TX work fixes
Most of our calls come down to a handful of issues. Here is what we see most often, and how we handle each one.
Problem
Laminate that swelled after a leak
Swollen laminate cannot be sanded flat. The seams stay raised, the edges crumble, and every step reminds you the floor is failing. It also traps moisture underneath, which can rot the subfloor.
Our Fix
We tear out the damaged laminate, dry and test the slab, and install rigid-core vinyl plank that will not swell if it gets wet again. We also seal the perimeter and check the source of the leak so the new floor is not a repeat.
Problem
Concrete slab with high and low spots
Plank laid over an uneven slab rocks underfoot, clicks at the seams, and eventually cracks the locking tabs. It is the number one reason DIY vinyl plank jobs fail in Austin.
Our Fix
We grind the high spots with a drum sander and pour self-leveler in the low ones until the slab is flat within 3/16 inch over 10 feet. It adds time and material, but it is the only way the floor lasts.
Problem
Carpet that will not come clean
Austin pollen, pet dander, and mud tracked in from the yard all sink into carpet pad. Once the pad is saturated, no amount of cleaning gets the smell out, and allergy season gets worse every year.
Our Fix
We pull the carpet and pad, treat the slab if there is pet odor, and install vinyl plank that wipes clean with a damp mop. For homes in 78749 and 78748 with heavy tree cover, this is the single biggest indoor air quality upgrade we do.
Problem
Squeaky, gapping hardwood in wet rooms
Wood floors in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms take on moisture and start to cup, crown, or gap at the seams. Once the boards move, sanding and refinishing will not fix it.
Our Fix
We replace the wood in the wet rooms with waterproof vinyl plank and keep the hardwood in the dry living spaces. The transition strip at the doorway makes it look deliberate, and you stop fighting the moisture problem every year.
Why Austin homeowners pick LVP
Vinyl plank is the practical floor for Central Texas. It handles moisture, it handles traffic, and it does not need refinishing every few years the way solid hardwood does. Here is what you actually get.
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Waterproof core
A rigid SPC or WPC core will not swell when water sits on it. That matters in Austin, where a water heater leak or a backed-up drain can put an inch of water on the floor overnight. We seal the perimeter and use transition strips at doorways so water stays where it lands instead of wicking under the plank.
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Scratch and dent resistance
A 20-mil wear layer takes dog claws, dropped tools, and furniture drags without showing it. We install vinyl plank floors Austin TX customers use in mudrooms, kitchens, and home gyms, and those are the rooms that punish a floor hardest. You get a surface you can sweep and damp-mop, no wax, no buffing.
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Fast turnaround
Most single-room installs are done in one day. A full 1,200 square foot house usually runs two to three days including tear-out and trim. You are not living in a construction zone for a week, and you are not waiting on a finish to cure before you can walk on it.
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Works over concrete slabs
Most Austin homes sit on slab, and slab floors move with our clay soil. We flatten high spots, fill low spots, and roll out the right underlayment so the plank does not rock or click. That prep is the difference between a floor that lasts 15 years and one that fails in 18 months.
Licensed, insured, and accountable
Licensed & Certified
- NWFA Certified Installer — issued by National Wood Flooring Association
- NWFA Certified Sand & Finisher — issued by National Wood Flooring Association
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm — issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- OSHA Safety Compliance — issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- BBB Accredited Business — issued by Better Business Bureau
Verified Reviews
Google ★★★★★4.9
Crew showed up on time, tore out 900 square feet of carpet, leveled the slab, and laid vinyl plank in two and a half days. Cleaned up every scrap. The floor is flat and quiet, no clicking anywhere. Quote matched the invoice exactly.
Yelp ★★★★★4.8
We had water damage in the laundry room and needed the floor replaced fast. They got us on the schedule that week, tested the slab, and installed waterproof plank with a sealed perimeter. Explained everything without talking down to us.
BBB ★★★★★4.9
Third rental property they have done for me. Same crew every time, same quality. They haul the old flooring, they put the trim back, and they do not leave a mess. Hard to find that in this market.
What Austin customers say
Real experiences from customers who chose our Vinyl Plank Flooring services.
“We had laminate that swelled up after a slow leak under the fridge. General Wood Flooring tore it out, leveled the slab, and laid vinyl plank through the kitchen, dining, and hallway. Two days, start to finish. The floor is flat, the seams are tight, and my dog has not scratched it once. Worth every dollar.”
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Marisol R.
Homeowner, Circle C
“Our 1940s bungalow had three different floor heights between rooms. They ground down the high spots and poured leveler in the low ones before laying a single plank. It took an extra day and I am glad they did it. No rocking, no clicking, and the transition strips at the doorways look factory.”
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Derek T.
Homeowner, Zilker
“I manage six rentals and I have used these guys on four of them. Vinyl plank in every unit now, because it survives tenants and it cleans up in ten minutes between leases. They show up when they say, they haul the old carpet, and the invoices match the quotes. That is rare.”
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Priya N.
Property Manager, Round Rock
Questions we get on the phone
Real answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners and property managers.
How much does vinyl plank flooring cost in Austin TX?
Most residential jobs land between $4 and $9 per square foot installed in 2026, including tear-out, prep, plank, and trim. A 300 square foot bedroom runs roughly $1,400 to $2,400. Whole-house jobs over 1,500 square feet usually come in at the lower end per foot because setup and mobilization spread across more area. Slab leveling, stair work, and glued-down tear-out add cost.
Is LVP flooring installation waterproof in Austin Texas?
The plank itself is waterproof, and most rigid-core products carry a 100% waterproof warranty from the manufacturer. The floor as a system is water-resistant, not a bathtub. Water that sits at the perimeter or wicks under the plank through an unsealed transition can still cause problems. We seal perimeter gaps and use the right transition strips so a spill stays a spill.
Who installs vinyl plank flooring near me in Austin?
We do, across Travis County and the surrounding cities. General Wood Flooring LLC has been installing floors in Austin since 2022, and we cover Downtown Austin, Zilker, Circle C, Westlake, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, and Lakeway. Call 512 877 7960 and we will get you on the schedule.
How long does vinyl plank flooring installation take in Austin TX?
A single room is usually a one-day job. A 1,200 square foot home runs two to three days including tear-out, subfloor prep, install, and trim. Add a day if the slab needs significant leveling or if there is glued-down tile to remove. We give you a day-by-day schedule before we start so you can plan around it.
Other floors we install and finish
Hardwood Floor Installation
If you want real wood instead of vinyl, we install solid and engineered hardwood across Austin. We will tell you honestly whether your slab and your budget point to hardwood or to LVP, and we quote both so you can compare.
View Hardwood Floor InstallationEngineered Hardwood Installation
Engineered hardwood gives you a real wood surface over a plywood core, which handles Austin humidity better than solid. It is a step up from vinyl in feel and resale, and we install it with the same subfloor prep we use on plank.
View Engineered Hardwood InstallationSolid Hardwood Installation
Solid hardwood is the long-game floor. It can be sanded and refinished multiple times over decades. We install it nail-down over plywood subfloors and can walk you through whether your home's structure supports it.
View Solid Hardwood InstallationHardwood Floor Refinishing
If your existing hardwood is dull, scratched, or grayed out, refinishing costs far less than replacement. We sand back to bare wood, stain, and finish with Bona or Minwax polyurethane. Many customers refinish the wood rooms and put vinyl plank in the wet rooms.
View Hardwood Floor RefinishingDustless Sanding & Refinishing
Our dust containment system pulls sanding dust straight into a HEPA unit, so your kitchen cabinets and bookshelves are not coated in a fine layer of wood flour. It is the same finish quality with a fraction of the cleanup.
View Dustless Sanding & RefinishingFloor Staining & Color Change
Want to go from orange oak to a warm walnut or a cool gray? We use Duraseal and Minwax stains to shift the color without replacing the floor. We always test a sample board on your actual wood before committing.
View Floor Staining & Color ChangeContact General Wood Flooring LLC
Call us at 512 877 7960 or send an email and we will get back to you the same business day. We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm, and we run 24/7 emergency response for water-damaged floors. Same-day estimates across Austin and Travis County.
General Wood Flooring LLC
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Phone
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Address
6900 Deep Cir, Austin, TX 78744
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Hours
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM
Sat: 8AM – 4PM
Sun: Emergency Only
24/7 Emergency Available