Luxury vinyl plank installation in Carson City is one of the most-requested jobs we run, and it is also one of the easiest to get wrong. A rigid-core LVP or LVT floor is only as waterproof, quiet and long-lasting as the prep underneath it — which is why we use skilled installers and warranty our labor on every install. If you have already chosen your floor, this page walks through exactly how we install it; if you are still shopping planks, colors and wear layers, start on our luxury vinyl product page first.
What's included in a Landmark LVP/LVT install
Our luxury vinyl installations are turnkey. You don't hire one company to tear out the old floor, another to prep, and a third to lay the planks — one crew owns the whole job from the first measurement to the final haul-away.
- On-site measure & layout planning: we measure every room, plan plank direction for the best sightlines and the fewest seams, and stage material to acclimate.
- Old-floor removal: tear-out and disposal of existing carpet, vinyl, tile or laminate when needed.
- Subfloor prep: the step that makes or breaks a vinyl floor — flattening high and low spots, securing squeaks, and checking moisture.
- Precise installation: click-lock floating install (or glue-down where a product calls for it), with consistent perimeter expansion gaps.
- Transitions & trim: clean thresholds between rooms and flooring types, plus baseboard or quarter-round to finish the edges.
- Haul-away & cleanup: we leave the space swept, walkable and ready to live on.
Most single-level homes are installed in one to three working days once material is on site — larger or multi-room jobs run longer, and we'll give you a realistic timeline with your estimate so you can plan around it.
Why installation makes or breaks waterproof performance
The biggest myth about luxury vinyl is that "waterproof" means foolproof. The plank itself won't swell from a spill, but a floating LVP system still relies on a handful of details that only a careful installer gets right:
What proper install delivers
- A flat subfloor so locking seams stay tight and don't peak or gap
- Correct perimeter expansion gaps so the floor can move with temperature swings
- Properly sealed transitions at doorways, baths and exterior doors
- Manufacturer install specs followed so the product warranty stays valid
What rushed installs leave behind
- Telegraphing — every dip or bump in the subfloor showing through the planks
- Buckling or peaked seams when no expansion gap was left
- Water sneaking under planks at sloppy doorway or tub transitions
Northern Nevada's high-desert climate makes the expansion-gap step matter even more here than in milder regions: a Carson City or Reno living room can swing from baking summer afternoons to freezing winter nights, and a floating vinyl floor needs room to move with it. Our skilled installers size gaps to the product and the room so your floor stays flat and quiet year-round.
Our installation process, step by step
Here is what to expect from the day you call to the day you walk on your new floor.
Measure & estimate
We measure your rooms, talk through subfloor condition and removal, and give you a clear, free written estimate — no surprises later.
Prep & acclimate
Material acclimates on site, we remove the old floor, then flatten, clean and moisture-check the subfloor so the new vinyl has a sound base.
Install
We lay out plank direction, install with consistent expansion gaps, and fit clean transitions and trim throughout.
Walk-through & haul-away
We clean up, haul away the old flooring and debris, and walk the finished job with you before we leave.
Credentials & The Landmark Guarantee
Because we sell the floor and install it, one local team stands behind the whole project when you call with a question. The Landmark Guarantee means warrantied products backed by warrantied labor from the skilled installers we use, so both the material and the workmanship are covered. Landmark Flooring is licensed, bonded and insured.
Nevada State Contractors Board license #0088180.
Really great quality work. Landmark put in ~1450 sq ft. of Vinyl Planks throughout our house. All cuts were precise and the end result was immaculate. I would definitely recommend using Landmark Flooring.
Pricing factors & your free estimate
Installed luxury vinyl generally runs in the range of $7–$15 per square foot for materials and professional installation, but your number depends on the specifics of the job. These are general industry estimates, not a Landmark quote. The factors that move an LVP install price most are:
- Subfloor prep
- Flattening & moisture mitigation add labor
- Old-floor removal
- Tear-out & haul-away of existing flooring
- Stairs & transitions
- Stairs and multiple thresholds add time
- Square footage & layout
- Room count, angles and plank direction
For a full breakdown by material and project type, see our flooring cost guide for Carson City & Northern Nevada — then get an exact number for your home with a free in-home or showroom estimate. Ask us about scheduling a measure, and financing is available so you can install now and pay over time.
Recent LVP installs
We're proud of the floors we lay across the region, and we'd rather show you our own work than stock photos. A gallery of real Landmark luxury vinyl projects is coming to this page.
Luxury vinyl installation FAQ
Can you install luxury vinyl over my existing floor?
Do you have to remove the old flooring?
Why does the subfloor matter so much for vinyl?
How long does an LVP installation take?
Ready to get it done right? Request your free estimate and we'll measure, advise and quote your luxury vinyl installation at no charge — or call (775) 297-3236 to talk it through.