Flooring Installation in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Doubles from the 1890s-1920s often have beautiful original hardwood that's worth preserving. We'll assess the condition first - if the floors are in good shape, we can refinish them instead of covering. For damaged floors, we can install engineered hardwood or LVP over them after proper leveling and underlayment to protect the historic material beneath.

Victorian homes often have settling and unlevel subfloors after 100+ years. We use self-leveling compound for minor variations and sister joists for structural issues. For tile installations, we add cement board over the existing subfloor to create a stable base. Lake effect snow creates moisture cycles that can warp floors, so we always check for and address any water damage before installation.

We recommend luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or porcelain tile for high-traffic areas and mudrooms where snow and salt are tracked in. For living areas, engineered hardwood is more stable than solid hardwood in Buffalo's humidity fluctuations. All installations include proper moisture barriers, especially important in basements where spring snowmelt can cause flooding.