La Cumbre is known for hardwood, and it also installs luxury vinyl plank (LVP), laminate and carpet. It does not install tile. Google reviews mention luxury vinyl through a whole house, carpet in bedrooms and on stairs, and one job where the crew leveled the concrete slabs, laid cork underlayment and installed the LVP in under four days. Call or text (805) 698-9745 for a free estimate.
What luxury vinyl plank is
LVP is a vinyl plank with a printed wood pattern under a clear wear layer. It handles water well, which is why people choose it for kitchens, baths and rentals. It cannot be sanded or refinished. When the wear layer is gone, the plank is replaced.
What goes under it
Vinyl is thin, so every dip in the slab shows through. The slab is leveled first. An underlayment such as cork goes between the slab and the plank to soften footsteps and cut noise.
“Toni and his crew are absolutely amazing!! They leveled the concrete slabs, installed cork underlayment, and the LVP beautifully in < 4 days. They were in and out, extremely professional, and kept everything clean. The crew even took out all the vinyl planks and put all of the same planks in piles to ensure none of the same looking planks were next to each other when laid down. 10/10.”Kristin H. · Google review
Sorting the planks
The printed pattern on vinyl repeats every few planks. If two identical planks land side by side, the eye finds them. Sorting the planks into piles by pattern before laying them, as that review describes, keeps twins apart.
Carpet
“I would like to thank La cumbre floor covering and design for doing such a great job installing my carpet and stairs. Tonathiu and crew pay special attention to detail and made sure to do the best job possible. Thank you guys for a great job. I would recommend La cumbre floor covering & design anytime...”Jesus T. · Google review
“Tony and his crew are amazing. They installed gorgeous luxury vinyl throughout my house and carpeting in a bedroom and when I called them back to fix a little issue they came with smiles and fixed everything and I am happy happy happy. Very hard-working people.Thank you Tony.”The rock fairy · Google review
Vinyl plank or hardwood?
| What | Luxury vinyl plank | Hardwood |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | A printed layer under clear vinyl | Real wood |
| Water | Handles spills and wet rooms | Spills need wiping up; not for wet rooms |
| When it wears out | Replaced | Sanded and refinished |
The full comparison, room by room, is in choosing a floor.
Questions
Does La Cumbre install luxury vinyl plank?
Yes. Two Google reviews describe luxury vinyl installed by Tony and his crew, one of them over a leveled slab with cork underlayment.
Does La Cumbre install carpet?
Yes. Google reviews describe carpet installed in bedrooms and on stairs, and carpet removed before hardwood work.
Does La Cumbre install laminate?
Yes. Laminate is a click-together floor with a printed wood look over a fiberboard core. It needs the same flat, dry base as vinyl.
Does La Cumbre install tile?
No. Tile is a separate trade and a separate state license class.
Can luxury vinyl plank go over concrete?
Yes, if the slab is flat and dry. Low spots are filled first, and an underlayment can go between the slab and the plank.