What to know before you buy a floor in Seattle
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Or call (844) 543-5757 nowWritten for homeowners holding three samples and a tape measure. Which product fits which room, what it actually costs installed, how to prepare, and the moisture problem under half the houses in the city.
These guides cover the decisions that matter most for a floor in a Puget Sound house. They describe typical products and typical Seattle-area pricing; your written quote comes from an installer who has measured your rooms.
Laminate vs vinyl plank in Seattle
Room by room: where laminate wins on looks and price, where vinyl plank wins on water, and why many houses get both.
ReadWhat flooring installation costs
Installed ranges per square foot, what moves them, and what removal, prep, stairs and trim add in the Seattle market.
ReadGetting ready for install day
The week-before and day-of checklist, from acclimating boxes to where the crew parks in Seattle.
ReadMoisture, crawl spaces & floors
The crawl space under half of Seattle's houses is the reason floors fail. What moisture does, how it is measured and what prevents it.
ReadInstalling over existing floors
Which existing floors a floating floor can go over, which have to come out, and the flatness, moisture and height checks that decide it.
ReadQuestions homeowners ask us
Should I buy the flooring myself or through the installer?
Either works. Buying through the installer usually gets contractor pricing, the right quantity with waste factor, matching trim and nosings from the same line, and one party responsible if a box is defective. Buying it yourself works fine too; the installer will tell you how much to order and what underlayment the product requires. Labor-only installation is quoted the same way.
How much extra flooring should I order?
Five to ten percent over the measured area for a straight-lay install, ten to fifteen percent for herringbone or rooms with many angles, plus a box for the attic. Returns are often not accepted on opened boxes, so the installer's measure is worth having before you order.
Still deciding? Ask an installer.
Call or text with your room sizes and what is on the floor now. You will get a straight answer on what fits your house and your budget, and a free measure if you want one.