Flooring Replacement
New flooring only performs as well as what’s underneath it. Rainwood Construction handles flooring replacement from demo and subfloor assessment through final install — hardwood, LVP, LVT, laminate, tile, and vinyl.
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What Decides Whether a Floor Replacement Lasts
The flooring you see is the finish layer. Under it: underlayment, subfloor, joists. Every replacement flooring material — hardwood, LVP, tile, laminate — has specific requirements for what’s below it. Ignore them and the new floor fails the same way the old one did.
Subfloor flatness matters most. Hardwood and laminate need 3/16” tolerance over 10 feet. LVP and sheet vinyl show every dip and ridge through the surface. Tile cracks over deflection that wood flooring absorbs. Before any material goes down, we check moisture content, flatness, and structural integrity. A $12,000 hardwood floor on a subfloor with 8% moisture reads beautifully for six months — then cups.
That’s why flooring replacement done right starts underneath. Demo the old material, assess, fix, then install.
Flooring Replacement Cost
Flooring replacement cost depends on three things: what you’re removing, what’s going down, and what the subfloor needs. LVP or laminate runs $6–12/sq ft installed. Hardwood: $10–18. Tile: $12–25. Engineered hardwood sits in between at $8–15. Material is part of it. Demo, subfloor repair, and transitions are the rest.
A straightforward LVP replacement over clean plywood: fast, mid-range cost. A hardwood-to-tile conversion in a kitchen with unlevel subfloor and transition strips to three adjacent rooms: twice the labor. Rainwood Construction quotes after walking the space — moisture meter, flatness check, visual on every room that connects.
OUR FLOORING SERVICES
What Rainwood Construction covers for flooring replacement projects.
Hardwood Flooring Replacement
Solid and engineered hardwood — nail-down, glue-down, or floating. Demo of old flooring, subfloor leveling, moisture testing (pin meter and relative humidity), underlayment where needed, installation, and finish. Oak, maple, walnut, hickory. Engineered hardwood handles slab-on-grade where solid won’t.
LVP & LVT Flooring Replacement
Luxury vinyl plank and tile — the fastest-growing category for a reason. Waterproof, dimensionally stable, click-lock install over most existing subfloors. We check flatness first: LVP telegraphs every ridge and dip. Self-leveling compound where needed, 6-mil poly on concrete, T-molding at transitions.
Laminate Flooring Replacement
Floating laminate over foam or cork underlayment. Not waterproof — core swells on sustained moisture contact. Good for bedrooms, living areas, offices. Not for bathrooms, laundry, or entries with exterior door exposure. We leave 1/4” expansion gap at every wall and cover with baseboards.
Tile Flooring Replacement
Ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone. Demo of existing, subfloor assessment for deflection (L/360 minimum), backer board or uncoupling membrane, modified thin-set, tile, grout, seal. Different subfloor requirements than wood or vinyl — tile doesn’t flex.
Vinyl & Sheet Flooring Replacement
Sheet vinyl and vinyl tile for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry. Budget-friendly, waterproof, fast install. We check for asbestos-containing adhesive on pre-1986 homes before demo — black mastic under old sheet vinyl is common in Seattle-area houses.
Note: Rainwood Construction also does tile installation (shower, floor, backsplash), bathroom renovation, siding, and custom millwork. Contact us to discuss.
Rainwood also offers interior renovations. Contact us to discuss your project.
COMMON PROBLEMS WE FIX
Flooring failures we see on replacement and renovation calls.
WHY CHOOSE RAINWOOD CONSTRUCTION?
Flooring replacement that skips subfloor assessment is guesswork. Rainwood Construction checks what’s underneath before quoting what goes on top — because the subfloor decides whether the new floor lasts.
- Moisture and flatness testing on every project before material selection
- Subfloor repair and leveling included in scope — not a surprise add-on at demo
- Transition planning between rooms and materials — flush, T-molding, or reducer, matched to height difference
- One crew for demo, prep, and install — no handoff between trades
10+
Years Experience
Great people. Showed up early and stayed late to get the job done. Work was excellent. Price was the best i found after four quotes. Would definitely use this company again.
We hired Rainwood Construction LLC to replace our French doors, and the result was outstanding. We knew going in this was more involved than a standard swap — we switched from inward to outward swinging doors, requiring extra attention to framing, flashing, and weatherproofing to keep everything sealed against water intrusion.Anatoliy was our point of contact and led the project from before to after, making sure the swing change and weatherproofing were planned and executed correctly. Igor and Vitaly handled the on-site installation and did excellent, high-quality work. The whole team was on time, professional, and delivered top-notch results. Can’t recommend them highly enough. 5 stars!
Every member of this crew I've had the pleasure of coming in contact with has been professional, excellent in their skillset, and fast. Pricing was reasonable for the excellent job they did.Last year we hired Rainwood to do plumbing and painting for a job. Both crews did such a great job, were thorough, and the level of detail was fantastic!We liked them so much we recently hired them for a quick job (installing ceiling fans). We messaged on a Wednesday and the job was done by Friday.Will absolutely hire Rainwood again and again for every job we do for our home.
Working with Rainwood Constructions on our house remodel was an excellent experience from start to finish. Their contractors were highly professional, skilled, and attentive to detail, and the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. The team communicated clearly throughout the project and ensured everything was completed on time without compromising quality. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a home remodel.
We had a very good experience with Rainwood Construction LLC and Toli during my brother’s home construction project in Shoreline. The team was professional, communicative, and paid close attention to detail throughout the process. We were especially happy with the quality of the fittings and finishing work, which turned out really well. The project was handled smoothly, and the overall workmanship met our expectations. Would definitely recommend them to others looking for reliable construction services.
We had an excellent experience with them on our sunroom project. The quality of the work was outstanding, they were easy to work with, and they clearly explained each step, the schedule, and key decisions (with various options to help us understand cost) along the way. Communication was solid from start to finish, and the final result looks great. Highly recommend, they are my new go to recommendation when friends ask.
OUR RECENT PROJECTS
Recent flooring replacement work by Rainwood Construction.
Request a Quote
Call or fill out the form. Tell us what’s on the floor now, what rooms are involved, and what you’re considering. Photos of the existing surface help.
On-Site Assessment
We check subfloor condition, moisture levels, flatness, and transitions to adjacent rooms. Written scope with material options and line-item pricing.
Clear Scope & Schedule
Material, underlayment, subfloor work, transition details, labor breakdown. Most single-room replacements run 2–4 days. Whole-house: 5–10 depending on material and prep.
Installation
Demo, subfloor prep, underlayment, flooring, transitions, baseboards, cleanup. Walkthrough before we leave.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free on-site assessment. We’re here to help protect your home.
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425-750-1025
Email us
Anatoliy@rainwoodconstruction.com
Visit us
12310 Hwy 99, Everett, WA 98204
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm, Sun Closed
FAQ
$6–12/sq ft installed for LVP or laminate. $10–18 for hardwood. $12–25 for tile. A 300 sq ft living room in LVP with clean subfloor: $2,500–4,000. Same room in hardwood with subfloor leveling: $4,500–7,000. Kitchen tile conversion with demo and backer board: $5,000–9,000. Subfloor condition moves the estimate more than material choice.
Single room in LVP or laminate: 1–2 days. Hardwood with acclimation and finish: 3–5 days. Tile with backer board and cure time: 4–6 days. Whole-house replacement across multiple materials: 5–10 working days. We schedule room by room so you’re not locked out of the house.
Sometimes. LVP and laminate can float over vinyl, hardwood, or tile if the surface is flat and well-bonded. Hardwood can’t go over tile — height and fastening issues. Tile over tile is possible but adds height at transitions. In most cases we pull the old floor to assess and prep the subfloor. Covering problems doesn’t fix them.
Depends on the room, the subfloor, and your tolerance for maintenance. Wet areas: tile, LVP, or vinyl — not hardwood or laminate. Slab-on-grade: engineered hardwood or LVP — not solid hardwood. High-traffic entries: tile or LVP. We walk the space and recommend based on what the subfloor supports and how the room gets used.