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Flooring Installation in West Hartford, Connecticut

Plan flooring removal, subfloor preparation, moisture details, hardwood or LVP installation, and fitted stair runners with our Newington showroom team. Three July 2026 West Hartford projects show how different spaces call for different materials, preparation, and installation details.

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Hardwood, LVP, fitted stair runners, removal, subfloor preparation, and moisture protection

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Completed July 2026 • Project 1 of 3

Solid Red Oak Installation with Plywood Subfloor Preparation

The homeowners wanted new solid hardwood in a pre-1900 West Hartford home, but the exposed subfloor was far too uneven for a direct installation. After removing and disposing of the existing hardwood, the team added 3/4-inch plywood to build up the floor, improve the installation surface, and provide added support beneath the new flooring. The preparation and installation stayed within one coordinated flooring scope on this project. Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood was then installed across approximately 200 square feet. The work was completed in one full day.

Appalachian Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood installed in a West Hartford room with wood trim — Completed solid red oak installation after extensive plywood subfloor preparation in West Hartford.

Project facts

Completed: July 2026
Project: Residential solid-hardwood replacement
Rooms: Residential living area
Flooring: Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood
Installed area: Approximately 200 square feet
Elapsed work time: One full workday
Project goal: Install new solid hardwood despite severe unevenness in the existing floor assembly

Scope of work

Subfloor preparation came first in this older home.

Removed and disposed of the existing hardwood
Evaluated the exposed subfloor and confirmed it was too uneven for the planned solid hardwood
Installed 3/4-inch plywood to build up the floor, improve flatness, and add support beneath the finished flooring
Installed Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood

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Completed July 2026 • Project 2 of 3

Karndean Rigid Flooring over a Sloped Basement Slab

This July 2026 West Hartford project replaced layered carpet and VCT in an approximately 354-square-foot basement with Karndean Rigid Art Select Hickory Nutmeg. The concrete slab in the 1940s-era home sloped substantially and consistently from one side to the other, so preparation focused on flattening localized variation along that existing pitch—not making the floor level. A plastic moisture barrier was installed beneath the floating rigid floor. Because 12-by-12-inch VCT was present under the carpet, the removal plan required a negative asbestos test before that layer could be disturbed. The finishing plan also accounted for large gaps beneath portions of the existing baseboard with threshold and end-cap details.

Karndean Hickory Nutmeg rigid flooring installed in a finished West Hartford basement — Completed Karndean Hickory Nutmeg rigid flooring after layered-floor removal, sloped-slab preparation, and moisture-barrier installation.

Project facts

Completed: July 2026
Project: Residential basement rigid-flooring replacement
Rooms: Finished basement
Flooring: Karndean Rigid Art Select Hickory Nutmeg
Installed area: Approximately 354 square feet
Project goal: Replace layered basement flooring while working with the existing concrete slope

Scope of work

The slab needed to be flatter, but it was not made level.

Removed and disposed of the existing carpet and underlying VCT flooring
Kept VCT disturbance contingent on the required negative asbestos test
Flattened localized surface variation along the concrete slab's substantial, consistent slope without attempting to make the basement level
Installed a plastic moisture barrier beneath the floating rigid floor
Installed Karndean Rigid Art Select Hickory Nutmeg across approximately 354 square feet
Planned threshold and end-cap finishing where large gaps remained beneath portions of the existing baseboard

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Completed July 2026 • Project 3 of 3

Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden Stair Runner Installation

For this July 2026 West Hartford project, the homeowner removed the previous runner and painted the staircase before Floors Now arrived. The team installed 22 linear feet of 32-inch Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden 57008-3233 Multi across 12 stairs using the Hollywood method, with one end factory serged. The half-day installation gave the staircase the upgraded appearance and quality-focused patterned runner the homeowner wanted.

Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden 57008-3233 patterned runner installed on a painted West Hartford staircase — Completed Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden runner installed Hollywood style across 12 painted stairs in West Hartford.

Project facts

Completed: July 2026
Project: Residential stair-runner installation
Rooms: Main staircase
Flooring: Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden 57008-3233 Multi stair runner
Installed area: 12 stairs; 22 linear feet; 32-inch runner
Elapsed work time: Half-day installation
Project goal: Upgrade the staircase with a better-looking, quality-focused patterned runner

Scope of work

The homeowner prepared the staircase before the fitted runner installation.

Coordinated the installation after the homeowner removed the previous runner and painted the stairs
Laid out a 32-inch patterned runner across 12 stairs
Installed 22 linear feet of Dynamic Rugs Ancient Garden 57008-3233 Multi using the Hollywood method
Finished the installation with one factory-serged runner end

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West Hartford flooring planning

Compare the flooring and the full installation scope locally.

Floors Now is based on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington and considers flooring projects in West Hartford. Bring room details, inspiration, or a product question to the showroom, or start online so our team can review the rooms, existing floor, preferred material, and timing.

Hardwood installation

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Stairs & runners

Plan runner width, pattern layout, edge finishing, stair profile, attachment method, and surrounding finishes together.

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Subfloor preparation

Understand how flatness, stability, height, and newly exposed conditions affect the installation plan.

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LVP & LVT installation

Plan the floating floor, substrate, moisture details, layout, transitions, and finishing as one system.

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West Hartford flooring FAQ

Questions to settle before installation day.

Can existing hardwood be removed before new solid hardwood is installed?

Yes, when removal and disposal are included in the agreed scope. After the existing boards and fasteners are removed, the exposed subfloor should be evaluated for damage, flatness, stability, height, and any preparation needed before the new hardwood is installed.

What if an older home's subfloor is too uneven for hardwood?

The exposed subfloor should be evaluated for flatness, stability, height, and structural condition before installation. Depending on what is found, preparation may include fastening loose areas, patching, sanding high spots, or installing suitable plywood. Structural movement or damage may require another qualified trade.

Can rigid vinyl flooring be installed over a sloped basement slab?

A consistently sloped slab may still be suitable if it meets the flooring manufacturer's flatness and stability requirements. Localized high and low areas usually need correction, but making the entire basement level is a different and potentially much larger scope.

Does a moisture barrier fix basement water problems?

No. A moisture barrier may be one required part of a flooring system, but it does not repair active leaks, drainage problems, foundation seepage, or other sources of water intrusion. Those conditions should be addressed before new flooring is installed.

What happens if older tile or adhesive may contain asbestos?

Work that could disturb a suspect material should pause until the appropriate testing and removal requirements are resolved. Age and appearance alone cannot confirm asbestos, and testing or abatement may need to be completed by a qualified third party.

What should be considered when choosing a fitted stair runner?

Important details include runner width, stair shape, pattern repeat, material, edge finish, padding, attachment method, and how the runner will meet landings or painted surfaces. Measuring the actual staircase is essential before fabrication and installation.

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Share the West Hartford project location, rooms or stairs, existing flooring, preferred material, known subfloor or moisture conditions, and timing. Our team will review the scope and follow up about the most practical next step.