Verified flooring case study • Berlin, CT • Completed July 2026

Basement Laminate-to-LVP Replacement

Replace old, damaged laminate

Residential Project · Residential Home

Laminate removalMoisture barrierCOREtec LVP

Engagement: Residential Project · Residential Home
Installed area: Approximately 450 square feet
Elapsed work time: One full workday

Project overview

The goal, materials, and finished scope.

The homeowners wanted to replace old, damaged laminate in their Berlin basement. Floors Now removed and disposed of the existing floor, installed a plastic moisture barrier as part of the floor assembly because moisture was a concern, and installed COREtec Norwegian Maple luxury vinyl plank across approximately 450 square feet. The work was completed in one full day.

Project facts

Completed: July 2026
Documented scope: Residential basement LVP replacement
Property type: Residential Home
Rooms: Finished basement
Flooring: COREtec Norwegian Maple luxury vinyl plank
Project goal: Replace old, damaged laminate

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COREtec Norwegian Maple luxury vinyl plank installed through a Berlin basement living area and hallway — View 1.Completed COREtec Norwegian Maple flooring across a Berlin basement living area and hallway.

Scope of work

A basement replacement planned around moisture concerns.

Removed and disposed of the existing damaged laminate
Installed a plastic moisture barrier and taped its seams
Installed COREtec Norwegian Maple luxury vinyl plank as a floating floor
Installed quarter-round and the specified transitions to finish the perimeter and adjoining edges

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