Luxurious vinyl plank (LVP) installation across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk

What we install

• Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) — wood-look planks; wear layer over design layer; residential click-lock / floating common. More detail in the LVP vs COREtec quick chooser below.
• Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) — tile and stone looks; same vinyl family as planks.
• COREtec — brand-line LVT we supply & install; 100% waterproof; realistic wood/stone/tile looks; attached cork underlayment on many products. See COREtec flooring installation in Brooklyn below — pick up at the Brooklyn store, delivery for DIY, or we deliver & install.
• Rigid core options — WPC (softer cushion) and SPC (harder, more dent-resistant) when the product line offers them.

Vinyl vs hardwood: LVP and COREtec are PVC-based and moisture-resistant — a strong fit for kitchens, baths, and basements. For solid vs engineered hardwood choices in NYC apartments, see our engineered hardwood vs LVP guide.

Baseboards, shoe molding and quarter round

Floating LVP needs an expansion gap at the walls, and trim is what covers it. We can remove and reinstall your existing baseboards or install new ones, and add shoe molding or quarter round along the base so the gap is hidden and the edges look finished.

How LVP & COREtec installation works

1. Free consultation & estimate — Product (LVP / LVT / COREtec), wear-layer grade, click-lock vs glue-down vs sheet, rooms and moisture risk. Start with the Instant Preliminary Estimate for planning, then free on-site measure for a firm install quote.
2. Material plan — Match samples (COREtec line + other LVP/LVT). Brooklyn store for COREtec displays and samples.
3. Removal (if needed) — Tear-out of existing floor materials when the job calls for it; scope on estimate.
4. Subfloor — Smooth, dry, and prepared. Vinyl can go over concrete, plywood, hardwood, or existing vinyl (not advised over more than one existing vinyl layer). Concrete: moisture test before install when needed.
5. Install — Click-lock / floating (common for homes), glue-down / dryback (often larger or commercial), or sheet vinyl where few seams matter (sheet is pro-install). COREtec: install over most existing hard surfaces with or without glue per product; many jobs walk-on same day when the system allows.
6. Transitions & trim — Doorways, stairs (stairs as separate scope when needed), perimeter expansion gap where the product requires it.
7. Walkthrough — Care notes (sweep/mop; avoid harsh abrasives) and when furniture and traffic are OK. Felt pads under heavy furniture legs.

Click-lock, loose lay & glue-down LVP in Brooklyn

Luxury vinyl flooring installs several ways. The right system depends on the subfloor, moisture risk, and whether the room is a rental turnover, a co-op with quiet-hours rules, or a Long Island basement. Gemini Floor Services installs click-lock vinyl flooring, floating systems, glue-down plank and tile, and loose lay vinyl plank flooring when the product and slab allow. Glue-down is the right call for some rooms — see our glue-down LVP in Bay Ridge.

Click-lock (often called floating) planks join edge-to-edge without adhesive across the field. The floor floats over a suitable underlayment or attached pad, with expansion gaps at walls. It is a common choice for Brooklyn apartments and brownstone gut renovations because tear-out and install move quickly when the subfloor is flat. Glue-down suits uneven slabs (after leveling), stairs, and many commercial offices where a fully adhered field is preferred.

Loose lay vinyl plank flooring uses heavier planks that stay put with minimal adhesive — often perimeter stick or a light tack — so sections can lift for access to the slab later. It is useful over certain commercial and residential slabs where a full glue-down is unnecessary. Not every SKU is loose-lay rated; we match the product to the method on the estimate.

Subfloor flatness still rules every system. Peaks, dips, and moisture get checked before boxes are opened.

Timeline

Job-specific factors — square footage, tear-out, leveling, glue cure, sheet layout, and building access — change the schedule and are confirmed on estimate.

LVP for Long Island basements & kitchens

From our Freeport shop at 220 N Columbus Ave, we install LVP and COREtec for Long Island kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and basements where moisture and traffic matter. Waterproof wood-look plank is a practical choice for Nassau and Suffolk homes that want easy care over unfinished concrete or tired lower-level floors. See the Freeport preschool LVP job and more in our gallery.

Call Nassau (516) 209-6998 or Long Island (631) 739-8353 — same family-owned crew, staged from Freeport. Details and service area: Long Island flooring services.

Waterproof rooms

Luxury vinyl is a strong choice for kitchens, baths, basements, laundry rooms, and entries because the product resists moisture. Planks and tiles still have seams — standing water can get underneath and cause subfloor or adhesive problems if ignored. COREtec’s product claims include 100% waterproof performance for wet areas. Proper install and dry subfloors matter either way. If you would rather coat the slab than cover it, compare epoxy or polished concrete.

LVP vs COREtec / LVT (quick chooser)

More detail: LVP vs COREtec quick chooser · engineered hardwood vs LVP.

Apartments, co-ops & buildings

• Licensed & insured; can supply insurance paperwork buildings ask for.
• Plan elevator bookings, work hours, and hallway protection up front.
• Low-odor / low-VOC lines (e.g. Greenguard Gold COREtec) help occupied apartments when the product qualifies.

The same building-friendly plan applies to Queens apartments and Bronx buildings.

Warranty

5-year workmanship warranty. Covers our installation workmanship as stated on the job.

Manufacturer warranties (COREtec examples: limited lifetime residential; separate structure / waterproof / pet / commercial terms) cover product defects per maker — not a substitute for workmanship coverage. Ask on the estimate for what’s in writing.

Not covered as blanket promises: flooding, abuse, wrong care products, or later modifications.

Who this is for

• Homes & brownstones — kitchens, baths, basements, mudrooms, whole-level vinyl where moisture or budget favors LVP/COREtec over hardwood.
• Apartments & co-ops — floating/click systems, careful tear-out, building-friendly scheduling.
• Commercial — offices and shops (Gemini works residences and businesses of all sizes); glue-down often used on larger commercial vinyl jobs.

What affects the cost

Our Instant Preliminary Estimate gives you a planning number in minutes, and your final quote is confirmed after a free on-site measure. The install quote is shaped by the product line (generic LVP/LVT vs COREtec) and wear-layer or core type (WPC vs SPC), the square footage and layout, and whether the floor is click-lock or floating, glue-down or sheet. Tear-out and disposal of old flooring, subfloor repairs, leveling or moisture mitigation, transitions, stairs and trim, and access (walk-up, elevator booking, co-op work windows) also play a part. To start the conversation, get an instant preliminary estimate.