Luxury vinyl plank flooring in Conroe TX by Palacios Construction Group
Waterproof & Pet-Proof  |  Installed Over a Flat, Prepped Subfloor  |  Looks Like Wood, Lives Like Vinyl  |  Family-Owned Since 1985  |  Free Estimates

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Conroe and the Greater Houston Area

Luxury vinyl plank is the most popular flooring we install, and for good reason: it looks like real wood, it is waterproof and pet-proof, and it stands up to everything a busy Texas household throws at it. We install LVP across Conroe, Willis, the Lake Conroe area, and greater Houston — from a single room to a whole-home floor — with the subfloor prep that separates a floor that lasts from one that fails.

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Why Homeowners Trust Us

Looks Like Wood. Lives Like Vinyl.

Luxury vinyl plank is the most popular flooring we install, and for good reason: it looks like real wood, it is waterproof and pet-proof, and it stands up to everything a busy Texas household throws at it. Palacios Construction Group installs LVP flooring across Conroe, Willis, the Lake Conroe area, and greater Houston, from a single room to a whole-home floor, with the subfloor prep that makes the difference between a floor that lasts and one that fails. It solved the old trade-off that forced homeowners to choose between the warm look of wood and the worry-free durability of vinyl, and that is why it has taken over so many homes.

What separates an LVP floor that looks and feels solid for years from one that flexes, gaps, or peaks is almost entirely in what is underneath: a flat, clean, properly prepped subfloor and the right install method. Because we prep the subfloor right and install to the manufacturer's spec, you get a floor that lies flat, locks tight, and performs exactly the way good LVP is supposed to. A floor laid fast over an unprepped subfloor can look fine on install day and start telegraphing every flaw within weeks, which is why the prep matters more than the plank.

We are a family company that has built in Texas since 1985, and owner Joel Palacios is on every project. One call reaches a real person, the estimate is free and in writing, and a one-year workmanship warranty backs the work. Whether you are replacing worn carpet and tile or flooring a whole house, this is where to start.

Waterproof Construction

Handles spills, pets, and our humidity.

Subfloor Prepped Flat

The flat, clean base is what LVP requires.

Looks Like Real Wood

Realistic wood looks without wood's worries.

Tough Wear Layer

Stands up to kids, pets, and daily traffic.

Whole-Home Capable

One continuous floor through the house.

Family-Owned Since 1985

Owner Joel Palacios is on every project and backs the work.

Why Some LVP Floors Lie Flat
And Others Flex & Gap

Three Things That Decide How LVP Performs

LVP is forgiving compared to wood, but it is not foolproof, and three things decide whether the floor lies flat and locks tight for years or flexes, gaps, and peaks. All three are about the prep and the install, not the plank you pick.

01

The subfloor underneath

LVP follows the surface under it, so a subfloor that is not flat telegraphs every dip and high spot into the finished floor, causing flex, hollow spots, and joints that separate. We level and flatten the subfloor, fill the low spots, and grind the high ones, so the planks lie flat and lock tight. This prep is the single biggest factor in how an LVP floor performs. You feel it underfoot as soft, hollow spots, and you see it where the joints between planks start to lift and separate.

02

A clean, dry, sound base

LVP needs a clean, dry, sound base to sit on. We remove the old flooring, clean off the adhesive and debris, check for moisture issues on the slab, and address them before any plank goes down. Installing over a dirty, damp, or failing base is what leads to floors that lift, smell, or fail, and we make sure the base is right first. Bits of old adhesive, debris, or a damp slab left under the floor will work against it from day one, no matter how good the plank is.

03

The right installation and expansion gaps

LVP expands and contracts with temperature, so it has to be installed with the proper expansion gaps at the walls and the right method for the product, whether floating or glue-down. We install according to the manufacturer's specification, leave the expansion room the floor needs, and detail the transitions, so the floor does not peak, buckle, or gap as the seasons change. This is one of the most common do-it-yourself mistakes, since a floor butted tight to the baseboard has nowhere to move and lifts in the middle as it warms.

Family-owned
Since 1985
Waterproof floors
Tough wear layer
Prepped flat
Installed to spec
1-Year Warranty
On our workmanship
LVP Flooring We Install
Across Montgomery County

Rooms, Products, and Whole-Home Floors

We install the full range of luxury vinyl plank for homeowners across Montgomery County and greater Houston. If your project is on this list, we can do it.

Wide-plank LVP in an open living area
Luxury vinyl plank installation in progress
Finished whole-home LVP run
01

Rooms and spaces

  • Whole-home LVP floors
  • Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways
  • Kitchens and bathrooms
  • Basements and bonus rooms
  • High-traffic entries and mudrooms
02

Products and types

  • Rigid-core LVP
  • Waterproof and water-resistant planks
  • Wide-plank and wood-look styles
  • Stone and tile-look LVT
  • Click-lock floating and glue-down
03

Subfloor and prep

  • Old flooring removal and haul-off
  • Subfloor leveling and flattening
  • Moisture assessment on slab
  • Underlayment where specified
  • Adhesive removal and cleanup
04

Detail and finish

  • Transitions and reducers
  • Stair nosing and steps
  • Baseboard and quarter-round
  • Thresholds at doorways
  • Trim and finish work
05

Pairs naturally with

  • Hardwood and tile flooring
  • Whole-home remodeling
  • Kitchen and bath remodels
  • Interior painting and trim
Our Process, Start to Finish

How We Install
Your LVP Floor

Our process preps the subfloor, sets a sound base, and installs to spec, so the floor lies flat and lasts.

01

Your call reaches a real person

You reach Joel or his wife directly. We learn the rooms and square footage, the product you have in mind, what is on the floor now, and your timeline, then schedule a time to see the space. There is no call center and no runaround, just a straight conversation with the people who will actually install your floor.

02

On-site measure and subfloor check

We measure the rooms, check the subfloor for flatness and moisture, look at the transitions and the existing flooring, and help you choose a product if you want the guidance. We confirm exactly what is included. If the subfloor needs significant leveling or there is a moisture concern on the slab, we flag it up front so the estimate reflects the real work.

03

A clear written estimate

You receive a written estimate by the square foot installed with no hidden fees, honored for up to three months, with the removal, subfloor prep, product, and trim laid out clearly.

04

Remove the old flooring

We remove and haul off the old carpet, tile, or flooring, pull the tack strips and adhesive, and clear the rooms down to a clean subfloor, so we are starting from a sound base.

05

Prep and flatten the subfloor

We level and flatten the subfloor, fill low spots, grind high ones, and address any moisture issues, so the base is flat, clean, and dry. This is the step that makes the finished floor lie flat and lock tight.

06

Install the LVP to spec

We install the planks to the manufacturer's spec, with the proper expansion gaps, staggered seams for strength and looks, and the right method for your product, detailing the transitions and the cuts at the walls and cabinets.

07

Trim, finish, and final walkthrough

We install or reset the baseboard and quarter-round, set the transitions and thresholds, clean up, and walk the finished floor with you. Our workmanship is backed by a one-year warranty.

LVP Flooring in the Lake Conroe Climate

What Shapes an LVP Floor Around Here

Our slabs, humidity, water, and homes all shape how LVP should be installed here. These are the realities we install around.

Slab homes and moisture

Many homes here are built on concrete slabs, and slabs can carry moisture that affects flooring. We check for moisture on slab installs and address it before laying LVP, because trapping moisture under a floor leads to problems, and one of LVP's advantages is that the right product handles slab conditions well when it is installed correctly. Skipping the moisture check on a slab is one of the surest ways to ruin an otherwise good floor, so we never treat it as optional.

Expansive clay and slab movement

Our expansive clay can cause slabs to move and develop unevenness over time, and that shows up as dips and high spots in the subfloor. We flatten and level the subfloor to deal with that unevenness, so the finished LVP lies flat instead of following every imperfection in the slab. An older slab home almost always needs some leveling, and skipping it is the fastest way to end up with a floor that flexes underfoot.

Humidity and temperature swings

Our humidity and temperature swings cause flooring to expand and contract, and LVP is no exception. We install with the proper expansion gaps and acclimate the product as needed, so the floor handles our seasonal swings without peaking, buckling, or gapping.

Water, spills, and the lake life

With lake living, pools, and the indoor-outdoor lifestyle here, floors see a lot of water, and that is exactly where waterproof LVP shines. We install waterproof products in kitchens, baths, entries, and throughout, so spills, wet feet, and humidity are no threat to the floor. Wet feet from the pool or lake that would slowly destroy a wood floor, simply wipe it up off LVP with no harm done.

Busy households with pets

Homes around Lake Conroe are active, with pets, kids, and constant traffic, and that is hard on flooring. LVP's tough wear layer stands up to scratches, claws, and traffic far better than wood or carpet, and we install a product matched to how hard your household uses the floor. Matching the wear layer to that reality up front means the floor still looks good years later instead of showing its traffic lanes early.

Open floor plans and whole-home runs

Many homes here have open floor plans where one continuous floor runs through the main living areas. We plan the layout and the direction of the planks for a seamless look across those open runs and detail the few transitions cleanly, so the floor reads as one uninterrupted surface. Running the same plank through the kitchen, living, and dining areas without thresholds breaking it up is a big part of what makes those open plans feel spacious.

Pricing

How LVP Flooring Is Priced

The square footage prices LVP flooring, the product you choose, how much subfloor prep is needed, and the removal and trim work, so a single room over a flat subfloor and a whole house with leveling and stairs are different projects. We give you an accurate written estimate after seeing the space. Two homes of the same size can land far apart depending on how much leveling the subfloor needs and how much old flooring has to come out, so we quote after seeing the space.

Free on-site estimate

We do not charge for estimates. We measure the rooms, check the subfloor, and give you a written quote by the square foot installed at no cost and no obligation.

Priced by the square foot, installed

We price by the square foot installed and lay out the product, the removal, the subfloor prep, and the trim separately, so you see exactly what goes into the number. That makes it easy to choose a product and scope that fit your budget.

What moves the price

The biggest drivers are the square footage, the grade and thickness of the product, how much subfloor leveling is needed, the removal and haul-off, stairs, and the trim and transitions. We lay each line out clearly so you can choose the floor that fits your budget.

In Practice

LVP Floors We're Proud Of

Here is how our LVP works in real homes. These are representative examples of the work we do, framed plainly.

Whole-home carpet and tile to one continuous floor

A common project is tearing out a mix of worn carpet and dated tile and installing one continuous LVP floor through the whole house. We level the subfloor so the planks lie flat across every room, run the floor in one direction for a seamless look, and detail the transitions, so the home goes from a patchwork of old surfaces to one clean, modern, waterproof floor. The visual change is dramatic, since replacing several mismatched old surfaces with one flowing floor makes the whole house feel larger and more current.

A waterproof floor for a house with pets and kids

For busy households with pets and children, we install waterproof LVP that shrugs off spills, accidents, and muddy paws. We prep the subfloor and install a tough, rigid-core product, so the family gets a floor that looks like wood but cleans up easily and holds up to the daily abuse that would ruin real hardwood or carpet. Real hardwood would stain and scratch under that kind of use, and carpet would hold the mess, so LVP is often the only floor that keeps up with a full house.

LVP as part of a whole-home remodel

When new flooring is part of a larger remodel, we coordinate the LVP with the other work so the timing is right and the floor ties into new trim, paint, and cabinets. Because we are a full remodeler, the floor is planned into the whole project rather than rushed in at the end, and the result looks cohesive. Laying the floor at the right point in the project, after the messy trades and before the trim and baseboards, protects the new floor and ties it cleanly into the walls.

How a prepped LVP install compares to a quick lay

What Matters Prepped Install (Palacios)VS Quick / Low-Bid Lay
SubfloorLeveled and flattenedLaid over dips
Old flooringRemoved and hauled offSometimes left under
MoistureChecked on the slabIgnored
Expansion gapsProper at the wallsSkipped, floor peaks
SeamsStaggered for strengthLined up, weak
FlatnessPlanks lie flatFlex and hollow spots
TransitionsDetailed and cleanRough
TrimBaseboard and quarter-roundGaps left
StairsNosed and finishedAvoided
Warranty1-year workmanshipVaries
The Expertise Behind the Work

What Goes Into an LVP Floor Done Right

LVP looks easy to install, but a floor that lasts comes from prep and proper method. Here is the expertise behind ours.

Getting the subfloor flat

The subfloor is everything with LVP. Because the planks are relatively thin and follow the surface under them, any dip, hump, or debris shows in the finished floor as flex, hollow sounds, or separated joints. We level the low spots, grind the high ones, and clean the base, so the floor lies flat and locks tight. This prep is the difference between a floor that feels solid and one that feels cheap. We would rather spend the extra time getting the base flat than watch a quality plank reveal every imperfection it was laid over.

Managing moisture on the slab

In slab homes, moisture is the hidden risk. We check the slab for moisture and address it with the right approach before installing, so we are not trapping dampness under the floor. Handling moisture correctly is what lets LVP perform on a slab, and skipping that check is a gamble that can ruin a floor.

Leaving the right expansion gaps

LVP moves with temperature, and a floor installed tight to the walls has nowhere to go, so it peaks and buckles. We leave the manufacturer's specified expansion gap around the perimeter and at fixed objects and cover it cleanly with the trim, so the floor can move with the seasons without failing.

Choosing the right product and wear layer

Not all LVP is equal, and the wear layer and core determine how it holds up. We help you match the product to your household, a thicker wear layer and rigid core for high-traffic, pet-heavy homes, and a quality plank for the look you want, so you are not paying for more than you need or buying a floor that will not last. Two planks that look identical in the showroom can perform completely differently in a busy home, which is why we steer you by the specs, not just the picture. We install whatever brand you prefer, and through our direct partnership with Pelican International's Solstone line we can pass contractor-level pricing on premium, 100 percent waterproof SPC planks straight to you.

Installing for strength and looks

How the planks are laid matters. We stagger the seams for both strength and a natural look, run the planks in the direction that suits the space, and plan the layout so the cuts at the walls are clean and the pattern looks intentional. A well-planned layout is what makes an LVP floor look custom rather than just covered. A thoughtful layout also avoids leaving thin, awkward sliver-width planks against the most visible walls, which is a telltale sign of a rushed job.

Detailing transitions and stairs

The details at doorways, transitions, and stairs are where installation quality shows. We set clean transitions and thresholds, nose and finish stairs properly, and tie the floor into other surfaces neatly, so the floor looks finished everywhere, not just in the open field of the room.

Trim and a finished result

A floor is not done until the trim is right. We install or reset the baseboard and quarter-round to cover the expansion gap cleanly and tie the floor to the walls, so the finished result looks built-in and complete rather than like planks dropped on the floor.

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Whether you are replacing worn carpet and tile or flooring a whole house, Palacios Construction Group preps the subfloor flat, checks the moisture, and installs waterproof LVP to spec, so the floor lies flat, locks tight, and stands up to a busy household, with clear pricing and a one-year warranty. Call today to get started.

Subfloor prepped flat, moisture checked, and installed to spec, so your waterproof LVP floor lies flat and lasts for years, since 1985.

Hours of OperationMonday through Saturday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Office11159 North Lake Mist Lane,
Willis, TX
Service AreaBased in Willis and serving Montgomery County and the greater Houston area, including Conroe, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Magnolia, Spring, Tomball, Panorama Village, New Waverly, Pinehurst, Porter, Splendora, Huntsville, Cypress, and Houston.
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