If you bought a house in Brier Creek, Falconbridge, Hope Valley Farms, or one of the newer builds going up around 540 in the last ten years, there’s a good chance your first floor sits on a concrete slab instead of a crawlspace. And there’s a good chance the builder put carpet or LVP on … The Truth About Installing Hardwood Over Slab in Durham’s Newer Subdivisions
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Working in Durham since 2009. We get called in to fix other people’s hardwood at least a dozen times a year. About a third of those failures trace back to the same mistake: the floor went down before it had a chance to acclimate. By the time the … How long new hardwood should acclimate in a Triangle home — and why skipping this step causes gaps six months later
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Working in Durham since 2009. If your house is in Trinity Park, Watts-Hillandale, Forest Hills, Old North Durham, or anywhere else with a pre-1960 bungalow on a crawl space, this one is for you. The short version: the original oak you’re standing on is probably fine. What’s underneath … What we find under the floors in 1940s Durham bungalows (and what it costs to fix before new hardwood goes down)
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Installing wood floors across the Triangle since 2009. Short answer: in most Durham homes built before 1970, solid hardwood is still the right call. In most homes built after 2000, especially anything with a concrete slab or in South Durham, Brier Creek, and the Wake Forest new builds, … Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood in a Durham Home: Which One We’d Install in Your House (and Why)
You’d be amazed how often this question comes up halfway through an estimate. A couple of contractors have already been by, the homeowner has Pinterest open on their phone, and the only thing standing between them and new floors is figuring out laminate or LVP. So here’s the actual breakdown, from someone who’s installed both … Laminate vs. LVP: Which Is Better for a Durham Home?
Short answer: most refinishing jobs in Durham run between $3 and $5 per square foot. For a typical 1,000 sq ft house, that puts you somewhere around $3,000 to $5,000. That’s the number people want first, so there it is. The longer answer — what makes it $3 versus $5, what nobody tells you over … How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors in Durham, NC?
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we specialize in professional hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homes and businesses throughout Chapel Hill, NC. Whether your floors need a complete makeover or minor restoration, our team delivers high-quality results built to last. With over 16 years of experience, we’ve earned a reputation for dependable … Hardwood Floor Installation in Chapel Hill, NC
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we provide professional hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homeowners and businesses throughout Wake Forest, NC. Whether you’re upgrading your space or restoring existing floors, our team delivers high-quality results built to last. With over 16 years of experience, we’ve developed a reputation for dependable service and … Hardwood Floor Installation in Wake Forest, NC
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we provide expert hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homeowners and businesses throughout Carrboro, NC. Whether your floors need a complete upgrade or simple restoration, our team delivers dependable craftsmanship and long-lasting results. With over 16 years of industry experience, we’ve earned a reputation for quality work … Hardwood Floor Installation in Carrboro, NC
