Waterproof Flooring • Jacksonville, FL
Florida floors deal with humidity, wet dogs, kids coming in from the pool and sand carried back from the beach. Braga Remodeling installs the two floors that handle that best, waterproof luxury vinyl plank and tile, and helps you decide which one belongs in which room.
Liability insured · Jacksonville, FL
5.0 · 51 Google reviewsWaterproof describes the surface you walk on. A floor that lasts also needs the slab under it checked and prepared, and that is where we start.
Overview
Water gets on floors here in ordinary ways: a dog bowl, a dripping swimsuit, an ice maker line, a back door left open in a summer storm, a mop used more often because of sand. Carpet holds that moisture and traditional laminate or hardwood can swell from it. The two materials that take it in stride are vinyl plank with a waterproof core and porcelain or ceramic tile.
For most whole-home projects, waterproof luxury vinyl plank is the practical answer. It runs continuously through living areas, kitchens, hallways and bedrooms, feels warmer and quieter underfoot than tile, and a spill left overnight will not swell the planks. For rooms that get truly wet, such as bathrooms, showers, laundry rooms and entries from the pool, tile installation is the stronger choice because the tile and a properly waterproofed assembly are made for standing water. Many homes end up with both: LVP through the main living space and tile in the bathrooms.
It helps to be clear about what waterproof means. It means the plank or tile itself is not damaged by water. It does not mean the floor seals the room like a pool liner. Water from a large leak can still travel through the joints of a floating floor or around the edges and sit underneath, and moisture can also rise from the concrete slab below. No floor is indestructible, either: vinyl can be scratched or dented by heavy furniture, and tile can chip if something hard is dropped on it. That is why slab moisture, flatness and floor preparation matter as much as the product on the box.
LVP for living space
One continuous floor through the home
Tile for wet rooms
Bathrooms, showers and laundry
Slab checked first
Moisture and flatness before install
Honest limits
Waterproof is not the same as damage-proof
What's Included
Rigid-core vinyl plank installed as a floating floor through living areas, kitchens, halls and bedrooms, with few or no thresholds between rooms where the layout allows.
Porcelain or ceramic tile for bathrooms, showers, laundry rooms and pool entries. In showers the waterproofing is a membrane behind and beneath the tile, not the tile alone.
The slab is checked for moisture and flatness, old adhesive is cleared and the right underlayment or membrane is chosen for the floor going down.
Where LVP meets tile, at exterior doors and along the walls, the edges are finished with the correct transition, baseboard and sealant so water has fewer ways to get under the floor.
Our Process
We look at how each room is used, where water tends to show up and what is on the floor now.
LVP, tile or a combination is recommended room by room, with samples to compare against your cabinets and light.
Moisture and flatness are checked so preparation is in the written estimate before the job is booked.
Old flooring comes out and the subfloor is cleaned, flattened and, where needed, given a moisture barrier or waterproofing membrane.
Planks or tile are installed to the manufacturer's instructions, with expansion space for vinyl and full mortar coverage for tile.
Transitions, trim and sealant are completed and we walk the finished floor with you, including care instructions.
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Google Reviews
“I had a great experience with this construction company. They were honest, reliable, and did exactly what they promised. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail.”
“We had an overall wonderful experience with Braga Remodeling. They were responsible, professional and communicated well throughout the process.”
“Excellent service and outstanding workmanship! The crew was punctual, respectful, and very knowledgeable throughout the entire project.”
Tell us which rooms you want done and how the house is used: pets, kids, pool, rental. We will measure, check the slab and put the Braga Remodeling scope in writing. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 520-1994 or email braga@bragaremodeling.com.
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