LVP & Vinyl Flooring Installation in NE Georgia
Looks like hardwood. Handles water like tile. Holds up to kids, dogs, and Georgia humidity without flinching.
Luxury vinyl plank has become the go-to flooring for a reason: it looks great, it's waterproof, it's tough, and it costs less than hardwood. For kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and high-traffic areas, LVP makes a lot of sense.
But not all LVP is the same. The samples you see at the big box store are the entry-level products. The wear layers are thinner. The click-lock systems are cheaper. And the person installing it might be doing their third floor ever.
We carry commercial and residential-grade LVP in our showroom — products with 20-mil and 28-mil wear layers that actually hold up to real life. Come in and see the difference between a $2/sqft plank and a $5/sqft plank. It's obvious when they're side by side.
Our crews install LVP every week. Proper subfloor prep, clean transitions at doorways, tight seams, and baseboards that look like they belong. The install quality matters as much as the product quality.
When LVP Makes Sense
Kitchens and Bathrooms
100% waterproof. A burst pipe or an overflowed bathtub won't ruin a vinyl floor the way it ruins hardwood.
Basements
Can be installed directly over concrete. Doesn't react to below-grade moisture the way hardwood does.
Rental Properties
Durable, affordable, and tenants can't destroy it the way they can carpet.
Homes with Pets
Scratch-resistant wear layer, doesn't show claw marks, and accidents wipe up clean.
Budget-Conscious Whole-House
When you want the look of hardwood throughout but the budget says otherwise, LVP is the honest answer.
When Hardwood Is the Better Call
We install both, and we'll be straight with you: if you're doing a main-floor living room in a home you plan to own for 20+ years, real hardwood adds more long-term value. LVP doesn't increase home appraisal value the way hardwood does, and it can't be refinished — when it's done, it's done. The showroom is the best place to weigh the tradeoff.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from verified Google customers.
"Choosing Southern Woods Flooring was one of the best decisions I've ever made! From my initial consultation with Zac to the installation team's work, the entire experience was phenomenal. The flooring in my primary room and closets looks amazing. The craftsmanship is top-notch. The team arrived on time, were pleasant and professional, and thoroughly cleaned up after the installation. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
"We had a great experience working with Southern Woods on redoing our floors with LVP. Rob's lifetime of experience made the process go incredibly smoothly. He had an answer for every question we had. Alex and his crew did an awesome job on the install. At the end of the job Alex gave us a walk through of the house and went the extra mile to make sure our furniture was placed back where we wanted it."
"Due to water damage, the floors in my entire house had to be replaced. Carpet upstairs. Luxury vinyl downstairs. Rob was easy to work with, and answered all my questions. The installers got the entire house done in 1 day. It looks absolutely fantastic! The entire process was very easy."
Frequently Asked Questions
LVP (luxury vinyl plank) is 100% waterproof — the core won't swell or warp if it gets wet. Laminate has an HDF core that absorbs water and can bubble or delaminate from spills or leaks. For kitchens, bathrooms, basements, or any room near water, LVP is the better choice. We carry both in the showroom so you can compare.
In many cases, yes. LVP can go over existing tile, vinyl, or concrete if the surface is flat and stable. It can't go over carpet. The subfloor needs to be level within 3/16" over 10 feet — if it's not, we level it first. We'll check your existing floor during the proposal visit.
Yes, true LVP with a rigid core (SPC or WPC) is 100% waterproof. The planks themselves won't swell, warp, or delaminate from water exposure. That said, water can still seep between planks if they're not installed tightly, so proper installation matters. We wouldn't recommend it in a room that floods regularly, but for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements it's excellent.
LVP installs faster than most flooring types. A typical room takes half a day to a full day. A whole house can be done in 2–3 days. The click-lock system doesn't require adhesive or nailing, so there's no drying time — you can walk on it and move furniture back the same day.
The entry-level stuff at big box stores can look repetitive. The products we carry have longer pattern repeats, registered embossing that matches the printed grain, and realistic edge textures. Side by side, most people can't tell our commercial-grade LVP from real hardwood at a glance. Come to the showroom and see for yourself.
Installed cost typically ranges from $5–$10 per square foot depending on the product quality, wear layer thickness, and subfloor prep needed. That includes materials, underlayment, labor, and basic furniture moving. We'll give you a written price after measuring — not a "starting at" number.
Walk on it before you buy it. See LVP, hardwood, and everything in between.
Visit our Bethlehem showroom to compare LVP options side by side.