It's What's Underneath That Counts
A beautiful floor installed over a poor foundation is a disaster waiting to happen. At South
Valley Flooring, we pride ourselves on being complete flooring experts. We don't just lay
planks; we engineer the entire floor system from the joists up.
Many 'big box' installers skip these steps to save time or hide the costs. We don't. We know that
90% of flooring failures—creaking, buckling, separating—are due to subfloor issues that were
ignored. We believe in doing it right the first time, ensuring your investment lasts for
years to come.
Our Technical Services
1. Self-Leveling & Subfloor Flattening
The Problem: Utah homes, whether new or old, rarely have perfectly flat floors.
Concrete settles, cracks, and heaves.
The Solution: We use laser levels to identify high and low spots. For concrete,
we pour commercial-grade self-leveling cement that seeks its own level, creating a glass-smooth
surface. For wood subfloors, we sand down high spots and fill low spots with specialized
patching compounds.
- Critical For: Large format tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), which will
break if dragged over a hump.
2. Subfloor Repair & Reinforcement
The Problem: Annoying squeaks and soft spots that signal structural weakness.
The Solution: We strip the floor down to the joists. We re-secure the subfloor
panels using screws (not nails, which pull out). If panels are water-damaged, we cut them out
and replace them with new, marine-grade plywood or OSB.
3. Radiant Heat Installation
The Luxury Upgrade: Nothing beats the feeling of a warm floor on a snowy Salt
Lake morning.
Our Process: We work alongside licensed electricians to install electric radiant
heat mats or wire systems. We then pour a self-leveling thermal mass over the wires to protect
them and ensure even heat distribution before installing your tile or engineered wood.
Note: We guide you to specific
flooring products that are rated for thermal cycling to prevent warping.
4. Moisture Mitigation
The Invisible Enemy: Concrete is like a hard sponge; it sucks moisture up from
the ground.
The Defense: We conduct Calcium Chloride or RH probe testing. If moisture levels
are high, we apply a roll-on epoxy moisture barrier that seals the slab, preventing hydrostatic
pressure from destroying the adhesive bond of your new floor.
5. Demolition & Disposal
We handle the dirty work. Removing ceramic tile is dusty, heavy work. We use demolition hammers
and dust-extraction systems to remove your old floor efficiently. We handle all disposal fees
and dumping, leaving your home ready for the transformation.
6. Baseboards & Trim Work
The job isn't done until the trim is perfect. We don't leave you to hire a finish carpenter. We
supply and install:
- Modern Square Edge: Clean, sharp lines for contemporary homes.
- Traditional Base & Shoe: Classic profiles to match existing millwork.
- Quarter Round: A simple solution to cover expansion gaps if you aren't
replacing the main baseboards.
We caulk and prep all trim for painting, leaving you with a finished room.