San Marco · Jacksonville, FL
San Marco is Jacksonville's most elegant historic neighborhood — a 1920s planned community centered on the iconic San Marco Square fountain, lined with Mediterranean Revival homes, grand oaks, and one of the best restaurant and boutique retail strips in the city. Gator Carpet & Tile works with San Marco homeowners who demand the highest level of craftsmanship and respect for the neighborhood's architectural heritage. LVP replacement is one of the most common flooring projects we complete — whether replacing failed laminate, tired carpet, cracked vinyl sheet, or outdated LVP that doesn't match a home's current style. We remove the old material, address any subfloor issues it was hiding, and install new LVP that looks and performs like the floor should have from day one.
Remove and dispose of existing flooring → subfloor repair and leveling → moisture assessment → install new LVP system with fresh underlayment → transitions and finishing.
San Marco's homes are almost exclusively pre-WWII construction — Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman styles on generous lots with mature landscaping. Original hardwood, terrazzo, and tile appear in most homes. Renovation projects here are complex: subfloor conditions are unpredictable in 80–100 year old construction, and homeowners expect seamless transitions between original and new materials.
San Marco's position between the St. Johns River and Hendricks Avenue creates a riverside humidity corridor. Many homes have original wood subfloors over pier-and-beam foundations that require moisture treatment before any new flooring system is installed. We assess humidity, check for rot or soft spots, and specify accordingly before any San Marco installation begins.
San Marco homeowners are among the most discerning in Jacksonville — they own homes in one of the city's most historically significant neighborhoods and they care deeply about authenticity and quality. We've completed projects throughout San Marco for homeowners who appreciate our expertise with historic homes and our ability to work alongside general contractors and designers on full renovation projects.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Replacement in San Marco
LVP can be installed over firmly bonded existing vinyl, tile, or hardwood in many cases — but only if the surface is flat and sound. Adding height can create transition issues with door clearances and adjacent rooms. We assess the existing surface and give you an honest recommendation.
Quality LVP with a 20-mil wear layer is rated for 25–30 years of residential use. Even in Florida's conditions, properly installed LVP regularly lasts 15–20 years before cosmetic wear becomes noticeable.
LVP buckling in Florida is almost always caused by insufficient expansion gaps at walls and transitions, installation in a space without climate control, or extreme temperature swings (like a garage or sunroom). Gaps at transition points are usually caused by planks installed too tightly without room to expand.
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Get a free, no-pressure estimate from Gator Carpet & Tile. We've served San Marco and Northeast Florida for over 30 years — we'll come to you, measure your space, and give you an honest price.
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