RiverTown, FL
Gator Carpet & Tile's LVP installation process starts with a level subfloor — we fill low spots, grind high spots, and confirm flatness before the first plank goes down. We float our LVP over a quality underlayment (often built into the plank itself), stagger joints properly for a natural look, and cut cleanly around door jambs and transitions for a finish that looks factory-built. Sitting directly on the St. Johns River means RiverTown has some of the highest ambient humidity readings in St. Johns County. River-facing homes experience regular fog and morning dew that works into every gap and transition. We use commercial-grade moisture barriers and fully waterproof LVP for all ground-floor installations in RiverTown.
Subfloor inspection and leveling → moisture test → underlayment prep → acclimation period (most LVP requires 48 hours in the installation environment) → floating plank installation with proper expansion gaps → transitions and threshold installation → furniture return.
RiverTown is all new construction, with homes being delivered from 2018 to the present. Dream Finders, Mattamy, and Lennar are among the active builders. Open floor plans with large sliding doors to lanai spaces are common — this indoor-outdoor connection means flooring transitions need to be carefully planned and executed with appropriate thresholds and transitions.
Sitting directly on the St. Johns River means RiverTown has some of the highest ambient humidity readings in St. Johns County. River-facing homes experience regular fog and morning dew that works into every gap and transition. We use commercial-grade moisture barriers and fully waterproof LVP for all ground-floor installations in RiverTown.
RiverTown attracts buyers who want St. Johns County schools with a waterfront lifestyle at a lower price point than Ponte Vedra or Nocatee. The community is growing rapidly and word of mouth is strong — Gator Carpet & Tile has built a network of referrals throughout the RiverTown Facebook groups and HOA forums.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation in RiverTown
The planks themselves are 100% waterproof — the core is made from PVC or composite stone-plastic and will not absorb water. However, standing water that gets under the planks can still cause issues with the subfloor or underlayment. Keep transitions and thresholds properly sealed in wet areas.
Most LVP products recommend 48 hours of acclimation in the installation room at normal living temperature. This is especially important in Florida where garages and storage units can be significantly hotter or cooler than inside the home.
For most Florida homes, 6mm or thicker with a 12-mil wear layer is a solid starting point. High-traffic areas or homes with pets benefit from 8mm+ and a 20-mil wear layer. We help you select the right thickness and wear layer for your specific household during the estimate.
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