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Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring in Dayton, OH

RA Cooks Renovations installs waterproof luxury vinyl plank across the Dayton metro — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, mudrooms, and full-home updates. Designed in our Kettering showroom, installed by our in-house crew, warrantied in writing.

Free in-home consultation. Fixed-price estimates. Licensed, bonded, insured in Ohio. Also serving Kettering, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek, Washington Township, Bellbrook, Miamisburg, and Springboro.

CUSTOM LVP FLOORING · DAYTON OHIO

LVP that's waterproof, scratch-resistant, and built for real life.

LVP is the floor of choice for families with kids and pets — it shrugs off water, scratches, and scuffs while looking like real hardwood. But the prep underneath matters as much as the plank on top. RA Cooks Renovations levels the substrate, runs moisture barrier where needed, and dry-lays the pattern before any plank locks in.

We've been installing flooring across the Miami Valley since 1987 — kitchens, baths, basements, rental units, and whole-home refreshes. Most jobs come in through our Kettering design center where you can see and feel every option.

SCOPE OF WORK

Where LVP shines

Kitchens

Waterproof LVP that handles dishwasher leaks, pet bowls, and dropped pans. Wood-look without the maintenance headache.

Bathrooms and powder rooms

Fully waterproof construction — no swelling, no warping, no fear of standing water from a tub overflow.

Basements

Goes over concrete with the right underlayment. Stable in the temperature swings and humidity that finished basements deal with.

Mudrooms and entries

Built for wet boots, sand, and dog paws. Easy to wipe clean, hard to damage.

Family rooms and bedrooms

Warmer underfoot than tile, quieter than laminate, and the visual range now rivals real hardwood.

Whole-home installs

Continuous LVP across every room — clean transitions, no seams between spaces, the look of one big remodel.

OUR PROCESS

How we install LVP flooring — start to finish

1 · Subfloor prep

Floor leveled to within 3/16" over 10 ft. Concrete checked for moisture. Any high spots ground down, low spots filled.

2 · Moisture barrier

Over concrete, we lay a vapor barrier. Over wood subfloor, an acoustic underlayment. The right base for your specific room.

3 · Pattern layout

We dry-lay the first few rows to verify color blend and stagger pattern. Cuts get planned so they fall at walls, not focal points.

4 · Installation

Click-lock or glue-down depending on the product and substrate. Proper expansion gaps, clean scribes around obstacles.

5 · Trim and transitions

Quarter-round, baseboard reset, T-molding at room transitions. Color-matched to your existing trim or upgraded as part of the job.

6 · Final walk

Every seam inspected, every transition flush, the floor tested with you walking it before we close the job.

MATERIALS

LVP options we work with

SPC (stone-plastic core)

Our most-recommended LVP. Rigid, dent-resistant, dimensionally stable. Great for kitchens and high-traffic areas.

WPC (wood-plastic core)

Slightly softer underfoot than SPC, with built-in cushion. Good in bedrooms and family rooms where comfort matters most.

Wide plank (7" – 9")

Modern, calm look. Fewer seams across an open floor plan.

Wood-look

Realistic oak, hickory, walnut, and reclaimed-wood patterns. Embossed-in-register textures so the look matches the touch.

Stone- and tile-look

LVP that mimics travertine, slate, marble — the look of stone without the cold or the upkeep.

Herringbone patterns

Premium herringbone LVP for entries, kitchens, and anywhere you want a focal-point floor.

SERVICE AREA

LVP installation across the Miami Valley

RA Cooks Renovations installs luxury vinyl plank across the Dayton metro from our Kettering showroom — Dayton, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek, Washington Township, Bellbrook, Miamisburg, and Springboro. LVP often ties into a kitchen, bath, or basement remodel, but we also do stand-alone flooring.

ONE CONTRACTOR, FULL PROJECT

LVP is rarely the only thing changing

Most LVP installs happen during a bigger remodel — a kitchen update, a basement finish, or a full-home refresh. RA Cooks Renovations handles all of it under one roof — same crew, same project manager, one warranty.

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INSTALLATION SERVICES

All the installation work we handle in-house

Same in-house crew, same warranty, all designed and built from our Kettering showroom.

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FAQ

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) FAQs

Is LVP really waterproof?

Yes. The plank itself doesn't absorb water — but if water gets through the seams to the subfloor, you can still get problems. Proper installation matters.

How long does LVP installation take?

A single room is 1–2 days. A whole main floor runs 4–7 days. Demo of old flooring and concrete prep can add 1–2 days.

Does LVP work over radiant heat?

Yes, with the right product. Most LVP rated for in-floor heat is also rated for use over concrete with a moisture barrier. We verify the spec sheet before installing.

How does LVP compare to hardwood?

LVP is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and 30–60% cheaper. Real hardwood is more premium and refinishable, but loses to LVP in kitchens, baths, and basements.

Is LVP installation warrantied?

Yes. The plank carries the manufacturer warranty (15–lifetime depending on product). Our installation work carries a written workmanship warranty.

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RA Cooks Renovations

1922 S Smithville Rd
Kettering, OH 45420
937-938-6911

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