Commercial luxury vinyl plank gives offices and retail the look of wood or stone with the durability a high-traffic space demands — but only if the substrate underneath is prepped correctly. Paragon installs commercial-grade LVP over concrete and existing floors for South Bay offices, retail, and multi-tenant spaces. We moisture-test the slab, flatten it to tolerance, and install wear-layer-rated plank that stands up to chairs, carts, and foot traffic without telegraphing every imperfection below.
II.WHY IT MATTERS
What Makes Commercial LVP Last
Wear Layer Is the Spec That Matters
Residential LVP wear layers (6–12 mil) don't survive commercial traffic. Commercial spaces need 20 mil or higher, and heavy-traffic retail often calls for 28 mil. We spec the wear layer to your actual traffic so the floor doesn't scratch through and dull in the walk paths within a year.
Moisture Testing on Slab
Concrete slabs release moisture vapor, and excess moisture is the number-one cause of LVP adhesive failure and cupping. We moisture-test (RH probe) before installing and, where readings are high, use the right moisture-mitigation or adhesive system instead of gambling on the floor lifting later.
Substrate Flattening
LVP telegraphs — every hump, dip, and trowel ridge in the slab eventually shows and stresses the seams under rolling loads. We grind high spots and skim low spots to the flatness tolerance the plank requires, which is the difference between a floor that stays tight and one that peaks and gaps.
III.PROCESS
Our LVP Installation Process
01Slab and moisture assessment — we evaluate the substrate and run an RH moisture test before quoting the install method.
02Substrate prep — existing flooring removed, adhesive residue handled, and the slab ground and flattened to tolerance.
03Layout and acclimation — plank acclimated to the space and laid out so seams and transitions fall cleanly.
04Install — glue-down or floating system per the product and traffic, with proper expansion and transitions at doorways.
05Base and transitions — wall base, thresholds, and transition strips installed for a finished, durable edge.
06Walkthrough and handoff — floor cleaned, inspected, and handed off with return-to-service timing.
IV.CAPABILITIES
What We Handle
Commercial-grade LVP and rigid-core (SPC) installation
Concrete moisture testing and mitigation
Substrate grinding, flattening, and prep
Removal of existing flooring and adhesive
Glue-down and floating installations
Wall base, thresholds, and transition strips
Office, retail, medical, and multi-tenant floors
Phased and after-hours installs to avoid downtime
V.FAQ
Commercial LVP Flooring — FAQ
What wear layer do I need for a commercial space?
For most commercial offices, a 20 mil wear layer is the baseline; heavy-traffic retail and corridors often warrant 28 mil. Residential-grade plank (6–12 mil) wears through in walk paths fast under commercial traffic. We spec the wear layer to how the space is actually used so the floor holds its finish.
Why does moisture testing matter before installing LVP?
Concrete slabs emit moisture vapor, and too much of it causes adhesive failure, cupping, and lifting — the most common LVP failure we get called to fix. We run an RH probe test first and, where readings are high, use a moisture-mitigation system or the correct adhesive rather than installing and hoping.
Can you install over our existing floor?
Sometimes — it depends on the existing floor's condition and flatness. Often the better long-term result comes from removing the old flooring and prepping the slab, because LVP telegraphs whatever is under it. We assess and give you the honest call rather than defaulting to the fastest option.
Can you install without closing our business?
Yes. We can phase the install by area and work after hours or on weekends, and many commercial LVP systems allow a quick return to service. We'll build the sequence around your operations.
VI.OUR COMMITMENT
Why Clients Choose Paragon for Commercial LVP
Wear layer spec'd to your traffic — not a residential-grade shortcut.
Moisture testing on every slab to prevent adhesive failure and cupping.
Substrate ground and flattened so the floor stays tight and doesn't telegraph.
Phased and after-hours installs to keep downtime near zero.
VII.THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE
The Work
Commercial-grade luxury vinyl plank installation over concrete and existing substrate — moisture testing, subfloor prep and flattening, and high-traffic wear-layer LVP for offices, retail, and multi-tenant spaces.
The Paragon Difference
The plank is easy; the slab is the job. We moisture-test and flatten the substrate first, because that's what decides whether commercial LVP stays flat under rolling loads — or telegraphs and peaks within a year.
