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Flooring Types and Box Coverage in Grayson County

Flooring is one of the most impactful upgrades in any home renovation. The right choice depends on the room's use, moisture exposure, and the existing subfloor condition. UIR's flooring contractor team installs all major flooring types throughout Grayson County, Leitchfield, and the surrounding region.

• Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): The most popular choice for whole-home flooring. 100% waterproof, durable, and available in realistic wood looks. Box coverage typically 20–24 sq ft. Best for: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, lake cabins.
• Hardwood: 3/4" solid hardwood covers approximately 20–23 sq ft per bundle. Best for: living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms in dry climates. Requires acclimation.
• Laminate: Floats over the subfloor. Box coverage 20–30 sq ft depending on plank width. Less moisture-tolerant than LVP.
• Porcelain / Ceramic Tile: Sold by the piece or carton. Use the tile calculator for piece count.
• Carpet: Sold by the square yard. Divide square feet by 9 to convert.

The Sq Ft per Box Number

Box coverage is stamped on the product label and varies significantly between products. Always use the exact number from the box you've chosen — don't assume. For LVP, coverage ranges from 18 sq ft (narrow planks) to 28+ sq ft (wide-plank products). For 5-inch wide hardwood bundles, coverage is typically around 22 sq ft. Enter the exact number from the product label into this calculator for the most accurate result.

Subfloor Preparation

No flooring installation is more reliable than the subfloor beneath it. UIR assesses subfloor condition before any flooring installation. Common issues in Grayson County homes include:

• Soft spots from moisture intrusion or age (requires sistering or replacement of joists)
• Squeaking caused by subfloor panels that have separated from joists (re-fastened with screws)
• High spots at panel seams (sanded or shimmed before floating floors)
• Out-of-level floors in older homes (self-leveling compound for tile; floating floor for LVP)

Skipping subfloor prep is the most common reason DIY flooring installations fail within 2–3 years. UIR's installed-over-properly-prepared-subfloor guarantee means we stand behind the installation. See our related guide on Grayson County flooring options for more detail on product selection.

Ordering and Dye Lots

Always order all the flooring for a project from the same dye lot. Flooring manufacturers produce products in production runs, and color and texture can vary slightly between lots. If you run short mid-installation and reorder, the new boxes may not match exactly. UIR always orders 10% more than the calculation shows as a standard practice — the leftover boxes are stored for future repairs. Contact UIR for a free flooring estimate in Grayson County.