Should I Install LVP Flooring Before or After Pre-Hung Doors?
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I'm planning to replace the carpet upstairs with LVP flooring and also upgrade the baseboards and doors with new pre-hung ones. I know that the baseboards should go in after the flooring, but I'm wondering if I should install the doors before or after the flooring. By the way, the LVP will be a floating type.
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If you're using floating LVP flooring, it's actually better to put the doors in after the flooring. It can be a hassle to cut the flooring around the door jambs. Plus, with floating floors, you want that clean look without having to squeeze the flooring under the doors. Just makes the whole process smoother!
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I’d recommend doing the doors after the flooring too. Remove the old doors and frames first, then lay down the new floors. That way you can adjust the frames to fit perfectly with the new height of the flooring. Makes it easier in the end!
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Xy78z_1pQr: Thanks for the tip! I appreciate the advice.
Vb45q_Jm4: Absolutely! And just a pro tip for next time: if you have a scrap piece of LVP, put it next to the jamb when cutting. It helps get a cleaner cut with the multi-tool.