Laminate Flooring Installation in Asheville, NC | Leicester Flooring
Key Takeaways
- Leicester Flooring has provided professional laminate installation in Asheville and Western NC since 1971
- Our Asheville showroom at 119 New Leicester Hwy carries American-made laminate from Pergo, Shaw, Mohawk, and Mannington
- Every professional installation includes a lifetime workmanship warranty on labor
- Non-commission sales staff means advice is based on what fits your home, not what earns the best margin
- We offer free in-home measuring with a no-pressure consultation at your house
When you’re looking for laminate flooring installation in Asheville, you have choices ranging from national chains to independent contractors you’ve never met before. Leicester Flooring has been the alternative to both for more than 50 years. We opened in 1971, we’re still family-owned, and we still sell only American-made flooring because that’s been central to who we are since day one.
Our Asheville showroom at 119 New Leicester Hwy carries a full range of laminate products you can walk on, touch, and compare in person before you buy. Our non-commission sales staff will spend time understanding your household, your rooms, and your budget before making a recommendation. And our professional installation team backs every job with a lifetime workmanship warranty that covers the installation itself for the life of the floor.
This page covers what professional laminate installation in Asheville looks like from start to finish, what to look for when evaluating installers, and why the right installation makes a bigger difference to long-term floor performance than most homeowners expect.
Why Professional Installation Matters More Than You Think
Laminate flooring is marketed as DIY-friendly, and it genuinely is more accessible than most flooring types. The click-lock floating floor system requires no glue, no nails, and no specialized equipment. Homeowners with intermediate skills install laminate successfully every weekend.
What professional installation adds isn’t the ability to connect planks. Any careful homeowner can do that. What our team brings is the preparation work that determines whether a floor performs well for 25 years or develops problems in the first two.
Subfloor evaluation is where the difference lives. Our installers have spent decades working in WNC homes and know the subfloor conditions that Asheville’s housing stock produces: older craftsman bungalows with wood subfloors that have taken on and released moisture for 80 years; homes in the River Arts District and West Asheville with original hardwood subfloors over crawl spaces; newer construction in North Asheville and East Asheville with slab-on-grade concrete. Each condition has specific requirements that need to be addressed before the first plank goes down.
A subfloor that isn’t flat to within 3/16 inch over 10 feet produces a floating laminate floor that flexes under foot traffic, loosening the click-lock joints over time. A slab without a vapor barrier transmits moisture into the laminate’s HDF core, causing swelling and joint failure. These problems don’t appear the week after installation. They show up six months or two years later, when it’s significantly more expensive to fix than to have done right the first time.
Read what our customers have said about their installation experience on our reviews page.
Our Laminate Flooring Brands for Asheville Homes
Leicester Flooring carries only American-made laminate. That’s not a marketing angle; it’s a requirement we apply to every product in our showrooms. The brands we carry in laminate are Pergo, Shaw, Mohawk, and Mannington, all manufactured in the United States, and all available to see and compare in person at our Asheville location.
Pergo is the brand that invented laminate flooring in 1977. Leicester carries 41 Pergo laminate products across our showrooms, including WetProtect collections with sealed joint technology for kitchens and moisture-prone rooms, and Outlast+ at AC5 commercial-grade durability for the busiest households. Our Pergo laminate flooring guide covers the full range.
Shaw offers strong mid-range value with a wide style selection. For homeowners who want quality laminate without the premium pricing of Pergo’s top collections, Shaw’s residential laminate performs well across AC3 and AC4 durability levels.
Mohawk brings RevWood, one of the strongest waterproof laminate alternatives on the market. Mohawk’s sealed core technology competes directly with Pergo WetProtect for moisture-sensitive applications.
Mannington rounds out the lineup with reliable American-made laminate across a range of styles and price points.
All 96 laminate products in our catalog can be browsed online, but we strongly recommend seeing them in person. Color, sheen, and texture look different under showroom lighting than they do on a screen, and comparing planks side by side helps narrow choices faster than any product page.
What’s Included in Leicester’s Laminate Installation Service
Our installation service covers the full scope of work, not just laying planks. Here’s what’s included in a typical laminate installation:
Free in-home measure. Before you commit to anything, we send a professional to your home to measure accurately, evaluate the subfloor, and identify any conditions that need to be addressed. This is complimentary and comes with no obligation. Schedule your free measure to get started.
Subfloor preparation. Our team handles all required subfloor prep: sanding high spots, filling low areas with leveling compound, securing squeaky panels, and installing vapor barriers over concrete. Subfloor conditions are evaluated during the in-home measure so there are no surprises on installation day.
Old flooring removal. We offer turnkey service that includes removing your existing flooring and disposing of it. This is available as an add-on to the installation and eliminates the work and disposal headache for homeowners.
Underlayment installation. We select and install the appropriate underlayment for your specific laminate collection and subfloor type. The right underlayment choice is one of the preparation details that’s easy to get wrong and difficult to fix after the floor is down.
Professional plank installation. Our installers handle the full installation from first row to final piece, including all cuts around obstacles, door casing undercutting, and expansion gap management.
Transitions and trim. We install transition strips at doorways and material changes, and we can coordinate with baseboard and trim work to ensure the expansion gaps are properly covered.
Lifetime workmanship warranty. Every installation is backed by our lifetime warranty on workmanship. If an installation-related problem develops, we address it. This warranty is in addition to the product manufacturer’s warranty.
For a detailed walkthrough of what installation day looks like from the homeowner’s perspective, see our laminate installation process guide.
Laminate Flooring for Asheville’s Mountain Climate
Asheville’s climate creates flooring conditions that are meaningfully different from most of the country. The mountains produce humidity levels that swing from 30 to 40 percent in dry winters to 75 to 85 percent in humid summers. That seasonal range causes flooring to expand and contract more than it does in more stable climates.
For laminate flooring specifically, this means:
Expansion gaps matter more here. The standard 3/8-inch expansion gap around the perimeter is non-negotiable in WNC homes. A floor installed without proper expansion space will buckle against walls in July every year.
Vapor barriers on concrete are essential. WNC mountain home basements and slab floors often have higher moisture vapor emission than those in drier climates. A vapor barrier isn’t just good practice; it’s a requirement for floor longevity in this region.
Product selection should account for seasonal humidity. For rooms in WNC homes that see significant humidity variation, waterproof or water-resistant laminate with sealed joint technology performs better over time than standard laminate. Our team factors your home’s specific conditions into every product recommendation.
Our comprehensive guide to flooring for Asheville’s mountain climate covers how local conditions affect every flooring type we carry.
The Leicester Difference
We’ve been asked what makes us different from the national chains and the online retailers with local contractors. The honest answer comes down to three things.
We’re accountable to this community. We’ve been here since 1971. Our reputation is built in Asheville and maintained every job, every year. A national chain’s local manager changes every few years. Our ownership doesn’t.
Our staff doesn’t work on commission. The recommendation you get reflects what’s genuinely right for your home and budget. No one at Leicester Flooring earns more money by selling you a floor you don’t need or steering you toward a higher-margin product.
We back our work with a lifetime warranty. Anyone can install a floor. Standing behind it permanently is the difference. Our lifetime workmanship warranty reflects confidence in our installers and in the preparation work that makes a floor perform.
For more on what a local flooring company offers that a big-box retailer can’t match, read our article on why choosing a local Asheville flooring company matters.
We also provide flooring financing options to spread the cost of new floors, and we serve homeowners across Buncombe County and surrounding Western NC communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does laminate flooring installation cost in Asheville, NC?
Installation cost depends on the room size, subfloor condition, product selected, and whether old flooring removal is needed. We don’t publish standard pricing online because the variables matter too much for a number to be meaningful. Our Asheville laminate installation cost guide covers the factors that affect cost, and a free in-home measure gives you an accurate quote for your specific project.
How long does laminate flooring installation take in Asheville?
A standard room of 200 to 300 square feet takes one day for a professional crew. Larger projects or jobs requiring significant subfloor preparation may take two days. We coordinate timing with you during the scheduling process and confirm the day before installation.
Does Leicester Flooring install laminate in the Hendersonville area?
Yes. Leicester Flooring has a showroom in Hendersonville at 1229 7th Ave E and serves Henderson County homeowners with the same installation team and lifetime workmanship warranty. Our Hendersonville laminate installation page covers service in that area.
Can Leicester Flooring remove my existing flooring before installing laminate?
Yes. We offer full turnkey service that includes removal and disposal of existing flooring, subfloor preparation, and installation of the new floor. Removal and disposal is available as an add-on to the installation quote.
Does Leicester install Pergo laminate specifically?
Yes. Pergo is one of our primary laminate brands and our installers have extensive experience with Pergo’s click-lock systems and installation requirements. See our dedicated Pergo installation service page for more detail.
What is the phone number for Leicester Flooring in Asheville?
Our Asheville showroom can be reached at (828) 348-4846. Our Hendersonville showroom is at (828) 233-5973. Both showrooms are open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
If you’re ready to get started, schedule your free in-home measure and our team will come to your home, evaluate your subfloor, and put together an accurate quote. Or visit our Asheville showroom at 119 New Leicester Hwy to walk the full laminate selection in person.