How Do I Know If My Subfloor Needs Repair Before Installation?

Think your new floor starts with the first plank? The real story begins beneath the surface. We dig into the make-or-break decisions that determine whether hardwood, luxury vinyl, laminate, tile, or carpet look and feel right for years. From weather-battered subfloors in new builds to hidden surprises during remodels, we lay out how pros diagnose problems, set expectations, and keep your project on track without overspending.

Jason Trim, owner of BPS Southeast, joins us to explain why flat often beats level for most installations, and how a simple straightedge reveals the truth about humps and dips. We talk through real-world examples, including big-room fixes that require dozens of bags of leveling compound, and we share quick at-home checks anyone can try—like paying attention to subtle elevation changes as you walk or watching how a toy car rolls across a room. If you live in an older home, we outline why legacy materials flex more and what that means before you swap carpet for a hard surface.

Moisture is the quiet villain, especially on concrete slabs. Jason breaks down how water pressure can migrate up through porous concrete, causing musty carpet, cupping wood, and failed adhesives. You’ll hear practical strategies: use primers to lock down dust and improve bond strength, add vapor barriers where risk exists, and build smart prep allowances into remodel budgets so surprises don’t derail the plan. We also cover targeted wood subfloor repairs, from grinding seams to cutting out water-damaged areas around bathroom flanges.

If you want floors that feel solid, sound quiet, and stay beautiful, start with what you can’t see: the subfloor. Subscribe for more practical contractor insights, share this with a friend planning a renovation, and leave a review with your biggest flooring question so we can help next.

To learn more about BPS Southeast Flooring visit:
https://www.BPSSoutheast.com
BPS Southeast Flooring
Servicing Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and Cleveland County
828-532-2141

How Do I Choose Between Hardwood And Luxury Vinyl?

Floors set the tone for every room, and the right choice can save money now and build value later. We dig into the real differences between luxury vinyl, laminate, and hardwood so you can make a confident decision for busy homes, stylish spaces, and smart budgets. From wear layers and plank thickness to pattern repeat and color variation, we translate specs into plain English and share where cheaper products cut corners.

We walk through lifestyle realities like pets, kids, and wet zones, revealing why nothing is truly scratch proof and how to choose materials that handle daily life. You’ll hear when a quality click-lock vinyl makes sense, why subfloor flatness can blow up your budget if ignored, and how engineered wood and modern locking systems have narrowed the installation gap. We pull back the curtain on hidden costs—leveling, moisture concerns, and hollow spots—so you avoid the traps that lead to movement, gaps, and premature wear.

If you’re weighing short-term savings against long-term value, we make the tradeoffs clear. Hardwood still wins on warmth, uniqueness, and resale, with ROI up to 80 percent in the right spaces. Vinyl shines in kitchens, basements, and high-traffic zones where water and grit are part of life. The smartest plan often mixes both: durable vinyl where you need it, wood where you’ll feel it. Ready to love what you’re standing on? Subscribe, share this with a friend planning a remodel, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

To learn more about BPS Southeast Flooring visit:
https://www.BPSSoutheast.com
BPS Southeast Flooring
Servicing Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and Cleveland County
828-532-2141

Meet the Host: Jason Trim, Owner of BPS Southeast

The right floor starts long before the first plank is laid. Jason Trim joins us to share how years in installation, property maintenance, and showroom leadership shaped a customer-first way of working that puts your needs ahead of brand noise. We walk through a simple system to choose materials that fit real life: value lines that stretch a budget without cutting corners, performance options for pets and rentals, design-forward picks that elevate a room, and luxury woods and wools for homes where touch and tone matter.

We go deeper than samples on a wall. Jason breaks down how to read a jobsite, from subfloor flatness to moisture control on concrete, and why proper leveling, barriers, and NWFA-aligned steps are non-negotiable if you want a floor that won’t cup, gap, or fail a warranty. He’s candid about pricing too: the best install is rarely the cheapest, because professional prep and proven materials pay for themselves by preventing costly callbacks. You’ll hear real-world use cases for spec homes, restaurants, busy families, and forever homes so you can map your situation to the right solution.

Care is part of the plan. We tackle the cleaning myths that ruin finishes and carpet backings, how to maintain oiled wood without sanding, and which “miracle” products to avoid. Above all, we focus on relationships over transactions—spending the time to understand your budget, timeline, and traffic patterns so you can walk into your home and feel certain you made the right call. If you’ve ever stood in a showroom overwhelmed by choices, this conversation gives you the questions, standards, and confidence to choose well.

Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, share with a friend who’s remodeling, and leave a quick review telling us your biggest flooring challenge so we can answer it next.

To learn more about BPS Southeast Flooring visit:
https://www.BPSSoutheast.com
BPS Southeast Flooring
Servicing Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and Cleveland County
828-532-2141