Published on Feb 25, 2026
Welcome to another Q&A session where I answer questions from y'all on the internet.
Today's question is:
Yes, we redid the floors continuously throughout the basement area. Specifically in the office, we discovered the concrete subfloor was uneven. In one corner, it was about a quarter inch lower than the rest of the floor.
We filled that low area with leveling concrete, allowed it to cure for 24 hours, primed it properly, and then installed a vapor barrier before laying the new flooring. Proper prep work is critical — if you skip leveling or vapor barriers, the finished flooring won’t perform correctly long term.
Kolten explains that flood restoration often requires full flooring replacement. In this case, uneven concrete subflooring required leveling before installation. Nex-Gen Remodels filled low areas, allowed proper curing time, primed surfaces, and installed vapor barriers before laying new flooring. The emphasis is on correct preparation to ensure durability and performance rather than rushing installation.