Floor preparation · Existing flooring removal and substrate assessment
A better floor starts beneath the surface.
Give your installation the foundation it needs. We assess, clean, and prepare the underlying surface, address suitable leveling and moisture-control needs, and complete the finishing details.
25+ years of hands-on experience · CSLB #1003440
CLEAN FOUNDATION
Prepare contact surfaces before installation.
STABLE SUBSTRATE
Address suitable repairs and leveling needs.
FINISHED DETAILS
Complete the floor with trim and transitions.
Prepare carefully.
Finish confidently.
Flooring performance depends on the substrate as well as the material you see. At Ramos Carpet Installation Inc., preparation is part of the process: we evaluate the existing floor, identify issues that may affect installation, and plan the work around the chosen flooring system.
Our expertise
The details beneath a lasting installation
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Signature Decontamination & Sanitization
We clean and prepare subfloors and contact surfaces before new flooring is installed. This preparation helps remove contamination and address lingering odors, with methods selected to suit the substrate and flooring system.
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Subfloor Preparation & Leveling
We inspect the exposed surface for movement, dips, and uneven areas. Suitable repairs and leveling compounds help create a stable, appropriately flat foundation for the selected material.
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Moisture Testing & Barriers
We assess moisture conditions and review the selected flooring system’s requirements. Where appropriate, we recommend compatible moisture-control products, barriers, and underlayments.
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Baseboards, Trim & Transitions
Precision cuts, careful installation, and coordinated thresholds frame the new floor. We complete baseboards, quarter-rounds where specified, and transitions between adjoining surfaces.
Project gallery
Preparation before the finished floor
Explore examples from the Ramos project library, with each finish identified below.
Subfloor preparation · Surface work in progress
Subfloor preparation · Hallway surface in progress
A clear process.
A carefully finished floor.
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Inspect & identify
We evaluate the current surface and the preparation needs of your chosen flooring.
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Clean, repair & prepare
We complete the agreed preparation work and suitable moisture-control or leveling measures.
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Install & detail
We move into the new flooring installation and complete the trim and transition details.
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