Luxury Vinyl Plank
Wood-look and stone-look vinyl plank from Mohawk, Karastan and Pergo, a practical pick for kitchens, baths and homes with pets.
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FLOORING
Flooring store & installation
Flooring Store & Installation in San Marcos, CA
Model Home, Inc. is a flooring store and installer in San Marcos. Compare luxury vinyl plank, hardwood, laminate, tile and carpet at our showroom, then have us install it in your home anywhere in North County San Diego.
We supply flooring and installation, along with baseboards, transitions and stair nosing. Compare samples, including a wide range of European oak, or ask us to source a particular product. Materials-only orders are welcome too.
Flooring is often part of a bigger project. As a licensed general contractor, we can plan new floors together with a kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel or a whole-home remodel.
Get a free flooring estimate, at your home or in our showroom. Send photos of your rooms, rough measurements and your project city.
Flooring types
Flooring We Supply and Install
Choose a floor below to compare options, see what we install and plan your project. We also sell and install carpet; ask to see carpet samples at the showroom.
Hardwood Flooring
Engineered and solid hardwood, including a wide range of European oak, supplied and installed by our installers.
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Laminate Flooring
Scratch-resistant laminate from Mohawk, Karastan, Pergo and other brands, including water-resistant options.
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Tile Flooring
Porcelain and ceramic floor tile for kitchens, baths, entries and laundry rooms, chosen at our showroom.
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What Is the Best Flooring for Kitchens and Bathrooms?
For bathrooms, tile and luxury vinyl plank are the most water-tolerant choices. For kitchens, vinyl plank, tile and engineered hardwood all work well; hardwood needs spills wiped up promptly.
Compare them side by side at our San Marcos showroom, or read more about vinyl plank and laminate, hardwood and tile.
| Luxury vinyl plank | Hardwood | Laminate | Tile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchens | Great: handles spills | Good, with spills wiped up promptly | Good if rated water-resistant | Great: durable and easy to clean |
| Bathrooms | Great | Not recommended for full bathrooms | Only waterproof-rated products | Best: the most water-tolerant |
| Laundry rooms | Great | Not ideal | Only waterproof-rated products | Great |
| Living areas and bedrooms | Good | Classic choice | Good | Good, especially with rugs |
Water damage
Water-Damaged Flooring: Repair or Replace?
The material, the extent of the damage and moisture in the subfloor determine whether a floor can be saved. Model Home dries, sands and refinishes hardwood that can be saved, and replaces flooring that cannot, including on insurance-claim projects.
Have the floor and subfloor moisture checked before deciding on repair or replacement. Read more about water-damaged hardwood and vinyl plank and trapped water.
If a leak is active, make the area safe, photograph the damage, call your insurer and get drying started promptly. The EPA recommends drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to help prevent mold growth.
How it works
From Flooring Samples to Installation
1. Tell us about your rooms. Estimates are free, at your home or in our showroom. Send your project city, approximate room sizes, photos of the existing floor and any stairs, and your preferred timing. Tell us whether old flooring needs to be removed.
2. Compare materials. Visit our showroom to compare color, texture and finish. Bring cabinet or countertop samples if you want to coordinate the room, or send the name of a product you would like us to source.
3. Review your quote and scope. Cost depends on the material, area, removal, subfloor preparation and finishing details. Before booking, we confirm the material, preparation and installation scope in writing. Ask us to review removal, baseboards, transitions and stair nosing for your rooms so you understand what is included.
4. Plan the installation. We confirm the schedule when we quote. Our installers lay the floor and complete the agreed finishing details. Our flooring installation services cover removal, subfloor preparation, the new floor and its trim.
Brands
Flooring Brands We Carry
Flooring brands we carry include Mohawk (hardwood, laminate and vinyl), Karastan, Pergo, California Classics, Provenza, Kährs, Bjelin, Azur Grande, Mannington, Anderson Tuftex, DuChateau and CALI. That isn't the full list. If you have a product in mind, send us the name and we'll check whether we can source it.
Carlsbad, California · Completed 2025
New Floors After an Active Leak
The Gold Flower Rd project began with a request to refinish solid Brazilian cherry flooring. Owner Dustin Roller found high moisture readings and swollen baseboards; a leak-detection company then identified an active leak. Insurance approved replacement floors and a new kitchen.
The finished project includes the new wide-plank wood floors shown here, alongside a rebuilt staircase and remodeled living spaces. See the before-and-after project for the original floors, finished rooms and the owner's account of the work.
Your flooring project
Questions Before You Book
Model Home, Inc. is a licensed general contractor, CSLB #927826 (B - General Building), licensed since 2009. We supply the materials and installation and confirm the scope with you in writing.
Flooring FAQs
What is the most durable flooring?
Porcelain tile is among the hardest-wearing floors. For a wood look, laminate generally resists scratches better than vinyl plank, while vinyl plank handles water better. We'll help you match the floor to the room at our showroom.
Where can I see flooring samples in San Marcos?
At our showroom, 1070 Commerce St, Suite F, San Marcos. We're open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; please call 760-682-5027 ahead.
Do you sell flooring and install it?
Yes. Model Home, Inc. supplies the flooring and the installation, including baseboards, transitions and stair nosing. Materials-only orders are also welcome.
How long does flooring installation take?
It depends on the floor, the area and the subfloor. As a guide, about 1,000 square feet of vinyl plank takes 2 to 3 working days, and most whole-floor hardwood installs of 1,000 to 2,000 square feet take 3 to 7 working days with prefinished boards. We'll confirm the schedule for your rooms when we quote.
What affects the price of new flooring?
The material, square footage, removal of the existing floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and trim all affect the quote. Send photos and rough measurements to start, and ask us to explain the material and installation scope before you book.
Visit Our San Marcos Flooring Showroom
Compare vinyl plank, hardwood, laminate and tile samples side by side at our showroom, 1070 Commerce St, Suite F, San Marcos. We're open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call 760-682-5027 ahead so we can have samples ready for your rooms.
Model Home, Inc. · 1070 Commerce St, Suite F, San Marcos, CA 92078 · 760-682-5027
Licensed General Contractor since 2009 · CSLB #927826
Bring photos of your rooms, rough measurements and any cabinet or countertop samples you want to match. Materials-only orders are welcome. Request a Flooring Quote, or explore vinyl plank and laminate, hardwood and tile before your visit. Get directions on Google Maps.