Melani General Contractor provides expert flooring installation for residential properties across all five boroughs. Our flooring crews install hardwood, engineered wood, porcelain tile, natural stone, luxury vinyl plank, and specialty flooring with proper subfloor preparation and moisture management for long-lasting results. Whether you need new flooring for a single room or throughout an entire apartment, brownstone, or townhouse renovation, we deliver professional installation from start to finish. Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule your flooring estimate.
Subfloor preparation, material installation, and finish detailing — documented at every stage from bare concrete to finished floor.
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Every material below is installed over prepared substrate with the moisture management, underlayment, and transitions the assembly requires.
Solid hardwood flooring — including white oak, red oak, walnut, and specialty species — adds warmth and value to any NYC home. We install nail-down hardwood over proper subfloor preparation with appropriate expansion gaps, transitions, and trim for a professional result. We also refinish and restore existing hardwood floors through sanding, staining, and polyurethane application.
Engineered wood offers the appearance of solid hardwood with better dimensional stability for NYC's humidity fluctuations. We install engineered wood using glue-down, floating, or nail-down methods depending on your subfloor type. Engineered wood is particularly well-suited for concrete subfloors in loft spaces and buildings with radiant heat systems.
More on Loft RenovationTile installation requires proper substrate preparation, waterproofing in wet areas, and skilled setting for straight lines and consistent grout joints. We install bathroom and kitchen tile including floor tile, wall tile, shower enclosures, backsplashes, and accent mosaics. Our tile setters work with porcelain, ceramic, large-format, and natural stone materials.
More on Bathroom RenovationMarble, travertine, slate, and limestone flooring creates a luxury finish in entryways, bathrooms, and living spaces. We install natural stone with proper thinset coverage, movement joints, and sealing for the specific stone type. Natural stone requires careful handling and installation technique to prevent cracking and staining.
LVP offers durability, water resistance, and realistic wood or stone appearances at a lower price point than natural materials. We install luxury vinyl plank with click-lock or glue-down methods, including proper underlayment for sound attenuation — critical in co-op and condo buildings with STC/IIC rating requirements.
More on Co-op & Condo RenovationProper subfloor preparation is the foundation of every successful flooring installation. We remove existing flooring, repair damaged subfloor materials, apply self-leveling compounds over uneven concrete or wood substrates, and install appropriate moisture barriers and underlayment for the chosen flooring material.
Existing hardwood floors can be restored through professional sanding, staining (including custom color matching), and polyurethane application. We refinish floors in-place or as part of larger renovation projects, using dustless sanding equipment to minimize disruption.
More on Brownstone RenovationWe install electric radiant heat mats and hydronic systems beneath tile and stone flooring for bathroom and kitchen comfort. Radiant floor heating is particularly popular in bathroom renovations where warm floors replace cold tile in winter months.
More on Electrical ServicesFlooring is usually one scope inside a larger project — see kitchen remodeling, gut renovation, and home renovation for how we sequence trades around it.
Flooring costs in NYC include materials and installation labor. Here are general ranges per square foot.
We provide detailed estimates after measuring your space and assessing subfloor conditions.
Most managed NYC buildings require minimum STC/IIC ratings — typically 50–60+ — before any hard-surface floor goes in. We specify and install approved underlayment systems, and provide test reports for board review when your building asks for them.
Subfloor construction, building rules, and material suitability change by property type. We match the assembly to the building.
NYC apartment flooring installation must meet building-specific sound transmission requirements. Most co-ops and condos require STC/IIC ratings of 50–60+ for new flooring. We install approved underlayment systems and can provide test reports for board review.
Brownstone and townhouse flooring spans multiple floors, often with original hardwood worth preserving. We restore original floors where possible and install new materials that complement the building's historic character on other levels.
Gut renovations provide the opportunity for new subfloor installation and consistent flooring throughout. We coordinate flooring installation with other trades to ensure proper sequencing — flooring goes in after drywall, painting, and cabinetry but before final trim.
Original brownstone and townhouse floors are refinished in place wherever the boards still have thickness to sand.
Licensing, insurance, and material expertise — plus the sound-rating knowledge managed buildings require.
Our active license covers all flooring work. Valid through December 2028.
Extensive experience installing every flooring type across NYC's diverse building stock.
Proper handling when removing old flooring that may contain lead paint or asbestos-backed materials in pre-1978 buildings.
Licensed by New York State to assess and remediate mold, so moisture damage found behind walls, ceilings, and old plumbing lines is corrected properly instead of covered up.
Comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Familiar with co-op and condo sound rating requirements and approved underlayment systems.
Five steps, in order — measurement through final inspection of transitions and trim.
We measure your space, assess subfloor conditions, discuss material preferences, and review any building-specific requirements.
We provide detailed pricing including materials, preparation, installation, and trim.
We remove existing flooring, repair subfloor, apply leveling compounds, and install underlayment.
Our crews install your chosen flooring with proper techniques, transitions, and trim throughout.
We inspect all work, verify transitions and trim, and ensure you're satisfied with the result.
Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule an on-site measurement and subfloor assessment.
Melani General Contractor offers comprehensive construction services beyond flooring. Our licensed team coordinates trades across renovation categories to maintain schedule efficiency and quality standards. These services complement flooring projects or stand as independent scopes of work.
Our flooring crews travel to job sites throughout all five boroughs from our Park Slope, Brooklyn headquarters. We can arrange on-site measurements within 48 hours for most areas.
Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule a flooring estimate. We respond to inquiries promptly and can arrange on-site measurements within 48 hours.
We prepare the subfloor, install the material to spec, and finish the transitions and trim — with the sound ratings your building requires.
