RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a flooring contractor in Phoenix, Arizona, that sells and installs carpet and plank from its Bell Rd showroom. Neither answer changes what we sell. A carpet-to-plank job runs through our luxury vinyl plank (LVP) installation in Phoenix. The page below is the decision: where the swap pays off and where carpet should stay.
Key takeaways
- Replacing carpet with LVP is worth it most in living areas, halls and homes with pets, and least in bedrooms where softness matters.
- InterNACHI's life-expectancy chart lists carpet at 8 to 10 years and vinyl flooring at 25 years, as estimates, not warranties.
- The slab under old carpet may never have been checked for a hard floor, so moisture and flatness come first.
- At RDC, 500 sq ft of carpet replaced with LVP runs $3,500 to $7,000 with removal, before leveling or baseboards.
Quick answers
Is it worth replacing carpet with LVP? It is worth it in living areas, halls and homes with pets or spills, especially where the carpet is worn. Bedrooms are a closer call, since carpet costs less and feels softer.
How much does it cost to replace carpet with LVP? At RDC, replacing carpet with LVP costs $7 to $14 per square foot. That is $4 to $9 for the plank plus $3 to $5 to remove the carpet.
Is LVP better than carpet? LVP is better for spills, pets and easy cleaning, and carpet is better for softness and quiet. InterNACHI estimates carpet at 8 to 10 years and vinyl flooring at 25 years, as guidelines only.
What "replacing carpet with LVP" involves: the carpet and pad come out and the concrete slab gets checked. Then luxury vinyl plank goes down. LVP is a vinyl plank with a printed wood look under a clear wear layer. The change is simple to describe, but it swaps a soft floor for a firm one.
Is It Worth Replacing Carpet With LVP?
Replacing carpet with LVP is worth it when the carpet is worn, the room gets daily traffic, or you have pets. It is less clearly worth it in a bedroom, where carpet costs less and feels softer. At RDC, carpet runs $3 to $7 per square foot installed and LVP $4 to $9.
So the honest answer depends on the room. A hall, a family room and a dining area usually gain from plank. A quiet bedroom may not, and many homes end up with both floors.
Is LVP Better Than Carpet in Arizona?
LVP is better than carpet in Arizona for spills, pets and dust, because a plank floor wipes clean. Carpet is better for softness and quiet underfoot, and it costs less per square foot at RDC. The table sets the two side by side for a home on a concrete slab.
| Factor | Keep or replace with carpet | Replace with LVP |
|---|---|---|
| Installed price at RDC | $3 to $7 per sq ft, pad included | $4 to $9 per sq ft |
| Removal of the old carpet | $3 to $5 per sq ft | $3 to $5 per sq ft |
| Estimated life (InterNACHI) | 8 to 10 years | 25 years for vinyl flooring |
| Feel and sound | Soft, quieter underfoot | Firm; footsteps carry more |
| Spills and pets | Harder to clean | Wipes clean |
| Slab work first | Usually none for stretch-in carpet | Moisture check, leveling where needed |
Prices: RDC published table. These are typical ranges that can vary; final pricing follows a free written estimate. Lifespans: InterNACHI Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes, an estimate, not a warranty.
Replacing Carpet With LVP on a Concrete Slab
Replacing carpet with LVP on a concrete slab starts with the slab, not the plank. Carpet hides small dips that a rigid plank will not forgive. Mohawk's SolidTech guide requires leveling where the slab is uneven by more than 3/16 inch in a 10-foot radius. It warns that flaws may show through the planks.
Moisture is the second check. Mohawk asks for concrete below 90% relative humidity, tested to ASTM F2170. RDC tests the slab before the plank goes down, and leveling runs $1 to $4 per square foot where it is needed. See slab moisture testing and floor leveling in Phoenix.
The family room of a Mesa home where RDC took out the old floors and ran gray LVP through the house.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Carpet With LVP?
Replacing carpet with LVP at RDC costs $7 to $14 per square foot. That is $4 to $9 for plank plus $3 to $5 for removal. Leveling adds $1 to $4 only where the slab needs it. Every home size is priced in the Phoenix flooring installation cost report.
Worked example, three 144 sq ft bedrooms and a 68 sq ft hall, 500 sq ft in all (RDC published prices):
- LVP: 500 × $4 = $2,000 to 500 × $9 = $4,500
- Carpet removal: 500 × $3 = $1,500 to 500 × $5 = $2,500
- LVP with removal: $3,500 to $7,000
- New carpet instead, same removal: $3,000 to $6,000
- Leveling, if the whole area needs it: 500 × $1 = $500 to 500 × $4 = $2,000
Plank tiers are compared on how much LVP flooring costs in Arizona. Baseboards run $4 to $6 per linear foot installed, as a separate line. Moving furniture is priced on the estimate, depending on the size of the job.
Please note: these are typical ranges and can vary. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on their specific project, after a free measure and a written estimate.
RDC's installed prices per square foot, carpet and LVP included.
Which Rooms Should Change From Carpet to LVP?
The rooms to change from carpet to LVP first are family rooms, dining areas, halls and any room with a pet. Bedrooms are a personal call. Upstairs rooms and stairs each carry an extra point to check before you decide.
- Family room and dining area. These take daily traffic and spills, so plank earns its price fastest here.
- Halls. Plank joins the rooms into one floor. The Carpet and Rug Institute names hallways among the areas with the most traffic.
- Bedrooms. Keep carpet if softness matters more than upkeep. A 144 sq ft room runs $432 to $1,008 in carpet and $576 to $1,296 in LVP.
- Upstairs rooms. Plank is firmer and footsteps carry more, so think about the rooms below.
- Stairs. LVP stairs at RDC run $100 to $185 per step, including removal of the old carpet, installation and the stair nose.
- Pets. Start with flooring for dogs and pets in Phoenix.
Does Replacing Carpet With LVP Increase Home Value?
Replacing carpet with LVP can raise how a home rates when the carpet is worn, but no study publishes a percentage for it. The UAD condition rating definitions that appraisers use name "new / newer floor coverings" among updates. They list "worn floor finishes or carpet that shows age" among the signs of a lower rating.
So the gain comes from removing worn carpet, not from the plank's name. The numbers are in RDC's guide on whether new flooring increases home value in Arizona.
How Long Does It Take to Replace Carpet With LVP?
Replacing carpet with LVP takes 1 to 3 days for most RDC flooring installations, depending on the size of the house and the material. A single room is at the short end. Slab leveling, where it is needed, happens before the plank goes down.
Check the plank's own rules on the room temperature too. Mohawk's SolidTech guide asks for 48 hours in the room at 55 to 85°F before installing.
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Replacing Carpet With LVP Across Arizona
Across Arizona, the case for plank starts with what carpet collects and what the heat does to the floor. Mohawk widens the wall gap from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch where temperatures pass 85°F. In a house closed up for summer, read the plank maker's temperature range before you choose.
Is It Worth Replacing Carpet With LVP in Phoenix?
In Phoenix, replacing carpet with LVP is usually worth it in an older home with worn carpet over a slab. The median Phoenix home was built in 1985, per the American Community Survey 2020-2024. A slab under old carpet deserves a real check.
In one Phoenix home, RDC replaced both the carpet and the Saltillo tile with LVP. The Bell Rd showroom, Suite 101 in North Phoenix, lets you stand on carpet and plank side by side. It is open without an appointment Sunday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and closed Saturday.
Free samples go home with you. RDC is fully insured, and each installation comes with its 1-year workmanship warranty. Call or text (602) 788-1446 to book the free in-home measure.
Carpet to LVP in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa and Peoria
Carpet to LVP is priced from one Valley-wide list, so these four cities pay what Phoenix pays. What differs is the housing, and the jobs RDC has done there.
- Scottsdale. 12% of homes are attached and 35% are in buildings of two or more units, so check your HOA rules first. See LVP or tile in an Arizona condo, and note that acoustic underlayment is a separate line.
- Paradise Valley. 96% of homes are detached single-family, so sound between units rarely applies. See flooring in Paradise Valley.
- Mesa. In one Mesa home, RDC replaced the tile and carpet with gray LVP through the kitchen, hall, bedroom and living room. See flooring contractor in Mesa.
- Peoria. The median home dates from 1999, and RDC has taken out old tile and installed LVP in Peoria. See flooring contractor in Peoria.
A bedroom in the same Mesa home, one room where plank replaced the old floor.
Where carpet stays: new carpet meeting tile in a Scottsdale home, an RDC install.
Keeping carpet instead? Styles and prices are on carpet installation in Phoenix. For the whole-house version of this choice, read should you put LVP in your whole house in Arizona.
Sources
- InterNACHI Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes.
- Mohawk SolidTech Installation Guidelines (Rev. October 2018).
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac UAD Condition and Quality Rating Definitions (April 2025).
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, tables B25035 and B25024.