Dunwoody flooring questions

First determine whether the unevenness comes from surface high spots, low areas, damaged panels or movement in the supporting structure. A suitable repair might involve panel replacement, compatible patching, grinding or an approved leveling system, but those methods are not interchangeable. Structural movement needs separate evaluation; underlayment is not a substitute for correcting it. Ask for the product's flatness tolerance and a documented recheck after preparation.

Have the refinisher inspect the remaining sandable wood at an accessible board edge or other suitable location, along with prior sanding, bevels, unevenness and exposed fasteners. Overall board thickness is not the same as remaining wear layer, especially with engineered flooring. Do not assume a fixed number of future sanding cycles. If sanding is unsuitable, ask whether a compatible recoat or localized replacement can achieve the goal.

Start with the facility's actual traffic, rolling loads, spills, cleaning routine and permitted downtime. Compare commercially rated glue-down LVT/LVP, carpet tile or other suitable flooring against those needs and the substrate. Ask for current product documentation, maintenance requirements and warranty limits. A tenant-improvement plan should also define access, furniture moves, transitions, work zones and return-to-use conditions rather than assuming every space can reopen immediately.

List each room's traffic, spills, noise, comfort needs and cleaning routine before comparing materials. Carpet may suit rooms where softness and sound absorption matter; hardwood offers real wood and potential renewal where its construction allows; LVP offers different maintenance and spill-handling characteristics. None removes the need for a suitable substrate. Compare actual products, cushion or underlayment, transitions and installed cost rather than applying one material to every room.