@Ashlie Brady- thank you so much for all the great info!! are you installing on a slab or subfloor ?

@Lisa Giametta I am installing over a concrete slab. I do want to mention that I am now second guessing the vapor barrier ONLY because I have read that it can be noisy under the floor if it is not laid perfectly flat (which is hard to do with plastic that has been rolled and/or folded up for packaging).

It can make the floors sound crunchy as the plastic crinkles. According to the provenza flooring install instructions, you don't HAVE to have one directly under the flooring and on top of the slab. It just requires that there be one BETWEEN the slab of your house and the GROUND. Since my home was built in the 80's I have no way of knowing the condition of the barrier that was placed when the home was built or if one even was 😩

However, seeing as how I'm terrified of the plastic making noise under the flooring, I may just not even use the vapor barrier and trust that there is a functioning one under my slab. Provenza doesn't require one under the floors so I know I'll still be good on warranty. I think I'm more scared of a noisy floor than I am the condition of the vapor barrier under my slab. I know this probably confused you even more about what to do lol. Sorry!

First crush: Planks laid out from open box of First Crush. There doesnt seem to be much variation in color from plank to plank. Does anyone know if there are more color variations from box to box? Also, when planks not in direct sunlight, they are darker than the pics Im seeing on Instagram. Making me nervous. Wanted this color after seeing all the beautiful pics on Instagram. Hopefully,, there will be more variation and they wont be as dark once installed.

So excited about our decision to install First Crush! Thank you for this super helpful post!!

@saphire288 did you have any luck in Wisco finding a good price? just went looking at flooring yesterday and couldnt find anything good under 5.99/sf 😳

@HU-29917913776 did you ever install the First Crush floors? Were you happy with them? I am looking for a soft light brown without much gray.

For those who have installed First Crush and any other Provenza floor, do they coordinate well with what I call natural elements such as light to mid-color wicker, light to medium woods? It seems that so many floors that I've seen appear pinkish gray and unnatural when I put them near items from nature. I tried putting things like dried leaves, plants, throw blankets, etc. near them, and the pinker grayer floors seemed to have a more unnatural look. Any thoughts?

Just installed First Crush throughout the entire house. Any suggestions on the best products/ways to clean them?

@Kimberly Stone Which floor color did you install? They are gorgeous. Thanks .The longer I wait, the more the prices increase! ugh!

Mine are first crush. Still love them months later.

@Kimberly Stone Thanks kim. I ordered my floors a couple of weeks ago. The lead time on the Provenza would have taken until January or February, so I ended up with Hallmark Floors - Courtier line, Camarilla Oak color.

@Karen Does the Camarilla Oak have any gray?

@HU-3577418 Yes, it does have a little bit of gray in it. I will post some photos from another person's installation later tonight and can post of my house in 2 weeks, if that will help.

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@HU-3577418 - see photos from someone else’s install. Hallmark floors Camarilla Oak 9” SCP.

Camarilla Oak in my new build. They are the rigid core/Stone center and won't dent easily, but they feel a bit hard on my feet. (I can't usually walk barefoot on tile as I have plantar fasciitis, so will need to wear shoes with these floor. If tile doesn't bother you, they are good.

I’ve read some mention Timberline. what city/state is this in? has anyone gotten less than $5.00 per square foot recently? @Kandice how long ago did you purchase? and you got First Crush for $2.25?

@Kandi what dealer was in AZ that had a good price shipping?

Love seeing all the photos of First Crush. It is beautiful. We ordered First Crush for our entire house and are very excited to see it in person.

This is Provenza First Crush. Just installed it, looks amazing, will have to see how it holds up.

We considered First Crush and went with Soul Mate, a bit darker and has more greys. We love the look, just thought Id share if anyone was looking for a more driftwood look. Also in the Provenza Moda Living Collection.

Different lighting, Soul Mate

And last one, Soul Mate

Has anyone that installed Provenza Moda Living with a turn without a threshhold ?? we have a hallway that turns about 30-45 degrees and we having trouble figuring out how we will get the most seamless look.

@Kimberly Stone What color are your walls in the hallway behind your kitchen? I have a sample of First Crush and the light makes it look like it has a greenish tint for some reason but the wall color looks similar to ours.

We are about to put Provenza first crush in our enrire house and stairs. Does anyone have them installed on their staircase? I would love to see pictures of them on some stairs. We called Timberland in Houston today and spoke to Odi, she quoted us $4.69 per square foot for 3435 square feet.

@Alyce Brennan our walls are Benjamin Moore simply white in eggshell.

Hi Mary,
I hope Odi can help you out she is great to work with. Here is a picture of the stairs.

I am in Jax, FL and would love to have this flooring installed in our home. Can anyone direct me as I can't find it in my area!

Hey Kandice! Thank you so much for the picture of your stairs. We have a bend in the staircase too like yours and I was worried how it would look. It looks great on your stairs. I’ll tell Odi you said ”hi” ;)

@Lisa. I'm in Tampa. I received a quote for Provenza floors from both ProSource in Tampa and Sticks & Stones Flooring in Sarasota 4 months ago. At the time, the flooring was backordered and we were forced to make another selection. I see that ProSource has a location in Jacksonville, but Sticks & Stones will also ship. Best wishes.

Thank you! I checked with ProSource. They tell me it will be back in stock 2/18!

Was the price at ProSource sub $5 sq ft?

Yes. But I was told it was going up .50 per sq ft on 2/1.

@Karen thank you for the Camarilla Oak floor pictures! They look amazing! Do you mind sharing what the floors cost? In my area (DFW) I'm getting quoted between $6.74 - $6.99 and I'm trying to gauge if I should keep looking for a better price or look for something else. I'm kind of in love with these floors so I'm trying to make it work with my budget.

@yana I paid $4054 (materials only including 900 sq ft LVP, one transition piece and sales tax) at the end of Nov 2021. Simple math gives $4.50/ft out the door w transition pc.

Where did you order from?

Just scored 2600 sq/ft of first crush for $4.35 sq/ft in virginia. i played all 4 retailers against each other. price started @ $6,50 sq/ft. Can’t wait for it to arrive.

Ok. My husband travels for work and is very nervous that these will look and more importantly feel like a hotel floor…how do these feel? Solid? Rubber-like? Do they look real?

@filesw, these floors feel soft and warm under foot. I love the feeling. Having this floor installed was the best decision I made in my home renovation! Not rubber like at all. Feels and looks like real wood.

Just fyi best price I found for the Camarilla Oak was $5.71/sqft at Prosource DFW Texas area.

Karen- I am in Tampa and Pro source quoted me over $6/sq ft. Where did you buy from?

@rich Rainer where did you get quotes from in in va also

We bought in Colorado last month for under 5.35 a sq Ft

Taryn, i ended buying from cherry carpet in portsmouth, but the key is to leverage prosource before you buy. prosource will match or beat any quoted price. Everyones intial quote will be high but just use it as a starting point. not sure where in VA you are but search the provenzza site for authorized dealers and get to work. we start at $6.50 and end at $4.15. just finished the install, so happy with the purchase.

It's amazing the variation in colors in different pictures, here and on Instagram. I pretty much like them all so I've gone with First Crush. That's actually what it was, I saw it in the store and hadn't heard of it but liked it right away. Should maybe be called Love at First Sight.

More of our first crush.

Here is the beginning of First Crush being laid down in our living room.

Can anyone give me the contact number for Odi?

I would love Odi’s number too!

@filesw I am in the middle of building our dream home and am going with tongue and groove ceiling and first crush floor. Your ceiling looks amazing! PLEASE SHARE the details on wood type, style, stain, etc. Thanks!!

Hs anyone used factorydirectfloorstore.com for First Crush? I we decided to do our upstairs and it looks cheaper then our local store.