St. Augustine Shores · St. Johns County, FL
Flooring Contractor in St. Augustine Shores, FL
St. Augustine Shores lies along US-1 about 44 miles south of our Jacksonville base, in a community largely built from the 1970s for retirees. Most calls come from owners planning to stay put. They want worn carpet and slick tile replaced with slip-resistant floors and low, smooth transitions between rooms.
- 5.0 on Google · 82 reviews
- Based in Jacksonville, FL 32254
- Where Precision Meets Perfection
Homes and local risks
1970s floors in a community on the Intracoastal Waterway
The numbers explain the calls. At the 2020 census the community had 8,706 residents, a median age of 57.2, and 35.9% of people aged 65 or older. It has also kept growing, from 4,922 residents in 2000. A third of its 4,196 households were people living alone.
Many houses still have floors from their early decades: wall-to-wall carpet, sheet vinyl and small glazed tile that turns slippery when wet. Floors from that era call for care. The EPA notes that older vinyl tiles, sheet-vinyl backing and some adhesives may contain asbestos, so they stay undisturbed until a test says otherwise.
Falls are the real reason to act. The CDC reports that more than one in four older adults falls each year, and that one fall doubles the chance of another. A rug edge, a raised saddle at a bathroom door or glossy tile by the tub are the hazards owners can actually change.
The goal is usually one continuous, matte floor through the main rooms, with any change in height kept small enough that a walker or a shuffling step rolls over it.
Local knowledge
Slip resistance and smooth thresholds, by the ANSI numbers
Two yardsticks guide the choices. ANSI A137.1 sets a wet dynamic coefficient of friction of at least 0.42, measured with the ANSI A326.3 test, for level interior floors expected to be walked on wet. That is the figure to ask for on bathroom and kitchen tile.
For doorways, the 2010 ADA Standards allow a vertical lip of up to 1/4 inch, or up to 1/2 inch if beveled no steeper than 1:2. They govern public buildings, not private homes, but they make a sensible target for a house where someone may use a cane or walker.
Typical jobs here are plank run through living areas to remove thresholds, textured porcelain in bathrooms, repairs to cracked or loose tile that catches a toe and coated garage floors with grip. If your home falls under the St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation, check its rules before any exterior or garage work.
Services in St. Augustine Shores
Which upgrades help owners stay safely at home off US-1?
Safety, comfort and easy cleaning drive most choices here. These services match what owners in this community ask for.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
One run of plank through living room, hall and bedrooms removes most raised saddles. Its softer, warmer surface is also kinder underfoot than tile for people standing at the kitchen counter.
Tile Flooring Installation
In bathrooms, choose matte porcelain rated for wet DCOF of 0.42 or higher, with smaller tiles in showers for more grout lines and grip. Movement joints at walls keep it from tenting.
Popped & Cracked Tile Repair
A single loose or cracked tile from decades past can catch a toe. We replace the damaged pieces, check the bond around them and add the perimeter joint that was often skipped.
Flooring Installation
Whole-house changes start with a measure and moisture test, then a written quote. After the install, the walkthrough includes checking every doorway transition for height and smoothness.
Garage Floor Epoxy & Polyaspartic Coating
A flake coating with added aggregate gives a garage floor grip for the walk from car to kitchen door. Most garages are back in use in one to two days.
Pool Deck, Patio & Lanai Coatings
Textured coatings on lanais and patios keep grip when wet from rain or pool splash. We pressure-wash and prepare the slab first so the coating stays bonded.
Reviews
Homeowners on what working with JW is like
5.0 out of 5 from 82 Google reviews
I had an OUTSTANDING experience with JW Painting! Man behind his word and my bathroom is beautiful. I would highly recommend him, and have given his number to a few friends who are planning out their Spring projects. Thanks again Jimmy!
JW Painting was a dream come true. After another painter ghosted me, I hired JW Painting to complete the paint job. Jimmy and his team were very communicative, sent regular text and photo updates, and took pride in their work. Their work was amazing and they transformed my home from a beach shack to a palace. Jimmy even noticed that the bathroom tub needed resurfacing and he cleaned the kitchen sinks without even asking. A true professional that I have hired again to paint my next house. Live long and prosper Jimmy you run a tight ship! Highly recommend!
Map and nearby areas
St. Augustine, Butler Beach and other nearby pages
The historic city lies just north, and the beach communities sit across the river on Anastasia Island. These pages cover their very different floor needs.
Map of St. Augustine Shores, FL
Questions
Aging-in-place floor questions from Matanzas River neighbors
What is the safest flooring for aging in place?
A matte, slip-resistant floor laid continuously with minimal transitions. Plank works well in living areas and bedrooms, while bathrooms and kitchens suit porcelain with a wet DCOF of at least 0.42 under ANSI A137.1. In homes built for retirees decades ago, removing raised saddles and glossy tile usually matters more than the brand of floor chosen.
Can you remove the raised thresholds between rooms?
Yes, in most homes. Old marble saddles and wood strips come out, and the new floor runs through or meets the next one with a low reducer. We aim for changes under 1/4 inch, the vertical limit in the ADA Standards, or a gentle bevel up to 1/2 inch where two floors of different thickness meet.
Is the old sheet vinyl in a 1970s house safe to tear out?
No, not before it is tested. The EPA warns that older vinyl tile, the backing on sheet vinyl and some adhesives may contain asbestos. Left intact it is generally safest undisturbed, and plank can sometimes float over it. If it must come up, have a sample tested first, which is common sense for floors from this community’s first decades.
Ready to swap slick tile for safer floors?
Call (904) 533-7260 with the rooms you want changed, and we will set up a measure and a written quote.
JW Painting & Pressure Washing & Epoxy Flooring · Jacksonville, FL 32254 · (904) 533-7260
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