Consumer Retrofit

The simplest and most cost effective way to fix bouncy floors.

Are You Experiencing:

  • Bounce & vibration?
  • Rattling china?
  • Cracking grout?
  • Tile movement?
  • Squeaks & Creaks?

Are You Renovating:

  • Hardwood floors?
  • Kitchen islands?
  • Tile floors?
  • Additions?

Retrofit Cost Example (16' span x 20' long room)

Why double up on floor joists? Adding joists and the labour to install the joists, clear HVAC, wires and pipes costs about $600.

Why install an extra layer of subfloor? Adding subfloor and the labour for installation and removal of floor coverings costs about $650.

Why put in a beam? Adding a beam, post and footings, engineering and the labour for installation costs about $850.

Why strap and drywall the ceiling? Adding lumber and drywall and the labour for installation costs about $1000.

Why IBS Adding IBS and the labour for installation costs about $300!

Using IBS will result in a better performing floor.

We retrofit solid sawn, I-Joist and Open-Web floors.

Three Steps to Better Floors:

1. Analyze.

Luxor's Floor Rating Tool can predict the performance of your floor. For a FREE performance analysis call us toll free at 1-877-496-4355.

General Rule of Thumb: Use one row of IBS at mid-span for spans less than 20 feet. Use Twin rows of IBS positioned two feet apart at mid- span for spans between 20 and 25 feet. Call us at 1-877-496-4355 for spans above 25 feet.

2. Order.

Call us toll-free at 1-877-496-4355. Luxor will ship via UPS Ground the next day.

3. Install.

IBS is easy for anyone to install. Our Retrofit installation guide can be found here.

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