How to Prepare Your Home for Flooring Installation

There are several steps you need to take to prepare your home for flooring installation, and the first thing you have to do is confirm whether or not the installers will move the furniture for you before they begin the project. Ask in advance because the answer will vary as every flooring company offers different services, so you need to discuss this aspect. Some may include the cost of moving furniture in your quote while other companies may not, so it’s important that everyone is on the same page before the day of your installation.

Once this aspect has been confirmed, you can then move on to the following to ensure your home is ready:

Remove Breakables

Any items that can break easily must be removed before the installation date. Do not forget about this step and do it in advance so that no items are forgotten; otherwise, the installers can knock them down and break your favourite pieces. Glass frames, paintings, items from bookshelves, and breakable home décor pieces should all be removed, and it’s also recommended that you remove drapes and anything else that can get in the way.

Disconnect Gas Appliances and Electronics

This is very important if your new flooring is taking place in rooms with gas and larger appliances, so you need to arrange this step if that is the case. This would apply to kitchen and laundry rooms and if you don’t feel comfortable with this step, contact a professional as they will be able to do it safely and correctly.

Determine Whether or Not You Need to Adjust Your Doors

New flooring can change the height of your floors, which may affect your doors and their ability to open and close properly. Many of today’s flooring options can be installed on top of the existing floor covering, but you have to make sure your doors will be able to open and close if that’s the case; otherwise, you will experience big headaches. To prevent this from happening, discuss the height of your new flooring.

Clean Your Floors Properly

This has to be done before your new flooring is installed, and this is true regardless of the type of flooring you are preparing for. This will help eliminate mildew, dust, and mold on the subfloor beforehand and ensure that your new floor does not cover such problems.

Check on Your Indoor Temperature

Your inside temperature can affect the installation of your new floors, so verify this aspect because every type of flooring has recommended temperature conditions, and you need to be aware of this information. It’s also important that your flooring product become acclimated to the room in which they are being installed for a couple of days before installation.

Legacy Custom Floors will help you prepare, and we will provide you with all of the information you need, so if you are interested in new flooring, contact us today!

Why Hiring A Flooring Contractor Is A Good Idea

If you are thinking of doing a remodel of your floors, congratulations! It’s a big move that requires professionals, planning, and good communication throughout the process to make sure everything is done well and right. Did you know, a new hardwood floor in a home can increase its overall sale price by at least 2.5% according to real estate experts.

What Type Of Flooring Professional Do I Hire?

We’re glad you asked! Installing a floor in your home is a huge decision and the foundation of your interior design. There are a few different directions you can go when hiring a flooring professional. Though it might be tempting to hire the “Installer” hustling flooring samples out of the back of his van as an economical option - he seems knowledgeable enough, presents himself well, and you think to yourself… How hard can it really be to install these wood boards, I’m sure he will be fine! Well…. Lets just say you don’t want to make the wrong decision here, and there is a huge benefit to visiting a legitimate showroom where you can get educated on different products and get a clear and honest idea of how their business operates.

Hiring The Flooring Contractor

Now, if you are doing a full remodel of your home, it’s likely you are going to be choosing a variation of flooring and wall coverings such as tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet etc. This can get very overwhelming! So many choices and so many darn opinions you say!? Well, this is why we suggest hiring one quality flooring contractor capable of handling the entire flooring project for you rather than hiring a tile setter from here, a hardwood guy from there and some carpet installer from wherever.. You get the point…

What’s The Benefit?

1. Having one person as a point of contact for all of the different flooring aspects of your project makes things so so so much easier for you. In addition, all of your invoicing is with one company. Here’s a little inside scoop for you.. You might even be able to convince the contractor to sharpen their pencil, given they are getting a good amount of business supplying and installing ALL of the floor coverings.. But Shhh, you didn’t hear it from us ;)

2. Having one contractor plan the floor levelling is also a huge benefit. Naturally, your different floor coverings may have different heights and it’s crucial the your sub floor is planned and prepared in accordance with these different heights i.e. where hardwood meets carpet or tile. If this is the responsibility of three different companies or contractors such as tile, hardwood and carpet, things can easily get lost in communication.. If communicated at all!

3. Construction can be a tough game, and installers are only human. You should expect there to be a few touch ups, adjustments and even possibly some repairs to do upon final inspection of the finished project. This is normal! Tracking down and scheduling multiple different installers to come back and honour their installation warranties can be a long and exhausting challenge.

Now your set! Hopefully this insight can help you on your journey throughout he design and construction process. A good company can make this nearly seamless. Have fun!

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