How to Get Your Home Ready for a Flooring Installation

A flooring installation job is best handled by professionals. This ensures that the right tools and methods are used for your new flooring. It’s also a good idea to ask your contractor to handle the flooring removal and disposal.

Read on as Handyman Connection® of Rockville, your local home improvement expert, shares tips on how you can get your home ready for a flooring installation.

How You Can Prep Your Home 

Move the furniture and fragile items that are in the working area. Remove vases, lamps, decor and other items that are at risk of breaking during the installation. Keep away wiring from the appliances and clear desktops, tabletops, bookshelves, closet floors and the tops of dressers. Remove the covers of the beds and vacuum your floors to minimize airborne dust and particles.

Request the flooring to be brought to your home 48 hours before the installation if you’re installing vinyl, hardwood or laminate. This is so the floors can adapt to your home.

What You Can Expect from Experts

Before installation, your contractor should fix any irregularities on your subfloor. They will examine your new flooring for manufacturer defects and damage.

Installers should make sure that the surfaces are clean, smooth and dry if the installation requires the use of grout and adhesives. They will remove moldings, trim or appliances as needed. Also, the door jambs will be checked to ensure sufficient clearance after installation.

You can ensure a successful and stress-free flooring project by hiring reliable professionals. At Handyman Connection of Rockville, you can count on us for all your flooring needs. Our team will handle everything for you, from floor surface removal and replacement to grout and polishing. Call us at (301) 453-2090 or fill in our online form to request an estimate.