Installing a new floor can be somewhat chaotic but there are some things that you can do to help minimize the chaos. Here are some steps to help you get ready for your floor installation.
Clear the room: This may seem obvious but it’s a big prep step. Remove all the furniture from the room and anything that may get in the way such as long curtains. Having this done before the installers come will save time and help professionals who are installing your flooring.
Seal off rooms: Tearing up, sanding and adding in a new floors will stir up the dust and debris in your house. However, you can prevent some of the debris from getting everywhere by sealing off the rooms in which the floors will be installed. Cover the doorways with some plastic and masking tape to contain the dust and debris. But be sure you’re leaving entrances and exits so it’s easy for the installers to make their way in and out of the room.
Remove doors: Floor installers will need to remove doors to make it easier to install the floor. To save time, remove the doors yourself if you’re comfortable enough doing it prior to the arrival of the installers. If you’re removing more than 1 door, lay a blanket between each door to prevent any damage while stacking.
Make some room: installers will come with an arsenal of equipment, so help them out by clearing a space either outside or in the garage (in case of rain) so they can easily cut the wood and store their equipment. Also make sure they have access to a 220 volt outlet as well.
Floor installation can be a stressful process, but by preparing for it, the process will go much more smoothly and quickly for you and the installers.
