Getting new flooring installed in your home is always a big step towards improving a certain room or space, but it can also be a very tricky thing to handle. Even once you choose some flooring, you still need to be ready for the installation process itself.
If you are looking for new flooring, then here is everything you will want to have ready before the work can begin.
Choose your New Flooring
Finding the right flooring is important. Each material, color, pattern, and design can completely change how a room looks or even alter the feel of your whole home. A solid floor can complement a fancy space, while something softer might be nicer for casual rooms.
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Knowing the specifics around different types of flooring can be very important, especially if you do not know which options might be right for a certain space. Some of the most common options are below, although there are far more to choose from, depending on the company.
Carpets
Carpets are a mostly comfort-focused option. Some people prefer to go for plush carpets that offer an excellent visual aesthetic but at the cost of being much more vulnerable to dirt and damage. Patterned and frieze carpets can hide dirt but are more costly to work with and install.
Berber carpets are a middle ground, being cheap and durable. However, they are not that soft and can snag easily on certain materials, leading to more frequent damage or pulls.
The color of your carpet also matters since some are going to hide dirt better than others. Many people choose black carpets for this exact reason, while other people prefer lighter-colored carpets for the aesthetic or to match the rest of the room.
Hardwood
Hardwood is very common and can be used almost anywhere, with different types offering different benefits. Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood are both easy to repair, but they can be costly to maintain since they damage easily if you treat them badly.
Reclaimed hardwood is similar but is more durable and environmentally friendly. The only downsides are the increased cost and the fact that the reclaimed wood can be of varying quality since it is taken directly from other pieces of recycled wood.
Laminate and Vinyl
Laminate is a nice balanced choice, with multiple different imitation options that can replace wood, tile, or stone floorings. However, they all have their limitations and are not going to work in exactly the same way as the original material would.
For example, imitation stone laminate is cheap to install and does not have to be sealed, but once it wears down, you need to replace it entirely. Imitation wood laminate can’t be repaired either since it is not real wood – normal wood-repairing options simply will not work on it.
Vinyl can be similar but is far less durable. This makes them best used in areas where you do not expect a lot of damage to happen or as a replacement for more expensive flooring that can’t be repaired anymore.
Preparing for the Installation
Once you know which flooring you want to use, you need to prepare for it. You can’t have the flooring installed without the room being ‘prepped’ for it first, especially in a busy home or shared space.
Clear the Room
Flooring installation often makes a room unusable for a while, and you generally have to clear it out ahead of time. Move anything that can get in the way of the work, especially large pieces of furniture. If you are blocking floor space, then you are simply making the job harder for no reason.
A room that is getting a complete floor replacement will usually have to be emptied out since the flooring is often replaced all at once. In situations where that is not an option, you might be able to get the flooring replaced in two halves, but this is quite rare.
Get a Dumpster
Always get hold of a dumpster before the work starts. If you have a large enough dumpster, then you can easily throw away and dispose of the remaining materials without having to load them into a car or carry them to a suitable disposal location.
While some contractors might offer to call one themselves, it is often easier to have a dumpster prepared ahead of time. This means that you can control the amount of time it is available before being picked up, which might be useful if you have other projects to manage too.
The larger-scale your home renovations are, the more important a dumpster becomes. A few replaced steps can be handled yourself, but major floor replacement and room renovations often require a large dumpster that can hold all of the debris at once.
Keep in mind that a dumpster can be a vital tool for all kinds of work, no matter the scale. Do not hesitate to get hold of one if you think it would be useful for an upcoming project. This can be even more important if you are doing all of the work on your own, with no contractors to help.
Install the Flooring
Remember that you will not be able to use the room for a while, whether you are handling the work yourself or paying somebody else to do it. Until the floor has been replaced and properly tested for safety, you may not even be able to move furniture onto it.
Make sure that you can live without using that room for a full day, just in case it takes that long. The more prepared you are, the better.
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