Whether you’re having fresh floors installed in a new home or you’re deep in a remodeling project, getting hardwood floor installation completed and standing back to look at your gleaming new floors can be exhilarating. The installation process will be handled by your professional crew from Walk About Flooring, so you won’t have much to do once the work begins. But there are a few ways you can make the hardwood floor installation process easier through a few key preparations.
Clear the Floors
It may seem obvious, but one of the most important things you can do to make the hardwood floor installation process go smoothly is to make sure your floor is clear and easily accessible. Remove any heavy furniture you can, and remember to check under furniture for personal items that should also be removed. If you’re having your kitchen floors redone, remember your refrigerator will be unplugged and moved, so take some time before your hardwood floor installation date to remove perishable items.
Clear the Walls
While clear floors are the most important thing you can do before your hardwood floor installation, you should also remember to clear your walls as well. While paintings and other art décor won’t necessarily be in the way of your installation crew, they may be jarred during the installation process, causing damage to your precious keepsakes. This also applies to any rooms adjacent to where your hardwood floor installation is happening. Even if you’re only having the floors done in one area of the house, keep in mind how much disruption the installation will cause. When in doubt, put your dishes, delicate keepsakes, art, and other precious objects somewhere safe and secure.