6 Tips That Can Help You Prepare for a Smooth Hardwood Floor Installation





Hardwood floor installations contribute immensely to the aesthetic value of your home or commercial establishment. But, preparing your property for hardwood installations can turn into a challenge if you do not know what to expect from the process. Pre-emptive preparation can make the hardwood floor installation process less challenging for the inhabitants of the property, and make it easier to resume regular activities after the process is complete.

Regardless of whether your service provider has informed you of the following, you can bear these points in mind to prepare yourself for a hassle-free timber floor installation:

i.                    Dust control
Controlling dust flow can be difficult in any woodworks. The staining, varnishing, and sanding processes usually produce a lot of rubble that pollute not just the floor but the air within the property as well.
Responsible floor specialists usually take precautions to minimise dust flow. In any case, the primary step to reduce the spread of dust is to install plastic curtains and tape them firmly. Covers and shrouds also help to ensure that the dust does not settle on the raw varnish.

ii.                   Door removal
Doors pose an obstruction during hardwood floor installation. It is essential for floor installation professionals to remove the doors from their hinges, so they can properly install the floor without any hindrance in the way. However, most service providers are not very savvy with taking care of the doors once they are unhinged.
As the customer, you should take the initiative to store the doors properly, so they do not get damaged in the process; and, make sure the hinges are also kept aside safely, so they are not misplaced. It helps speed up the door installations after the floor is done.

iii.                 Remove the baseboards
Removing the baseboards is also another step you can take to prepare for the floor installation beforehand. Removing the baseboards is not a task that a lot of flooring service providers offer. So, proactively taking up the responsibility can help prevent delays.
You can hire professionals to assist you in this or assume responsibility for the task yourself. The most basic baseboards easily dislodge when you pry them with the right tool. A lot of customers also replace the mouldings when they are preparing for hardwood floor installations or sanding hardwood floors. 

iv.                 Taking care of door trims
Door trims are another aspect that needs your attention before the floor installation commences. Most professional floor installation specialists cut off the mouldings so they can successfully install the new floor.
As the property owner, you should voluntarily have the mouldings taken off before installing or sanding hardwood floors. It helps install the floor tightly around the door frame.

v.                   Prepping the subfloor
It is common for professional floor installation services to run into challenges when installing hardwood floors over an uneven subfloor. The subfloor can prevent a smooth installation if there are dips or imperfections in the planning.
So, if you intend to install timber floors and your property plan includes a subfloor, then you should take the initiative to have the subfloor levelling fixed first.

vi.                 Operations aid
Lastly, as the property owner, you should make the installation operations as convenient for the service team as possible. It will not only help finish the job quicker but also ensure a steady flow of productivity.

So, customers can ensure that the service team have access to a designated outdoor space where they can cut and prepare the timber. Access to a functional, grounded electrical outlet is recommended. Taking note of the lighting is also helpful.
So, bear these points in mind, and your floor installation should go down without a hitch.


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