If you’re planning on updating your home by installing hardwood floors, you’ll probably have a few questions about the process, the project duration, and in particular, what to expect when the service is being done in your home.
At Rees Powell Custom Floors, we’re here to help homeowners like you get a sense of what this type of service entails and what you can expect with having a wood floor installation contractor working in your home.
Making the Decisions with Your Floors
The first step in the process, besides conducting an inspection and measurements to know the square footage is choosing your wood type and finish color. There are a few options to consider, each carrying their own advantages. Your expert contractor will walk you through the wood types and finish options so you can tailor the floors to match the look and feel of your home.
Preparing Your Home for Wood Floor Installation
Depending on how many rooms you’re having wood flooring installed, you’ll want to do some light preparation so that the process can be seamless. You’ll want to relocate any furniture in the room, as well as any decorations or valuables to prevent them from accidentally getting damaged during the installation process.
The Installation Process
There are several tasks that your contractor must complete while working in your home. If there’s any carpeting, it will need to be removed. Sub floors will need to be installed to ensure that your wood flooring is even.
While it’s perfectly fine to be residing in your home, it can get noisy and distracting. If you work from home, you may want to relocate to another area of the house or work remotely somewhere close by. If you were planning a vacation, it may be the perfect time to take it while your wood floors are being installed.
What to Expect Post Installation
After your wood floors are installed and finished, you’ll want to wait a few days, or whatever your contractor recommends, before moving furniture into the room. Wood needs time to settle and to acclimate to the humidity and temperature conditions of your home. Once the time has passed where the wood has settled, you’re free to move furniture and items back in and organize the room the way you see fit.
Wood Floor Care & Maintenance
It’s important to be mindful of your woods and avoid scuffing or scratching them. Taking your shoes off, putting cushions under the furniture legs, and avoiding using any heavy equipment on the floors are recommended to help keep them looking their best.
You don’t have to alter your cleaning schedule, but you may want to sweep instead of vacuum the floors to avoid scratching. You can also use wood floor cleaner and polish to keep them looking shiny.
Contact a Wood Floor Installation Contractor Today
If you’re looking to elevate the look and feel of your home with wood floors, you can always contact us at Rees Powell Custom Floors. With more than three generations and three decades of experience, we can make the installation process an easy and stress-free one.