Preparing Your Home For a New Floor

Whether you're getting flooring installed in one room or throughout your home, the process can get a bit hectic. By taking the time to make a few preparations, you can ensure your new flooring installation project goes smoothly and you'll be able to put your home back together quickly. To best prepare your home for new floors, consider following these simple steps.

Ensure Your Pet's Safety

Whether your pet is an overly-friendly dog, a curious cat, or lives in a tank, their safety is important during a new flooring installation project. Make sure your pet is safely contained in another room so they can not get out and intrude on the project or slip out an open door.

Remove Valuables

It is essential to remove any décor, delicate items, and wall hangings from the room that is getting the new floors. This will protect them from getting broken or covered in dust. 

Clear All Furniture

It is crucial to remove all the furniture in the space where the new flooring installation will take place. This also includes appliances, if that room is the kitchen or laundry room. For convenience, clear the room in advance to save time and money. If any furniture is stored near the doorways of the room getting the flooring, covering them will help to protect from dust and other dirt during the install.

Arrange Rooms to Ensure Pathways

If you have to store furniture or other items in the space between your entryway and the room getting the new floors, ensure there is a clean and unobstructed pathway for the workers. The easier it is to maneuver, the quicker the job can get done and the safer your belongings will be.

Close Off Other Rooms

Often times, new flooring installation can get messy. Therefore, it can help to close off other rooms to protect them from the dust and debris created during the install. Close all doors or use painters tape to adhere clear plastic to doorways.

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