How To Prepare
Your new installation will be smooth and easy with these steps beforehand.
Flooring Installation in Elizabethtown, KY
When the big day for your new floors is approaching, it helps to spend time preparing for your flooring installation to ensure your crew can work as efficiently as possible and that your results will be as exceptional as can be! We know how much it can throw off the routines of an active household to completely block off high-use areas. We’ve put together our best steps and practices so that you can be prepared for the unexpected and so that your rooms will be displaced for the minimal amount of time. Every installation is unique and different materials have specific requirements so let's get started now…
The Earliest Steps
If your new design refresh involves painting, make sure all the painting has been completed before the new flooring installation begins. Are your new floors replacing old floors altogether or are they installed as floating floors? If your old floors are being removed entirely, you may need to spend time leveling the subfloor or improving the subfloor conditions for the new material. With any new installation, there’s a good chance the flooring height will rise, and you will need to adjust your doors beforehand so that they will fit once the new floors are down. Remove your baseboards and trim, and shave doors down now!
Clearing The Area
It goes without saying that you will need to properly clear the area where your new floors are going! Remove all furniture and items from the floors, remove all framed pieces off the walls, and disconnect all appliances and electronics. This step may take an extra day in advance when it comes to relocating sizeable furniture like couches, pool tables, or exercise equipment. From curtains to aquariums, these rooms and their closets need to be completely emptied. Consider designating a work zone for your flooring installers to keep their tools and resize flooring material as needed during the installation process.
On Installation Day
We always recommend that you ventilate the home with fresh air by opening windows and turning on fans during installation and up to 72 hours after. Keep all children and pets safely away from tools, materials, and the installation process. Block out your calendar for the installation days so that you can be responsive to your installation crew for any conflicts that arise or to answer questions about your household. Also, your installers are experts so this is the time to bring up any questions or requests you may have. Present these before installation is underway to make sure everyone is on the same page!
Proudly serving Elizabethtown and the Central Kentucky area with top flooring, cabinetry, kitchen, bath and countertop solutions. Family owned and operated, Corvin's Floors + Cabinets invite you to visit our gorgeous showroom located at 6727 North Dixie Highway, between Elizabethtown and Radcliff.
