Hardwood Installation In Lakeland, FL
Learn what to expect before, during, and after your hardwood installation.
Before Hardwood Installation
Here is what to expect before your hardwood installation:
- Have a plan for your existing floors. Who is removing them? Do they need to be removed?
- Remove furniture or have a plan in place for someone to remove it for you. You are responsible for moving any fragile items or furniture from your home.
- Measure door clearances. This is to ensure the door does not get caught on the hardwood flooring.
- Ensure children and pets are not present on installation day.
- Complete any painting work.
- Ask any last-minute questions!
During Hardwood Installation
Here's what to expect during your hardwood installation:
- Your existing flooring and subflooring need to be prepared. This will be a discussion ahead of the installation.
- Proper acclimation and moisture testing of the hardwood is important so that the floors do not cup, buckle, or develop gaps later.
- The crew will then nail or glue boards in place, creating cohesion in the flooring.
- Clean-up and QA will occur.
- You will complete a walk through, and we will answer any questions that you might have.
After Hardwood Installation
- Run a fan to remove any installation-related smells.
- Allow 24 hours to settle before walking on your hardwood floors.
- Stay in touch with our team for maintenance tips and overall assistance in caring for your floors.
- Enjoy your new hardwood floors!