According to Grand View Research, the North American wood flooring market size was $4.6 billion in 2019. That number goes to show how popular this type of flooring is and how many people are investing in it for their homes. If you’re among the many homeowners doing a hardwood floor installation, you’ll need to prepare properly. While this project is exciting, it can also be stressful and messy if you don’t take proper precautions. In light of this, we’ve highlighted four tasks you should complete before the professionals arrive at your home: create a waste disposal area, store away all valuables, find safe spaces for pets, and seal off other rooms. Read below for more information on these tasks to ensure you are fully prepared.
Create a Waste Disposal Area
There will be a lot of items that need to be thrown away during a floor installation, so you’ll need to create a disposal area for your contractors before they arrive. Many choose to make this designated waste space in their yard or a garage with adequately sized garbage bins. However, you may want to check with your floor installers beforehand to see if they provide any services for waste disposal and removal once the project is done.
Store Away All Valuables
With the hustle and bustle of a hardwood flooring installation, your valuables could become accidentally broken. To avoid this, ensure that you store away all hanging picture frames and other decor before the professionals arrive. To conveniently re-decorate the area after the project is complete, put them in a storage box and keep the box in an easy-to-reach place.
Find Safe Spaces for Pets
Find a safe space for your pets during a hardwood floor installation due to the potential dangers the project could introduce. There might be a lot of different sharp tools that you’ll want to make sure your pets stay away from. You also don’t want them getting in the way of the installers while they work. Put your pets in an unused guest room during the renovations or have your pets stay at a family or friend’s home during the project.
Seal Off Other Rooms
The sanding process required during a hardwood installation can cause dust and debris to float around your living space. In light of this, it’s essential to seal off other rooms not being worked in so that you can maintain good air quality. Often this task is done by adding plastic sheeting around the doorways and applying masking tape around the door frame.
Begin your hardwood floor installation project by following these tips above and working with the appropriate professionals. Contact our team at Northland Hardwood Flooring & Refinishing today to get started!
