Before your hardwood installation
Prepare for your installation by first removing all furniture, electronics, and wall hangings from the rooms and closets. Since hardwood planks cannot be installed over an existing surface, the current floors will need to be removed and disposed of entirely. Hardwood requires a completely level subfloor so all imperfections will need to be repaired. Once your subfloor is assessed, you are ready for installation! Bring the hardwood planks in the home to acclimate for 48 hours before installation.
Hardwood installation process
On the day of your new hardwood installation, plan to stay home to answer any questions that arise for your installation crew. Designate an area in the home for the crew to keep installation tools such as hammers and saws, store boxes of flooring before they are installed, as well as cut planks to size as needed. Keep all children and pets away from the installer’s area and rooms receiving new hardwood. Establish adequate ventilation in the home as suggested by the installers.
Once your new hardwood is installed, it’s important to wait for the appropriate amount of time recommended by your installers before the floors can receive foot traffic or return furniture. Always lift furniture or use appropriate moving equipment with rollers to avoid scratches when bringing pieces into the rooms. We also recommend using felt protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to reduce impact.
Hardwood care & maintenance
Now that your new hardwood floors have been installed flawlessly, it’s time to keep your natural planks looking radiant! In addition to regular sweeping, we have plenty of helpful tips that will shape your weekly routines. Follow these steps for preventative measures, regular maintenance, and stain treatment to keep your hardwood floors shining.
Hardwood Inspiration Gallery
We always come up with amazing ideas when we are inspired. Use our Hardwood Gallery to help shape your design vision.
