Installation Prep Guide

Climate Control: Your home's HVAC system must be operational. Wood, laminate, and luxury vinyl need to acclimate to your home's normal living conditions (typically 65-75°F with 35-55% humidity) for at least 48 to 72 hours prior to installation.

Clear the Space: Remove all personal items, electronics, lamps, books, and breakables from the rooms being installed. Strip the beds and remove items from the floors of closets.

Furniture Moving: Unless specifically included in your contractor's quote, the room should be completely empty of furniture. If your team is handling furniture, ensure all drawers are emptied to make the pieces lighter and safer to move.

Access & Parking: The installation team will be carrying heavy materials and tools. Please ensure your driveway is clear and they have safe, close access to the entry doors.

Dust & Noise: Flooring installation is construction. There will be loud power tools (saws, nailers, compressors) and dust. While professional crews take steps to minimize mess, we recommend keeping doors to other rooms closed and covering delicate items nearby.

Pets & Children: For their safety, please keep all pets and children out of the work area and away from power tools for the duration of the project.

Unforeseen Subfloor Issues: Once the old flooring is removed, the installers might discover uneven concrete, rotted wood, or moisture issues. Be prepared that fixing the "canvas" before laying the new floor may require a change order and additional costs.

Walk-Through: Conduct a walk-through with your lead installer to inspect the work, ensure transitions and baseboards are properly placed, and ask any final questions.

Leftover Material: It is standard to have a small amount of leftover material (from waste cuts). We highly recommend keeping 1-2 unopened boxes stored in a climate-controlled space. If a plank gets severely damaged in 5 years, you will have an exact dye-lot match to repair it!

Protect Your Investment: Do not drag your furniture back into the room! Lift and place items, and ensure heavy-duty felt pads are installed on all chair and table legs.