Laminate
What to Expect During Your Laminate Installation
Before Installation
- Review subfloor preparation needed and make any necessary repairs.
- Make a plan for children and pets to be out of the home on installation day.
- Ensure that an adult will be present on installation day to answer questions.
- Remove all furniture, electronics, wall items from the rooms and closets receiving new laminate.
- Allow the boxes of laminate to acclimate to the home temperature for 48hr in advance.
During Installation
- Designate an area for the installation crew to keep tools and cut pieces as needed.
- Our installation crew will trim door jambs and install the underlayment.
- We will advise on the best installation method, either a “floating floor” with interlocking pieces or installation with adhesives.
- Installation timelines will vary depending on which of these installation methods are used. This will be discussed before the installation begins.
- Our team will answer all the questions you have and clean up your rooms.
After Installation
- Our installation team will complete a guided walkthrough with you.
- Ensure proper airflow with fans to remove any odors associated with installation.
- Stay off your floors for at least 24 hours or until the recommended amount of time.
- Place felt pads on the legs of all heavy furniture and always lift furniture when returning pieces onto your new laminate floors.
