Things to know before getting a new floor installation done!

With every new flooring, comes the feel-good vibe of a new home. To avoid any kind of fuss with your floor installation, you must make sure that you know about its basic requirements; This will help you to save costs and also you will get to learn something new and beneficial. Just remember that when you begin to feel confused, the expert flooring company is not far away at all, and are able to take up installation as per your preference, whether they be Grey Engineered Wood Flooring. 

Here are some of the tips that you should follow before your floor installation to save the costs and extra labour.

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1. Follow the instructions

Before jumping directly on to the wagon of floor installation make sure that you have read enough about the flooring material you would be using in your home. Get familiar with your flooring product. You can get information about the flooring material from the manuals that accompany the material. If there are no manuals then you can get to the website of the flooring installation vendor and search for a copy of e-manual of the product. There might also be some general guidelines on the subject on the manufacturer’s or retailer’s website. Try to look for them. Also, search for videos related to your floor installation on Youtube. They will help you a lot to understand the material and the process of floor installation better. 

By having a better understanding of the material, you will be able to choose the best floor that suits your needs. Hence, always do your homework and research properly before your floor installation. 

1. Look out for the tools

Flooring installation demands for the right set of tools to be used in the process. Make sure you choose the right set of tools. Generally, most instructions and manuals that come along with the floorboards have a list of the right set of tools to be used in the installation process. If there is no such list then you can follow the above-mentioned process of self-learning through Youtube videos and website forums. 

After you get to know the right set of tools for your floorboards, all you need is a visit to your local rent-it shop. Do not cut corners when renting the tools. Make sure that you the appropriate tools mentioned in the manual for your flooring purposes. If needed, ask for a demo of the tools from the local store manager. This will give you a clear idea of how to operate the tool. Always wear safety gear while operating the tools. Safety helmets and glasses are mandatory as there might be a lot of wooden dust around when you work on those floorboards.

1. Subfloor

Every flooring is a systematic layout of different complex layers. These layers include structural joists, subfloor, floor coverings, and underlayment. The complex system allows the floor to bear the weight of the entire structure of your home such as the walls and the roof. These layers also make it possible for the floor to carry the weight of the furniture and other items in the house. 

So you must get well accustomed to the subfloors. Subfloors are the backbone of the flooring system. The subfloor is the underlying layer on which the decorative flooring lies. The more rigid your subfloor is, the more load it can bear easily. There are four types of subflooring used in the flooring installation process.

• Plank subflooring

Plank subfloors are made up of thick pine boards. The boards are fixed to the joists using nails and screws. As the pine boards are quite susceptible to moisture and temperature, they must be re jointed to the joists. 

• Plywood subflooring

Plywood subflooring consists of thin strips of wood veneer known as piles. These piles are placed at the right angle to each other and then placed in a hot press. The result is a cross-laminated bed of wood veneer. This material is usually resistant t any type of contraction and expansion due to fluctuation in temperature and humidity. There are two types of plywood subflooring- standard subflooring and ¾ inch plywood subflooring. 

• OSB subflooring

OSB subflooring is a cheap alternative to plywood. OSB has certain benefits over the traditional plywood veneers as it is flat and knot-free. It is made up of 50 strands compacted into a single sheet.

• Concrete subflooring

Concrete subflooring as the name suggests is made up of a mixture of cement and stones. The flooring is very smooth, hard, and durable. The only problem with the concrete subflooring is the hydration process.

So these are some of the considerations homeowners must be mindful of when installing a new floor.