Question 1

What do floor installers do?

Accepted Answer

Floor installers install all kinds of floors. Some types of flooring which professionals install include wood, ceramic, tile, carpeting, and laminate. Floor installers work with both commercial and home properties, including small and large buildings to help you with changing floorboards and replacing flooring to upgrade it to a new aesthetic.

Question 2

Can flooring installers remove old flooring first?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flooring installed can remove your old flooring first whether this is due to structural issues or simply a plan to update and renovate. If you do need to remove old flooring before installing your new materials, let the installer know ahead of time. The process for how to remove floorboards can vary based on your type of flooring. For instance, how to remove tongue and groove floorboards differs from square edged floor boards. By informing your professional ahead of time they can come prepared with the right tools for the job.

Question 3

Do floor installers move furniture?

Accepted Answer

The majority of floor installers are happy to move your furniture away from the workspace ahead of beginning the installation. However, it should be noted that this ultimately depends on the company. So, if moving furniture yourself is a difficult task and you’ll need a professional to help out with it, it's best to contact them ahead of time. This will enable them to provide the most accurate quote and timeline for the installation.

Question 4

What is the easiest type of flooring to install?

Accepted Answer

Each type of flooring has its own unique factors which can influence the ease of the installation process. Still, if you’re looking for a quick installation then there are a few types of flooring which are generally easier to install. These include engineered wood planks, laminate flooring, and carpet squares.

Engineered Wood: Engineered planks are an easy alternative to traditional wood flooring. Engineered wood planks are made up of many different layers of wood, almost in the formation of a sandwich. They fit together like a puzzle, positioned carefully together on top of a soft underlay, therefore, requiring no nails or glue.

Laminate Flooring: Much like engineered wood planks, laminate flooring is also easy to install. Similar to engineered wood planks, laminate flooring is precisely cut to fit together, placed on top of a soft underlay.

Carpet Squares: Carpet squares are similar to traditional carpet. The main difference in using carpet squares is the ability to navigate through tight corridors, save time cutting carpet to the exact size and also having the ability to remove a singular square in the event of a stain.

Question 5

How do you lay vinyl flooring?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl flooring is a popular cost effective option for upgrading outdated flooring to look new and fresh. When you hire a professional, laying vinyl flooring can be an easy process too! With their expertise a professional will start fitting vinyl flooring by placing down a soft underlay to cushion floors, then they'll lay the adhesive so the vinyl will adhere correctly, finally they'll complete the project by installing the vinyl flooring materials.

Question 6

How do you lay lino or linoleum flooring?

Accepted Answer

Similar to vinyl flooring, the process for how to lay lino (also known as linoleum) can be simple when you hire a professional. Once you've picked up your linoleum flooring materials, your expert will arrive to begin laying lino. The first step in the installation process is to lay underlay for the floors. Next they'll cut the linoleum to the size of your room, place down the linoleum adhesive, and then finish the project by installing the linoleum.

Question 7

How do you use spacers when laying laminate flooring?

Accepted Answer

Laminate floor spacers are an essential step in laying floorboards. To use flooring spacers your professional will begin by placing them along the base of the wall. These are only placed temporarily until the installation is complete. Once the floor is installed they'll remove the spacers. The gap that the spacers have left will allow for the floor to expand and contract with humidity and temperature changes throughout the year so your floor always looks top-notch!

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