How to choose hardwood flooring?

TIPS from Professional Flooring Installer

1. Start with the type of your home

If you live in a condo, most likely your real estate agreement has some points and restrictions on flooring                                     

installation. Please make sure you look it up prior to getting any work done. If you live in a free­standing residential                                         

building, the type of subfloor will determine your options. If you need a new flooring for a basement suite, an                                       

engineered floor would be your number one option.

2. See what type of flooring would match with your room design (furniture and decoration)

You definitely need to match your flooring with the furniture in the room if you are keeping it.

3. Contribute into durability of your new flooring

Always consider the traffic at your home: the more people live at one place, the more vulnerable your floors are. So if your                                             

home is full of kids and pets, more durable wood flooring with matte finishes would serve you better and longer.

 

4. Choose the right materials

It is up to you where to buy the materials, from your installer’s supplier or any other specialized dealer, but make sure to clarify                                               

the following questions:

Is the delivery provided? How long does it take?

Does a dealer offer a guide on how to take care of the materials?

Are there any warranties from the dealer and manufacturer?

 

5. Minimize your risks

Floor installation requires special skills and knowledge. It is highly recommended to get installation done by                               

professional specialists. Make sure you invite them for the measurements and quotes and ask all the questions.