How to Choose Quality Material When You Are Shopping for a New Hardwood Floor - Part I

Hardwood installation may seem daunting; however, if you research well you will be surprised how easy it can be to choose the perfect floor for your home. There are several different hardwood floor options to choose from, and you will need to consider the area that you want the flooring placed as well as your budget, and taste. You will need to like the flooring, and not simply purchase it because it is cheaper than others.

There are many different brands, and styles of flooring to choose from, and which one you choose will often be down to personal taste. Having the right hardwood installation in your home can not only increase the value of your home, but also make it look amazing. They add permanent value to your home, and are easy to fit, and maintain. You will be able to spend very little time cleaning them, and far greater time enjoying the room they are in.

The Cost Of The Hardwood

The cost of the hardwood  floor will vary greatly depending on the brand, and material of the floor. Also, the size of the room will play a huge part in the cost of the flooring, and this will need to be determined early on. You will need to ensure that the whole floor space is measured correctly, and that any installation costs are factored in. Although you can fit the hardwood floor yourself, you may prefer to employ a professional.

How to Choose Quality Material When You Are Shopping for a New Hardwood Floor - Part II

Price X Quality
The price per square foot will be determined by the brand, and quality of the hardwood floor. Also, you may be lucky, and find some great quality discount flooring that will suit your needs perfectly. When looking around for different flooring options you have to consider everything, and always compare several different stores. Although it is tempting to purchase the first amount of flooring for your hardwood installation, however, comparing prices is essential.

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Brands

Some of the bigger brands and manufacturers such as Mohawk, Armstrong, Bruce, BR-111 and Mannington can guarantee that you are purchasing the best quality flooring for your needs. If you research well you may find some great prices for these branded hardwood floor specialists. If the flooring is to be placed in high traffic areas, you are well worth spending more on your hardwood installation. If you spend slightly more, and look after the flooring well, they will last you for a great number of years.

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Hardwood installation will not only look great, but is far healthier for you to have in your home. They are great for your family, and the environment. You may want to choose a reclaimed hardwood floor, which can look amazing. These have a great deal of character, and when treated will come up looking fantastic. When shopping for the different types of flooring for your hardwood installation you should ask to see several different samples.

The Different Qualities Of Hardwood Floor

You will very quickly notice the differences between the different qualities of hardwood floor. The thicker woods will obviously last longer, and will be able to cope with more traffic, and more damage being done to it. You can often take the samples home so that you can visualize what the hardwood installation will look like in your home. Choosing flooring is never cheap, so you have to ensure that it is the perfect flooring for your needs.

Why Choose Hardwood Versus Laminate Flooring When Renewing Your Floors? Part I

 By Luciano Soares 

 

 Laminate X Hardwood Floor
There are a lot of people that have been told that laminate flooring is the way to go. The thing is though, this type of flooring is never going to be the better option when you have the option of legit hardwood flooring.

If you are in the process of renewing your floor, or even just thinking about it, then you are apparently in a position where you want to make your home look nicer. Maybe you just want a more comfortable place to live. Maybe you are trying to sell your home.

Either way, if you want the best possible flooring, flooring that is going to last, then you have to go with the hardwood and nothing else.

Hardwood Floor Will Last Forever
Another thing to remember is that the laminate will last only a couple of years, if that, before it starts to show signs of wear or shifts in a manner to where you have cracks in the flooring. The hardwood floor will last you for the rest of your home ownership.

Why Choose Hardwood Versus Laminate Flooring When Renewing Your Floors? Part II

By Luciano Soares

Hardwood Floor Will Last Forever

There are hardwood floors that have truly stood the test of time by lasting for more than one hundred years. The cheap imitation stuff will never be able to do that.

With true hardwood floors, you will find that cleaning is a lot easier and that they are hypoallergenic. This means that those who have certain allergies in the house will not suffer so much. And since the legit hardwood floors are so much easier to keep up with when it comes to cleaning, you will find that they are going to look a lot better than the laminate flooring would.

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Chemicals Found In Laminate Flooring

Not only do you want to think about the look of your floors and the quality of the material used, but what about the chemicals? Yes, there are many chemicals found in laminate flooring, such as voc and formaldehyde. Are these chemicals that you really want to bring into your home?

Of course not and that is why you are going to want to make sure that you are doing what you can to put nothing but the true solid hardwood floors in your home when it comes time to renew the floors.

Hardwood Floor's Price worth
Sure, the initial price might be a little higher, but when you consider the value that you are really getting with the hardwood floors, you will see that it is more than worth the little bit of extra money.

7 Things That Hardwood Flooring Installers Should Do To Guarantee A Proper Installation - Part II

When you are considering points for hiring your next hardwood flooring contractor, you will have a lot of questions on your mind, particularly since flooring installation is such an investment. Your floors are one of the most important areas of your home. You need to make sure that the floor is secure, and that it looks pleasing to the eye. Here are some of the points to consider when you are working with a home flooring contractor.

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1 - How Much Time
How much time will the flooring installation project take to complete? You need to make sure that your installer can get the job done, and quickly as well. Since there is no way that you can avoid walking on the floor, this is one household project that can't be put off. This is both for the attractiveness of the home, and also for the safety of the home inhabitants.

2 - Taking Accurate Measurements
Your flooring contractor should be able to take accurate flooring installation measurements of the floor. This should seem obvious, but some installers that might want to cut corners might be tempted to "eyeball it". They might try to convince you that they can get the right measurements, just by taking at look at your floor, because they've been at it for so long. Don't fall for this.



3 - Double Checking The Measurements During The Job
A true professional will take measurements, each and every time. They should be double checking the measurements even during the job, to make sure there are no changes in the subflooring, or in the baseboards. All of this prevents against buckling and warping in the floor.

7 Things That Hardwood Flooring Installers Should Do To Guarantee A Proper Installation - Part II

4 - The Best Prices For The JobNext, a great flooring installation professional should be able to give you the best prices for the job, because they have established relationships with dealers that offer them the most cost efficient materials for the money. An experienced installer knows where to get the best quality products for the best price. They should be able to pass on these deals to their customers as well.

5 - Identify Loose Spots In The Subflooring
Your professional floor installation contractor should be able to identify loose spots in the subflooring. They will also take the time to address this issue. Someone who provides sub-par work will simply slap planks of wood over loose subflooring, and hope that you never know the difference.

6 - A Professionally Licensed Installer
It should go without saying, but you shouldn't cut corners when it comes to the person that you hire for your flooring installation. To this end, make sure that your floor installer has all of their proper licensing. This isn't a job for your buddy down the street, or for your dear second cousin, twice removed. If you don't use a professionally licensed installer, then you will have no recourse in court, if anything goes wrong. You could also invalidate any standing warranties on the home.

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7 - Should Know How To Install All Kinds Of Floors
Your floor installation professional should not only know how to install hardwood flooring, but they should also know how to install laminate floors as well. Finally, your floor installer should always be able to offer you the best materials, at the best prices, so that you will be able to give them repeat business.

Preparing For A Hardwood Floor Estimate - Part I

When considering the installation of hardwood floors in your home, cottage, or condo, there are three key areas of concern that should be considered before contacting a hardwood flooring expert for additional information.

1. Size (square footage) of the area to be covered
2. Cost per square foot of the selected materials for installation
3. Cost for the removal of any existing hardwood flooring, tile, or carpeting

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Before Have Someone To Give An Estimate

In preparation of calling a hardwood flooring expert in for an estimate, it best to do a little homework first. Measuring the area and performing a rough calculation of the total square footage that you wish to have covered is the very first step to take.

Many decisions will be made based on this calculation - the cost of materials, the cost of installation, the cost of removal of any pre-existing floor covering that must be detached prior to starting the job, and lastly the amount of time
the contractor will have to budget to complete the job.

It is also critical that you begin to make sure that your desires meet your financial budget as well.

The next step in the process is to begin to review the wide variety of different hardwood flooring options and select perhaps a couple of different patterns and materials that you really like.

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Cost X Materials

As the cost of installation can also be affected by the materials selected, be sure that you gain an understanding of this while picking out the materials. Home improvement centers, firms specializing in hardwood floor installation, and the internet are great resources for doing this type of preliminary shopping.

When Contact The Installers To Get Some Quotes?

Once you have determined the total square footage in question and a couple of different patterns for materials that strike your fancy, you are ready to contact installers to start getting some quotes.

Preparing For A Hardwood Floor Estimate - Part II

Get A Minimum Of 3 Quotes For The Job
It is normally advised to get a minimum of 3 quotes for the job before making a contractual commitment with any one contractor prior to going ahead with the job. Items that you will want to address at the quote stage are:

If you have existing flooring that needs to be taken out, get a price for installation both with and without the
contractor removing the existing flooring - you may decide to take on this job yourself to save money.

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Detailed Costs

Quotations should include detailed costs for: materials to be used, the cost of removing existing flooring, installation costs for new flooring, a detailed start date for the project, a detailed end date for the project, and any payment schedule that may need to be followed. Quotes should be firm on pricing as the installer should be well aware of any risks associated with doing this type of work.

A detailed floor plan should be created defining the scope of the job.

Identify any constraints such as available work hours when the contractor can be allowed access to the property.

About Guarantee

Any guarantee offered by the supplier of materials or from the installer regarding workmanship should also be identified in writing.

Special care instructions or detailing the need to pre-seal any under-flooring or sealing the finished flooring after installation.

Other concerns that should be addressed include perhaps a few addresses where you can view previous work results, determining how long it will be before the new floor can be used, and who will be responsible for pulling any work permits. A contractor that asks you to pull a permit is a red flag, so be very cautious with this type of request.