Qualified Hardwood Flooring Installers
We recommend using our team of skilled flooring installation professionals when installing your new hardwood floors. Truly good installers are hard to find, and we’ve curated a team you can trust with a long history of quality installations in Modesto & our surrounding communities.
Preparation is Essential Before Hardwood Installation
- Our installers will likely need to remove your existing flooring. To minimize dust during this process, vacuum your old floors before they’re removed and vacuum the floor thoroughly afterward.
- Decide who will move your furniture, whether it be your responsibility or that of our team. Be sure to remove all fragile items from the room & don’t leave anything hanging on windows or walls.
- We’ll conduct a professional measurement that includes door clearances. If the hardwood you’ve chosen will be thicker than your existing floor, be aware that door bottoms may need to be shaved down so they not drag or cause damage.
- If you’re planning to paint, wallpaper, or do any other remodeling in the room, please complete these tasks before your new hardwood is installed. Be sure to hold on to your extra paint to touch up any post-installation nicks.
- In general, we’ll recommend that your hardwood floors run parallel to windows or, in narrow rooms, to the longest wall.
During & After Hardwood Flooring Installation
Here’s the procedure our experienced installation professionals will follow:
- Consider your current floors – hardwood can be installed directly over some types of flooring, but others may need to be removed first. Your installers will know what to expect when they arrive & will level out the surface so it’s smooth.
- We’ll conduct moisture testing in the subfloor to prevent potential buckling or cupping down the line.
- We’ll then cut & place your hardwood planks, working from multiple cartons at once to ensure a natural-looking variation in wood grain patterns.
Your Floors Plus flooring specialist will consult with you directly about any additional actions we may recommend before the installation of your new hardwood floors.
