What are the Best Tips for Flooring Installation?
Flooring installation can be a straightforward project for the do it yourself homeowner. The most complicated, and important, step of flooring installation is preparing the floor before installation begins. If you are completing a remodeling project, you will need to remove the old floor coverings and make sure that the subfloor is in good condition. If it is a new construction, this process will not be as important. If the subfloor is uneven, you can develop tremendous problems with your flooring. If you install tile flooring, it can crack and break on an uneven floor. If the floor is bamboo or hardwood, gaps and buckling can occur. Vinyl and carpet floor coverings are most tolerant to unevenness in the floor, but even they will look much better if the floor is relatively level. A carefully prepared subfloor is the most important step in the flooring installation process. Before you begin laying out the floor, measure carefully. Some types of flooring, particularly natural materials s
