There are many benefits to installing hardwood floors. They are cleaner than carpets, last longer than linoleum and increase the value of a home more than any other flooring option currently on the market. As such, it is no surprise that more people than ever are getting rid of carpets and tiles and installing hardwood floors. If you are having Hardwood Flooring Installation in Manhattan for the first time, you may be unsure what to expect. Here are four steps that you can expect when you are having hardwood floors installed.
Removing Your Old Flooring Materials:
Before a new hardwood floor can be installed, the old flooring materials have to be removed. Depending on what materials you have in place, this can be a quick process or a long tedious one. Generally, carpet is the easiest material to remove, with tile being the most time consuming to remove.
Leveling the Sub-Floor:
Once the old flooring materials have been removed, the concrete sub-floor has to be leveled. Generally, a fast-drying concrete product is used to create a new, level surface upon which your hardwood will be installed upon. If the existing sub-floor is perfectly level, the step will be skipped.
Installing the Mat:
Before the wood can be installed, a thin mat must be laid atop the sub-floor. The sub-floor is made of concrete, and unfortunately, liquids can seep through the concrete. Having a mat between the wood and the sub-floor helps prevent warping and helps keep the wood warmer.
Installing the Floor:
The last step to installing a wood floor is to install the planks themselves. The room is measured and then planks are cut to size. Once the planks have been cut, they are placed on the mat and gently pounded into place, to ensure they stay. Once all of the pieces are in place, the floor is completed.
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