Is it easy to replace floors in a house?

I want to replace all the floors, except those in the bathroom (tile) and one of the bedrooms (replaced by previous owner). I know the easy way to do this is to move everything out of the home and have the crew come in and do it while the place is empty, but that sounds like a nightmare to do in a city, with a child and dog, etc.

How long does it take to install prefinished hardwood floors?

Unless you are using prefinished floors or some miracle eco-friendly product, I would budget for a few nights in a hotel during the drying/curing process. We had carpet removed and new prefinished hardwoods installed on one story of our house – about 700 sq feet – in one day, without any prep on our part.

Do you have to repaint wood floors after carpet installation?

Not to mention the new carpet has such a shorter pile, that you can see the bare wood along the bottom. So regardless I would have had to repaint them. I’ll be posting soon on how I painted them post carpet install. I’m going to keep you all in suspense a little longer to see how the new carpet looks.

What’s the best way to re-carpet an entire house?

If you’re not signed up to get new posts sent to you, make sure you sign up below so you can see how my living room finishes up! Pick a carpet that is pet friendly. Give yourself at least a week to move everything out of the rooms. You will be tempted to start making piles of things to throw away and donate.

Which is the best way to redo your flooring?

Redoing your floors can help better meet the needs of your home and your life. Choosing the right floor based on the above criteria will ensure that your floors enhance your lifestyle in every possible way. If you’re redoing or refurnishing your floors, contact Onfloor for a consultation.

What should I do Before I install a new floor?

One of the best things you can do before you install a new floor is to complete any other remodeling jobs in the room first. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, new wallpaper, or general repairs, wrapping up these projects in advance will help protect your beautiful new floor from damage.

When to redo your flooring-onfloor technologies?

Your floor may also just need a good cleaning. Tile can start to look old and worn if the grout is dirty or mildew-y. Rather than replacing the whole floor, first try redoing the grout. Check out our article how to DIY apply grout.

Do you paint the walls or floor first in a gutted room?

It isn’t critical whether you install flooring or paint the walls first in an empty gutted room, but there are a few reasons why installing the flooring first might eliminate potential problems. However, if you install the flooring first, you’ll need to cover it with plastic sheeting…