How to Prepare for Your Floor Project

June 18, 2021

Any time of year has advantages and disadvantages. You might want to schedule the repair for the summer so that you can open the windows and let the fresh air in. However, there is no reason why the job cannot be completed throughout the winter. In fact, the fact that we provide significant savings during the winter months may be the most compelling factor. The optimum time is when it is most convenient for you.

You'll also want to know how long the project will disturb your daily routine. That is debatable. In each project, there are several aspects to consider. The first consideration is whether you are having a new wood floor put or an old one restored. Professionals from Floor Sanding Sunshine Coast has provided more tips below.

Refinishing a hardwood floor that already exists

The procedure of sanding and finishing an existing floor begins with sanding the floor until it is completely clear of any prior stain or finish, as you might anticipate. In a day, you can walk about 500-600 feet. After that, one coat of sealer and two coats of polyurethane will be applied to the floor. The project concludes with a 12-hour dry period on the last day. So, if it's a three-day assignment, you'll be able to return on day four.

Putting up a new floor

Installing a new hardwood floor entails a lot more. Boards must be cut and positioned. As a result, the room's arrangement might have an impact on how long the job takes. More cutting is required when there are more tiny corners. The breadth of the boards has an impact as well. Skinny boards need a greater number of cuts and installations than broader planks. In general, each 200 feet of flooring might take up to a day to install. The sealant must then be allowed to cure.

Flooring that has been prefinished

There is an option for a quicker installation. Installing a 400-foot prefinished floor in two days with no drying time is possible.

What steps do you need to take before we start working on your project?

Don't overlook the preparation while planning a project.

All furnishings from the flooring that will be replaced or refinished must be removed.
Remove all carpeting, including staples and tack strips. A smooth surface should be present on the subfloor.
Remove any linoleum or vinyl flooring if applicable.

We offer choices for both homeowners who are willing to get their hands dirty and those who want to leave the preparation to the pros. For an additional fee, we provide rip out and disposal services.

What should you do to keep dust at bay in your house?

Although our sanders come with a vacuum and dust containment bags, they will never be completely effective. There are a few things you can do to reduce the quantity of dust that enters your house during the construction process.

Hang plastic in entrances.
Completely clean the counters.
All food should be sealed and stored.
Painter's tape can be used to seal cabinet seams and drawers.

Is it necessary to remove the doors, baseboards, and trim?

You can remove and trim baseboards before beginning work, then replace with new baseboards and trim or reuse the originals later. Of course, we can do this for you on an hourly basis. The majority of doors may be left open. If they must be removed, we will notify you.

Where will the boards be cut by the installation crew?

The more time we save, the closer we are to the floor being worked on. Our saws, like our sanders, have vacuums. As a result, the greatest area to work is directly in the room where your floors are being installed.

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