A number of factors such as what sort of subfloor you may have and how much foot traffic your new flooring will experience will play a key role in your flooring choice. Different species of wood (oak, hickory, maple, etc.) have different design and performance characteristics, and choosing the right flooring for your home can mean all the difference in the lifespan of your hardwood. An experienced dealer or installer should be able to assist you in choosing the correct flooring type for your home.
Are you insured and certified to install my flooring?
It’s important to ensure your installer is certified by Hardwood Resurrection to be confident that the proper guidelines are followed. Work performed by uncertified installers could potentially void your warranty and lead to issues down the road. It is also important to make sure your installer carries insurance and will assume liability in the case of any unrelated damage they might potentially cause while the work is performed.
This is an extremely important question as moisture can cause your wood to warp, curve or cup. You should discuss how your installer plans to deal with any moisture issues and confirm how this could impact your flooring in the future. This information would be provided at the in-home estimate.
What are the specifics and conditions of your installation warranty?
It is important to understand the differences between your installer’s warranty and the warranty provided by Hardwood Resurrection. If you have problems with your flooring down the road, you should be clear on who will be responsible for correcting the issue.
How will you handle any subfloor issues?
One of the key factors in a successful flooring installation is a properly prepared subfloor. Certain hardwood products are more forgiving than others; however, in the end a severely damaged subfloor will need to be repaired prior to the installation of your hardwood. It is important to know if your installer has the ability to repair this sort of damage before the installation begins. Hardwood Resurrection is equipped to handle all subfloor issues.
An in-home estimate is important in determining what type of flooring you can install as well as the total amount you will need to purchase. Some dealers/installers will offer this service for free while others may charge a small fee and then apply it to the total cost of the job. We do not charge for in-home estimates.
Sometimes the best measurement of how well a company performs can be found in how well or poorly they performed on previous jobs. If you decide to check their references, make sure you ask why they are satisfied or unsatisfied with an installers work. We have countless references that we would be glad to get you in touch with them. We stand by our work.
Though this may not necessarily impact the quality of your installation; however, having a clear understanding of your installer’s process and expectations up front can reduce any confusion and unexpected charges when the job’s complete. Before work on the job begins we insure that you are fully informed on everything involved with the job and are always open to questions.
Regardless of the hardwood you select, your installation will require a small space around the perimeter of the floor to allow the floor to expand and contract as the temperature changes throughout the year. To cover this space and finish the room your installer will need to use molding and trim that matches your hardwood flooring.
