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Are You Planning for Carpet Installation? Here Are Some Tips for You

ByLakshmi Ekbal Bail

Mar 30, 2021

This article is for people who want to change their flooring including carpet installation. It is always better for you to start preparing for things that you have to do, even though your role is very small.

If you are looking for carpet installation services then you can opt for Flooring Domain who has the best professionals for local decking, floor tiles, concreting, paving, floor heating, artificial grass, and many more.

Here are some tips on how you can prepare for your home carpet installation:

  1. Clear out everything from that room: Some companies would want you to clear the room either partially or fully. Your Installer may help you move out larger items like a couch, tables, and other furniture pieces. However, it is always better that you move out any fragile or delicate piece from that room before the installation day. In this way, you will be assured your items are safe and do not require any kind of replacement or repair. Another important thing is to make sure that your carpet laying contract includes removing off your old floorings too, otherwise, you will be responsible to remove them.
  2. Keep it clean – Once you have cleared your home, you need to plan to sweep or vacuum the room. As the process of removing off the old carpets will have more dust, allergens, and mites to linger in the air. So, you need to clear them all.
  3. Remove the Moulding – While most of the installers would not want you to remove these moldings, but it will be wise from your end to remove them, instead of letting them get damaged during carpet installation. It will also provide you with a perfect opportunity to wipe up the boards, do some touch-up or repair the dent if any.
  4. You need to create a workspace for installers – It would wise if you create a workspace for installers as they would need some space to keep their tools and other equipment. You can clear your garage or some room that is closer to the installation area. If the installation area is closer, it will take less time for them to walk by and faster your work will be done.
  5. Lastly, make sure that you create a pathway for the crew to follow through the hallway to the installation room as the carpet layer will always come in big rolls. Ensure that there are no sharp edges, narrow doors, and small spaces, which will make these delivery process difficult and time-consuming. This will include you to clear off any photo frames or pictures from the walls, remove any low-level lighting fixtures and wall hangings, and any kind of furniture on the walkways.

The most important thing is to make it comfortable for installers to do their job. Make things easier for them to navigate in the house, this will help them do their work with more efficiency without causing any harm to the articles in your house.