What to Expect

Once you’ve decided to install or refinish a wood floor with Floors in California, you may wonder what will happen next. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after flooring installation takes place ensures we give you a high-quality floor every time.

BEFORE FLOORING INSTALL BEGINS:

Before Floors in California begins working on your new floor you need to remove all furnishings, draperies, paintings, and other items from the room. Because Flooring professionals typically are not insured against damages to these items,removal needs to be your resposibility. Your new floors are ours. For new hardwood installations, the wood will need to acclimate, which will vary from two days to two weeks. We bring the wood to you so that it can adjust to its new climate.

REFINISH OF HARDWOOD FLOORING:

If your floors are being sanded, finished or refinished by Floors in California, be prepared for some noise and disruption. We use dust containment systems that help minimize debris, but there is not a system out there that is 100% effective. Because of this we ask that you cover any items that you want to keep dust-free. When the finish is applied, stay off your floors until it has dried. This is harder than it sounds! Drying time will varies depending on the type of finish selected and the climate.


DRYING TIME FOR YOUR FLOORS:

Once the finish has dried, Floors in California recommends that you put felt pads on the bottoms of any furniture to minimize scratches and dents in your new hardwood floor. Place scatter rugs at all entrances, avoiding those with rubber backs, which can discolor your floor. Try to avoid walking on your hardwoods with certain shoes such as cleats or high heels with damaged souls.


THE UNIQUENESS OF HARDWOOD FLOORS:

Remember that no two floor boards will be the smame. Variations in appearance are completely normal. In fact they are desired. like us your floor will age and some change with occur including color change. This also is normal, but can be minimized by limiting exposure to direct sunlight, (also like us!) and moving furniture and rugs from time to time. High and low humidity will flex and contract your floors to some degree. THis is normal and will make cracks appear and disappear with the seasons. Generally, anything less than the width of a dime is considered normal, and will correct itself as the seasons rotate. Floors in California inspectors recommend inspecting the floor from a standing position in normal lighting to identify irregularities.

KEEP THEM IN SHAPE:

Lastley, keep your wood floors looking their best by properly maintaining them. Use a cleaning product recommended for your floors and use it regularly to keep them looking beautiful for years to come. We hope you will find the same enjoyment from your newly installed hardwood floor by Floors in California, as we do!.

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