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Why leave the installation of your beautiful new floor to just anyone For a floor that has a 15-year warranty, you want the installation to be perfect. Otherwise, you’ll be living with someone else’s mistakes every day for those 15 long years. Professional installation makes sense.
Responsible installation services stand by their work for at least a year...
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he key to a flawless installation is an experienced crew with specific knowledge of the material and expert in its placement. In addition, each of the flooring categories has its installation requirements that the installer must fulfill to meet the manufacturers’ comprehensive warranties and guarantees. When you buy flooring, the retailer may offer installation services in-house or have recommendations for the local professional with the skills the flooring requires. If you choose to work with your retailer on the installation, a sales or design associate will schedule delivery and the installation. This takes a burden off your shoulders and ensures a good experience. Even as affordable as resilient flooring is, it’s an investment in your home, both financially and aesthetically. Using the retailer’s installation service may cost you a bit extra, but it is offset by the assurance that there will be someone on the end of the phone should a problem arise.
Installers standing by their work When you are selecting an installer, ask if they warranty their work and for how long. Responsible installation services stand by their work for at least a year, some for the life of the flooring. Make sure that the terms of the warranty are included in the estimate for installing. And ask for and check references. If you are pricing installers, the estimate should include all related costs beyond labor, including adhesives, membranes or underlayment, moldings, trims, transitions, sub-flooring repair, and any pre-installation work like moving furniture or removing old flooring. ■
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Premier Flooring Retailer | D2 2021
