There is a special satisfaction that comes with a job you complete by yourself. However, do it yourself projects can quickly be a problem without guidance. We are more than willing to give you advice on how to install your flooring in the store and over the phone, but sometimes you need hands-on experience. If you are handy, or maybe not so handy but need to save some money on your flooring, then Hardwood Floors Outlet’s tech service may be just the thing to help you. All of the advice you receive will be specific to your situation. There is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to installing flooring. You get the benefits of experience to show you the tricks and the knowledge necessary to install your flooring in your home and be sure that your home will look great in the end at a great rate! Can't decide if you want to do it yourself or have it done for you? Look at Armstrong's article on why to hire a flooring contractor.

Helping You Succeed 

Detailed Instructions: You will get 2 hours of one-on-one instructions in your home with an installer who supplies you with helpful hints and tips on how to make the installation faster. This can cut your remodeling time in half! You can avoid costly mistakes and get back to enjoying your updated home faster. Also included is undercutting door jambs, if any, that will be in the rooms you are installing. Rest assured that you should feel confident in your ability to install the balance of your flooring after we have left. Some of the things we cover are:

• How to lay underlayment (if needed)
• How to spread the glue (if needed)
• How to use spacers
• How to install the hardwood - how to slide the planks together without making a mess of the glue, avoiding "H" joints
• How to install laminate - clicking the planks together without damaging the edges or your walls.
• How to install trim pieces

Continued Support: If you are still confused while you are working on your home, we can still help. There will always be resources available to you while you work with us. You can reach us by phone or find information online at our website. You never have to feel like you are working alone! We’re there to answer your questions and offer advice whenever you need it.

At the very least, if at the end of your in home tech service you feel like you have bitten off more than you can chew, we can schedule a time to install the balance for you. This has only come up when circumstances have changed in the home, like a job change or family health problems, that do not leave the flexibility of doing the flooring yourself an option anymore. 

What you need to do before we get there:

• Furniture moving
• Demo of your existing flooring and baseboard (if needed)
• Prep work that your subfloor needs (floating or grinding so that the floor is level within 3/16” within a 10’ radius to hold manufacture warranties, or 1/8" over 10' for floating installations)
  
• Clean the flooring, it needs to be clean and dry
• Acclimate the hardwood 24-72 hours (depending on manufacture recommendations and time of year, if needed)
  
• Have the tools & supplies below ready

 
Tools you will need:

• Installation kit (includes spacers, tapping block and pry bar)- @ HFO
• Construction adhesive(Sika is recommended) - Sika @ HFO
• Knee pads (your knees will thank you later)- @ HFO
  
• Bona cleaning supplies- @ HFO
• Flexi-felt for your furniture- @ HFO
• Tongue & groove glue (if needed- floating hardwood or laminate installed in “wet” areas)- @ HFO
• Oil Flo-141 – to help with glue removal and works great in all areas of life- @ HFO
• Scrapper blade- @ HFO
• Chop saw or hardwood/laminate cutting device
• Table saw
• 10’ level
• Rubber mallet
• Dust mask
• Mineral spirits*-alternative to Oil-Flo for hardwood glue removal *-may not be suitable for all flooring finishes, double check with your sales person if this is recommended or if another option is better.
• Shop vacuum
• Broom
• Dust pan
• Hammer
• Safety goggles
• Blue tape (low tack masking tape
• Utility knife
• Measuring tape/ruler
• Pencil
• Black permanent marker

Call (951) 461-8855 or go to our contact form to learn how to set up an appointment.

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