The installers are due tomorrow, and within hours of their arrival, your home will boast beautiful, elegant wood flooring. Don't just sit around and wait, however. Floors Like Glass, the most experienced and reliable flooring installation and hardwood floor refinishing company in New Hampton, NY, explains what to expect from wood floor sanding and installation.

For 40 years, this family-owned and -operated business has helped Orange County customers beautify their homes and enjoy the benefits of wood flooring by guiding them smoothly through the selection and installation process.

Sanding

Few installers take precautions against spreading dust during sanding. Stay ahead of the curve by closing doors that lead to other rooms, covering the doorways with plastic sheeting and sealing it with tape. If floor sanding is taking place in the kitchen, hang plastic from the top of the cabinets to the counter drawers. You can use a tarp to cover the stove and any other kitchen appliances. A ZipWall dust barrier can help as well.

If the flooring technicians are applying a dark stain to the wood, it’s best to take off the base trim or the baseboard faceplates. 

A beautiful new finish comes at the price of some odors. Commercial-grade oils provide excellent durability, but they do not smell pleasant. Keep the windows open to help air out the room. 

Installation 

If you opted for new floor installation, you can also expect some dust—the installer will cut the boards in the room of the installation. Any furniture or appliances should be removed prior to your appointment. If the flooring specialist needs to remove carpet or tile, install a base trim, or cut door casings, these are usually at an additional charge. 

Remove the baseboards before installation to make access easier. Otherwise, the wood flooring installers will likely use a specially designed saw to cut a gap beneath the baseboards and slide the new flooring under it. This not only makes installation quicker and easier, but it allows you to update the baseboards if this is an option you’re going for.

Floors Like Glass, the premier hardwood floor refinishing and flooring installation service in New Hampton, NY, offers a wide selection of wood flooring in their large flooring showroom. Visit the website for location and contact information, or call (845) 294-9466 to speak with a friendly representative about your hardwood floor refinishing or installation needs.