In order to save on installation, many homeowners believe the process of self-installation is something to look into. While this can be a huge way to save money when it comes to new flooring, it doesn’t always provide the easiest and most seamless experience. In fact, unless you have some sort of DIY experience under your belt, installing your own floor can be pretty tough. Before starting the project on your own, consider the below and see if it’s still something that you’d like to do yourself.
Hardwood Flooring
Installing a hardwood floor yourself takes a certain level of carpentry skills, and failure to follow the basic rules can lead to issues, wasted wood, and extra money spent. Typically, you’ll be looking to install this flooring in one of three ways — nailing, adhesives, or staples. Again, the method in which this is installed should heavily rely on your own skill level and expertise. If this isn’t your strong point, it might be good to leave it to a pro.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is much easier, and typically consists of a wood pattern overlaid on a wood-chip board. This is one of the easiest types of floors to install and is beneficial because it doesn’t use any nail or glue to lay. One drawback however is the fact that this type of flooring can’t be refinished, so blemishes and scratches must stay there, or the entire section be ripped up.
Engineered Hardwood
Depending on the floor underneath, engineered hardwood is one of the easier types of flooring to install. In some cases, these planks ‘click’ together, creating a rather seamless installation process that lasts for years. This is great for the rooms in which you don’t mind a few scratches or blemishes on, especially considering the ease of overall installation and replacement!
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