{"id":3699,"date":"2017-07-24T10:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T10:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2017-07-20T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2017-07-20T15:52:43","slug":"diy-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/diy-hardwood-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Installing Hardwood Flooring Difficult?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It may not seem like it, but\u00a0do it yourself hardwood flooring installation\u00a0<\/em>is much more difficult than you might think.<\/p>\n

Even with all the tips and tricks out online, there’s a reason why professional flooring installers are around.<\/p>\n

You’re better off having a professional install your hardwood for you. Here’s why.<\/p>\n

DIY Hardwood Floor Installation Issues<\/h2>\n

Hardwood floors aren’t just an aesthetically-pleasing, beautiful addition to your home. They’re also an investment and an improvement in your home’s value.<\/p>\n

Though there are many home projects that you can handle on your own, installing hardwood floors yourself<\/strong> isn’t necessarily one of them. Don’t be fooled by the instructional videos you may come across on YouTube. Hardwood flooring installation is more precise and difficult than it looks.<\/p>\n

Removing the Old Flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Picking out your brand new hardwood floors<\/a> is just part of the process. You have to remove your old floors, too!<\/p>\n

Carpet isn’t too hard to remove, but getting rid of it can be a nuisance. It can be difficult to cut it into manageable pieces, move it outside, and then find a dumpster big enough to contain it.<\/p>\n

Tile, on the other hand, can be incredibly difficult to remove. Once the tile is up, the grout has to be sanded with a buffer so that your new flooring has an even, smooth surface. Any time you remove old flooring<\/a>, there will be construction waste to dispose of. A professional contractor will include the services necessary to remove this waste.<\/p>\n

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Ensuring Your Floors Will Last<\/strong><\/p>\n

Installed correctly, wood flooring is highly durable and can last a lifetime. When done by a professional, you’re likely to only need one installation process while you’re in your home. However, if you try to tackle this job yourself and it doesn’t come out right, you may need to replace the flooring sooner than you think or hire a specialist to come in and fix and mistakes you made.<\/p>\n

Hire Hardwood Flooring Installers for Expertise<\/h2>\n

When you hire a contractor to install your wood floors, you’re not just outsourcing the labor. You’re also hiring an expert who has installed numerous floors in the past.<\/p>\n

Often, flooring contractors have gone through vocational school to learn their craft. They also have tons of hands-on experience behind them, DIY hardwood floors aren’t necessary.<\/p>\n

To find a contractor with a good track record, check the Better Business Bureau and review sites like Angie’s List. You’ll find the best companies to work with on those platforms, including The Carpet Guys!<\/p>\n

Getting the Project Finished Quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approaching flooring installation as a DIY project means it could take a long time to finish.<\/p>\n

Affording the materials, learning how to install the flooring, fixing any mistakes you make along the way, and getting rid of the construction materials is a lengthy process, especially for someone who’s never done it before.<\/p>\n

When you hire a team of professional hardwood flooring contractors<\/a>, they’ll get everything done as efficiently as possible. They’ll also have the tools needed for the job so that you don’t have to go out and buy expensive, high-powered tools you may never use again.<\/p>\n

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In reality, DIY hardwood floors won’t perform well and simply aren’t worth the hassle. Save yourself the trouble and gain peace of mind by hiring professionals for your hardwood flooring project.<\/p>\n

Get Hardwood Flooring Installed the Right Way<\/h2>\n

If you’re beginning to shy away from DIY hardwood floors, you’re making a good decision. All you need to do now is hire a professional hardwood flooring installer for your project.<\/p>\n

That’s where we come in.<\/p>\n

Here at The Carpet Guys, our installers are trained well in the art of installing hardwood flooring. Our crews know exactly what it takes to get you the best performing hardwood floor.<\/p>\n

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On top of that, you gain multiple benefits you wouldn’t get installing hardwood yourself. These benefits include:<\/p>\n