What’s in this guide?
Before You Begin: Planning
Updating flooring can be a major transformation in a home and there are some details that need to be planned. Make sure you have a place to put all of the things in the room that you plan to makeover, carve out plenty of time to install the flooring, and look at all of the transitions between rooms and fixed objects like cabinets to decide how you’ll treat those spots before you begin. Our flooring project guide includes how-to, tips, and videos that help.
Flooring Ideas and Inspo
There’s a world of flooring ideas and inspiration available to you. Just walk in any flooring store, and you’ll see the thousands of options including tile, hardwood, laminate, and luxury vinyl. Get a sense for the aesthetic you are trying to achieve and then narrow the field of choice to what will help you reach that goal.
Flooring Materials & Supplies
Some flooring materials are best for damp locations while others stand-up to dog nails and busy families best. After you decide the colors and style, it’s time to focus on the materials. You may need underlayment and you may need a host of tools for installation. You may also want to include radiant heat. Check out our flooring project guide on materials and supplies to help get you started.
Flooring How-To
The biggest how-to question we get about flooring is where to start. Should you start in the center of the room or along an edge? And how do you fasten the flooring to the subfloor? How do you lay tile and can you walk on it to get out of the room? Check out our flooring project guide on how-to strategies to help answer your biggest questions about flooring installation.
Flooring Videos
Watch our series on flooring installation and flooring tips to gain the know-how you need to achieve the flooring afters you want. From installing LVP in a basement remodel to a handy cart to simultaneously help keep the flooring out of the way and handy, we’ve made videos to help.
DIY or Ask a Pro
Even with the best preparation, installing new flooring can be overwhelming. Unexpected delays, budget shifts, and design compromises on transitions can quickly derail your plans. That is when it’s time to call in a professional. A qualified residential remodeling contractor can bring structure to chaos by offering expertise and practical solutions when things don’t go as expected.
We have experience handling surprises and design elements that don’t always work out as planned.
