What to Expect
1. Before work begins, remove all furnishings, draperies, paintings, and other items from the room.
Flooring professionals typically are not insured against damages to these items, so removal will be
your responsibility. For new installations, the wood will need to acclimate, which will vary from two
days to two weeks. Most installation takes 2-5 days.
2. All start dates are listed as “estimated start dates”. In a labor-intensive business,
sometimes unforeseen circumstances do occur on a job site, which might cause schedule delays.
We try to be as conscientious and considerate as possible, but on occasion we have to delay a
start date.
3. If your floors are being sanded, finished or refinished, be prepared for some noise and
disruption. Dust containment systems can minimize debris, but no system is 100% effective, so
cover any items that you want to keep dust-free. When the finish is applied, stay off your floors
until it has dried. The time required will vary depending on the type of finish used.
4. Once the finish has dried put felt pads on the bottoms of any furniture to minimize scratches and
dents. Place scatter rugs at all entrances, avoiding those with rubber backs, which can discolor
your floor.
5. Keep in mind that no two floor boards will be identical. Variations in appearance are completely
normal. As your floor ages, some color change can occur. This also is normal, but it can be
minimized by limiting exposure to direct sunlight, and periodically moving furniture and rugs.
6. Finally, you can keep your wood floors looking there best by cleaning them on a regular basis,
using a product recommended for your floor.
1. Before work begins, remove all furnishings, draperies, paintings, and other items from the room.
Flooring professionals typically are not insured against damages to these items, so removal will be
your responsibility. For new installations, the wood will need to acclimate, which will vary from two
days to two weeks. Most installation takes 2-5 days.
2. All start dates are listed as “estimated start dates”. In a labor-intensive business,
sometimes unforeseen circumstances do occur on a job site, which might cause schedule delays.
We try to be as conscientious and considerate as possible, but on occasion we have to delay a
start date.
3. If your floors are being sanded, finished or refinished, be prepared for some noise and
disruption. Dust containment systems can minimize debris, but no system is 100% effective, so
cover any items that you want to keep dust-free. When the finish is applied, stay off your floors
until it has dried. The time required will vary depending on the type of finish used.
4. Once the finish has dried put felt pads on the bottoms of any furniture to minimize scratches and
dents. Place scatter rugs at all entrances, avoiding those with rubber backs, which can discolor
your floor.
5. Keep in mind that no two floor boards will be identical. Variations in appearance are completely
normal. As your floor ages, some color change can occur. This also is normal, but it can be
minimized by limiting exposure to direct sunlight, and periodically moving furniture and rugs.
6. Finally, you can keep your wood floors looking there best by cleaning them on a regular basis,
using a product recommended for your floor.
Moisture Protection
1) Reduce moisture vapor transmission from the subfloor;
2) Create a noise-reduction barrier over the substrate;
3) Establish an anti-fracture membrane that can bridge cracks that can
occur in the substrate prior to or after installation (up to 1/8"); prior to the
installation of engineered and solid hardwood flooring with Bostik’s Best®,
BST®, EFA®, Ultra-Set® Hardwood or Fast Tack® adhesives. MVP4 may
be used over all substrates common to hardwood flooring installations
including: concrete, plywood, particle or chip board (underlayment grade),
well bonded vinyl, ceramic tile, cement backer board, cement
patch/underlayments, radiant heat flooring, and terrazzo.
4) MVP4 contains Bostik BLOCKADE™ antimicrobial protection which
inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold or mildew on the surface of the dried
membrane; the dried membrane resists stains caused by mold.
MVP4® Moisture Vapor Protection is a one-part, trowel applied, elastomeric, moisture
cure urethane membrane designed to:
cure urethane membrane designed to:
Preventive Maintenance
1. Do not use sheet vinyl or tile floor care products on wood floors. Self-polishing acrylic waxes
cause wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly.
2. Use throw rugs both inside and outside doorways to help prevent grit, dirt and other debris
from being tracked onto your wood floors. This will prevent scratching.
3. Do not wet-mop a wood floor. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and
leave a discoloring residue.
4. Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.
5. Do not over-wax a wood floor. If the floor dulls, try buffing instead. Avoid wax buildup
under furniture and other light traffic areas by applying wax in these spots every other waxing
session.
6. Put soft plastic or fabric-faced glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing and
scratching.
7. Avoid walking on your wood floors with cleats, sports shoes and high heels. A 125-pound
woman walking in high heels has an impact of 2,000 pounds per square inch. An exposed heel
nail can exert up to 8,000 pounds per square inch. This kind of impact can dent any floor
surface. (USE DISCRETION)
8. Avoid sliding heavy furniture on your wood flooring. It is best to pick up the furniture
completely to prevent scratching the floor.
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| Once you’ve decided to install or refinish a wood floor, you may wonder what will happen next. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after the work takes place will help ensure a high quality job. |