Carpet Installation Preparation

Getting ready to install new carpets in your home? Then you need to get ready for carpet installation before the installers arrive. There are many steps you should take to first, ensure that you have the right installers and, second, ensure that your home and belongings are protected and your sub floor is ready for the job to be done.
Finding the Right Installer
Finding the right installer is the first step in the process, and this is not always as simple as hiring the installer from the flooring store. You might pay too much for shoddy service if you do. Keep in mind that there are certain things that all good installers will provide. The first is references. If you are given references, make sure you call them to verify they are real. If possible, visit the references to see the installer's work.
Keep in mind that installers should provide proof of their liability insurance and any warranty they offer. In the carpet installation warranty, a one-year written warranty is standard. Do not accept a verbal warranty, because these are not legally binding. Always get the warranty in writing.
Getting the Paperwork in Order
Before the job begins, make sure you get the paperwork you need. Ask for a written diagram that shows where the seams will be placed, and get a document that outlines what the installer will do. Who is responsible, for instance, for moving furniture and adjusting doors? Also get in writing details about the party responsible for removal and disposal of old carpeting. You will pay for this service if you rely on the installer to do it, so make sure you want to pay this fee instead of handling the issue on your own.
Preparing for the Carpet Installation
Once you have found your installer and have all of the paperwork in order and a date set for the installer to come do the job, you might want to prepare your home for the process. If you will be handling the removal of your old carpeting, take the time to inspect your sub flooring, or the floorboards where your carpeting will be placed. This should be clean, and you should fill all holes and cracks to help the carpet lay properly. Have the job done when the home is room temperature, as this will help the carpet to stretch properly.
As you plan for seam placement during the carpet installation, consider placing them under the primary light source, as bright lighting hides seams. Avoid placing seams in high traffic areas, and consider placing them under furniture. Never allow the installer to overlap the pad seams and carpeting seams, as this will cause them to wear faster.
Remember, carpet installation is a big investment of your money, so you want to make sure it is done well. Choosing the right installer, and then preparing properly for the task will give you beautiful results that will also stand the test of time. It takes just a little bit of effort, but creates results that will last.