To prepare your home for your flooring installation, Chicago homeowners should remove all breakables and furniture from the floor. In some cases, a handyman can help remove furniture, but be sure to discuss this with us before your installation date. Depending on where the flooring is to be installed, you will need to disconnect your appliances from the gas lines or electrical outlets as well, clean out closets, and remove pictures or mirrors from the walls. On the date of your installation, if needed, we will remove existing baseboards and doors to ensure a flawless finish.

If you have existing floors in your home and it has been a while since you last got them replaced, there's a good chance they're showing one or more of the following signs:

• Cracked or broken tiles
• Excessive wear and tear
• Noisy flooring that squeaks, crunches, or creaks
• Unpleasant smells

Any of these signs is a good reason to get a new flooring replacement. While some of these signs hint towards water damage and mold, others are signs of serious wear and tear or damage that may not be safe to walk on. Get in touch with a professional handyman today to discuss your next steps!

Consultation

The first step to your new beautiful floors is getting to know your wants, needs, and the actual measurements of the floor. At Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park, we're nothing if not thorough, so we'll arrive at the prescheduled time of your appointment and have a discussion with you about your hopes and dreams in terms of your flooring. Once we understand your vision, we'll take measurements of your current floors to find out how many square feet will be needed for the project. The next order of business is to give you a quote. Keep in mind that the quality and type of flooring you choose will directly affect the overall price of your service. We know flooring project costs are a concern to homeowners, but you can count on us for transparency every step of the way.

Preparation

Once your flooring materials are delivered to your home, we can get started with the preparation. Depending on the current state of your floors, we will either be able to get started on prepping the subfloor right away, or if you currently have floors installed, we'll need to remove them. While sometimes it's possible to install new flooring material over old material, in many cases, it makes more sense to remove the old floors first to ensure your new floor is completely level. Other preparation steps include removing baseboards, doors, and furniture from rooms.

Floor Installation

When your subfloor has been prepped, we'll need to lay out and secure your new flooring. Working meticulously to ensure no detail is missed, we want to ensure your installation is completed correctly the first time to prevent the need for premature repairs and replacements or run-ins with water damage in the near future. Our flooring installation process will differ from material to material, but you can count on our professional team to create stunning flooring in your home.

Final Touches

When your flooring is installed, there may still be additional work to be done to ensure your project is complete. For example, you may wish for us to take care of your baseboard trim installation as well, or apply grout sealer to the grout between your porcelain tiles. These finishing touches will protect your floors and ensure they remain in great shape, but some final touches, such as rehanging doors, contribute to putting your home back together after your installation.