When it comes to home improvement projects, the largest expense is often the labor that goes into installation. While installing your own flooring would eliminate that cost, there are a number of things to consider before taking on a DIY flooring project:
In this day and age, resources like YouTube have made complex projects more accessible to your average handyman. While DIY-everything is growing in popularity, flooring is not something you want to take too many risks with.
Do your best to follow professional resources like these to make sure your flooring is installed correctly.
Different kinds of flooring require different amounts of work. For example, laminate flooring installation can probably be done in an afternoon depending on the room. On the other hand, hardwood flooring installation requires more steps and will likely take a few days if you are doing it yourself.
If you are someone who is already crunched for time, you should definitely talk with the other members of your household to make sure they’re ok with having a window where the project is “in progress”.
Hiring professionals is a guaranteed timesaver and will produce high-quality results; I mean after all, they are doing this every day. However, the benefit behind turning this into a DIY project is the money you could save.
Taking this route means you will not be paying for the quality and craftsmanship of specialized labor but instead you will only have to pay the cost of materials and tools or tool rental.
You should also consider the host of flooring materials on the market that can range widely in styles, materials, colors and costs.
Focus on what you and your family need in terms of the specific room, the amount of foot traffic through that room, durability and cleaning needs, allergies and pets, then find a product that best meets those needs in addition to your budget and timeline.
Research, evaluate, and compare the costs of DIY vs. hiring a professional for your flooring project:
If you have questions about the DIY process and everything you will need, come into one of our stores and let our professionals answer all your questions!
If installing your own flooring seems like a bigger job than you can handle, no worries! It is not for the faint of heart, but there are ways to cut down on time and cost if you are determined to complete at least part of the job before a contractor enters the picture.
