You can follow these steps to help prepare for your flooring installation to ensure everything goes smoothly:

• Scheduling: Schedule your flooring installation once all other redecorating is complete such as painting and repairs
• Door adjustments: Ask your flooring contractor if you’ll need to make baseboard or door height adjustments so you can take care of them before installation (hardwood can increase your floor level, which means doors can damage the surface)
• Storage: If your flooring is delivered before installation for acclimation, clear an area for storage. The flooring must acclimatize to your home’s temperature and environment, so it can’t be stored in the garage.
• Work area: Consider where your flooring contractor can set up their equipment for cutting floorboards, etc. Naperville weather usually allows for cutting in the driveway, but if this is not the case if you live in a condo, you should try to make room so they can work efficiently.
• Clear out furniture: You’ll need to remove furnishings and wall art before work can begin. Typically, homeowners move everything from room to room as the installers work. Clear a path so people can walk through your home without obstructions.
• Keep pets safe: If you have a pet, you should arrange to have them stay at a friend’s or keep them in an area out of harm’s way.
• Schedule time off: Make sure you’re home while the project is underway so you can let the contractor in and answer questions.