Congratulations on Your Flooring Purchase

So, you are purchasing new flooring, but where do you start? First, you want to find a reputable dealer that can provide home flooring installation. Here are some tips on finding a competent and honest floor covering professional => Top Tips for Hiring a Flooring Professional. Of course, we'd love for you to come to one of Creative Carpet & Flooring showrooms in Mokena, IL, or Highland, IN!

home flooring installationNext, you want to visit the flooring store you selected. Your Flooring Consultant will ask you a few questions to help you consider your space. This will help in deciding what floor type offers the best value and performance for that room. Here is an idea of what to expect in How to Choose the Best Flooring for Your Home. Then, they should help you dig a little deeper to narrow your flooring selection to a small handful of options.

Once you have some idea of what you want, you want to get the area measured for an accurate quote. Then you can make your final selection of the flooring you would like, get the material ordered and schedule your installation. Creative Carpet & Flooring will keep you up to date on the status of your order from the time you select the product until after installation. You'll never have to wonder what's happening with your flooring.

Now It's Time for Your Home Flooring Installation

home flooring installationMake sure the following items are done the DAY BEFORE your installers arrive. This will help ensure a smooth, hassle-free, quality installation!

  • Move large furniture before the arrival of installers.*
  • Vacuum carpet before arrival of installers to minimize dust in the home.
  • Remove knick-knacks and breakables from furniture that will be moved.
  • Strip bedding.
  • Detach wiring from stereos, home theaters, etc.
  • Kitchens & utility rooms—disengage and move washer, dryer, refrigerator, gas appliances.*
  • Bathrooms — remove toilet.*
  • Remove old carpet and padding.*
  • If you do your own take-up, use a hammer and hit down or pull out staples from the floor.
  • Keep indoor temperature no lower than 70 degrees before and after installation.
  • Clear entrance into the home and have an area for the installers to set tools and other materials.
  • Make sure there is electricity to the house and provide access to electrical outlets.
  • Notify the installer if you would like leftover pieces left behind for floor mats
  • Discuss any special instructions regarding phone wires and cable cords before the install.
  • There are several potentially dangerous tools that the installers may use for installation. Make sure to be attentive to the whereabouts of children, family and pets throughout the installation process.

*Unless installers are scheduled to do it.

Creative Carpet & Flooring installers are neat, clean, well-groomed, well-spoken and certified professionals. They are guests in your home, and they conduct themselves as such. They respect your home by using shoe covers when necessary. You'll receive the highest-quality installation in the business. And after they've completed, they will leave your home as neat and clean as when they arrived! They will even vacuum or sweep!

What to Expect After Your Home Flooring Installation

Now you have beautiful new flooring installed in your home! Here are a few maintenance and cleaning tips:

Carpet Maintenance and Cleaning

Creative Carpet & Flooring Spot Cleaner

Creative Carpet & Flooring Spot Cleaner

  • Place walk-off mats at all entrances. If you can take four steps on a mat, it should remove 95% of the soil from your shoes.
  • Regular vacuuming removes invisible, abrasive soil, which is harmful to your floor.
  • Make sure you have your carpets professionally cleaned every 12-18 months. This will double the life of your carpet. It also helps retain your warranty.
  • DO NOT use spotters from the grocery or hardware store on your new carpet unless it's Green Seal Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute to leave no soapy residue behind. Otherwise, it will leave sticky residues that attract dirt and can cause fading. We carry our own spotting product that does a great job and isn't harmful to your carpet. You can purchase once for $24.99 and receive free refills for life!

Hard Surface Cleaning

Karndean Designflooring Cleaning Products

Karndean Designflooring Cleaning Products

  • Use a PH-neutral cleaner such as Karndean's or Mr. Clean.
  • Use a shammy with a spray bottle after you sweep the floor. Don't ever dump the solution from a bucket onto the floor.
  • You may use a vacuum on your hard surface as long as there are no beater bars, as this could scratch your floor's surface over time.

Your flooring is an investment in the beauty and value of your home. By following the above cleaning recommendations, you will ensure greater enjoyment and a long life for your flooring! Creative Carpet & Flooring's expert Flooring Consultants can help you step by step with your home flooring installation and beautify your home. Schedule a free one-on-one showroom consultation online or stop into our Mokena, IL or Highland, IN store today!