How to Save Your Hardwood Floors During Construction (Top Tips)

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How to Save Your Hardwood Floors During
Construction (Top Tips)
Planning to renovate? Youll need to protect your
hardwood floors. Like all renovations, this too
needs thorough planning. Protecting your floors
can be tedious but is important. Heres some
quick advice on how to protect your floors
correctly. But first...
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Why Protect Your Floors?
Hardwood floors are an investment. They help to
improve your property value and ensure ROI.
Since they are expensive assets, it is vital
that you protect them to avoid getting them
damaged or dirty during renovation.
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1. Planning It Right
Like any other renovation, proper planning is the
key. Understand the timeline for your project. Is
it going to take a week or a month? This will
give you enough time to plan preventive measures
to protect your hardwood floors.
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2. Mark the Area
Supposing you are making a new kitchen island.
Then it is good to remember that adjacent areas
(such as the living room) may get dirty during
the construction process. For best results,
mark the area of construction and use proper
floor protection to minimize dirt and damage.
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3. Communicate With Your Contractor
A well-laid-out plan can save a lot of worries.
Ask your contractor which areas require
accessibility or if they charge extra for a
clean-up.
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4. Ventilate and Seal
Choosing the right material matters. Sealing your
floors using fire-retardant plastic sheets or
anti-static sheeting is a great option to reduce
fire hazards. Ensure ventilation to avoid
inhaling harmful VOCs during your hardwood
floors refinishing process.
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5. Manage Waste Materials
Waste around your wooden floor is an accident
waiting to happen. Managing your waste is part of
the clean-up process. Always segregate and
dispose of waste safely to avoid accidents and
damage to your floors. Sometimes cleaning up is
not part of your contractors job. Make sure you
are clear on this point.
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Conclusion
Protecting your hardwood floors may seem like a
tedious job, but it's important. Hardwood floors
can get scratched and even dented if sharp and/or
heavy objects fall on them. So, it is best to
avoid the hassle and take precautions to protect
them.
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