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Pre-Installation
DETAILS
Before installation of your new vinyl floor please keep the following items in mind:
• Who is responsible for moving furniture in the room?
• Who removes and disposes of the old flooring?
• Are there any extra charges for these services?
ROOM PREPARATION
Be sure to prepare the room for the installation by ensuring:
• Personal items, valuables, heirlooms and delicate items are put away and secured
• The tops of desks, tables and chests are clear of all items
• Shelves of hutches and bookcases are empty; glass shelving is removed
• Pictures and decorative items are removed from walls, especially in stairwells & halls
• Computer and electronic equipment is disconnected with cords & wires bound
• Waterbeds are completely drained
• Closets are cleared of all items from the floor to a height of at least 3 feet
• Instructions or special tools for disassembly of special items or furniture is available
• Aquariums are empty and otherwise prepared for moving
• Arrangements are made to move specialty items: pianos, pool tables, massive wall units, home theatre systems, weight training equipment, heavy machinery, etc.
• Small children and pets are in a safe and secure area
• Arrangements are made to have doors cut, baseboards removed / reinstalled or any other carpentry work performed.
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