When it comes to major home improvements, timing is everything. If you’re getting ready for something that will disrupt your home or daily routine—even for a short time—you want to do it at the right time for several reasons. A major project like a new floor installation will disrupt your life for a little while, but frustration and downtime can be minimized if you get the timing right.
So, when is the best time of year for a new floor installation? Here are the primary factors you should consider.
Weather Conditions
Although installing a new floor is an indoor project, the weather conditions still come into play. Installing most flooring materials requires some type of adhesive, and extreme temperatures or humidity can affect how they set. The middle of the summer is generally not a good time to install a new floor because the heat and humidity can ruin the adhesive. Certain materials also react badly to heat and humidity. For example, hardwood floors expand with humidity, so you want to install them when the weather is dry.
Indoor Air Quality
Adequate ventilation is crucial during a floor installation project. You’ll want to be able to open the windows both during and after the installation. If it is too cold or too hot to sufficiently ventilate the room, being around the new floor while the adhesive or varnish sets will be, at best, unpleasant and, at worst, dangerous. Schedule your project for a time of year when the weather is mild, and you can keep the windows open.
Personal Schedule
Your family’s schedule is also a factor you should take into account. To a certain extent, you will be at the mercy of your contractor’s availability, but it’s best to choose a time that will cause the least disruption to your home. Aside from the weather, summer is often a less than ideal time because you and your family are home more often. If you are replacing the room in a high-traffic area, such as the kitchen or living room, schedule the installation for a time when your family can be away from home. It may be a bit inconvenient, but you’ll get to come home to a brand-new floor!
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