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Tips for making any installation easier 

At ProSource, we do not install flooring. However, our Account Managers and Sales Associates are trained about installation and can answer most questions you might have. We can also refer you to a professional installer or to the manufacturer's recommended installation guidelines.

Installation always goes more smoothly when you and your clients observe a few tips:

  • Install only after other remodeling is completed
  • Schedule installation only after materials have arrived (Note: Many hardwoods should be acclimated in the room in which they will be installed for 48 - 96 hours prior to installation )
  • Each type of flooring requires different sub-floor preparation that can include vapor barriers, padding or underlay, leveling compound, adding a rigid floor base, or other preparation. A ProSource Account Manager or a professional installer can provide specific recommendations for the type of flooring involved.
  • Large items (furniture, appliances, pianos, entertainment centers, computer equipment, toilets, gas stoves, etc.) require special discussions with the installer prior to installation day
  • Make sure your customers know that they're responsible for removing small breakables prior to installation
  • Remove closet floors items and bed linens
  • Dispose of old flooring before installation
  • Installers are not usually responsible for replacing old, cracked quarter round or baseboard
  • All special requests for the installer should be made in advance



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