THE INDOOR OUTFITTERS
INSTALLATION
Ready to start enjoying the beauty, durability and luxury of hardwood flooring? Our professional installers can deliver the high-quality installation you deserve. Don’t trust your investment to less-qualified workers. Cleanable Solutions has professional knowledge and equipment for proper, lasting installation.
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR FLOORING
LOCATION
There is a greater chance of water and moisture seeping into flooring below ground level, such as basements, which can damage the material and adhesive used in its installation. Instead of solid hardwood, choose an engineered hardwood or synthetic water-resistant flooring product.
SUBSTRATE
Even in above-ground applications, a moisture barrier must be installed first when installing solid hardwood flooring directly to concrete. Plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) are suitable as subfloors for installing hardwood without a barrier. When these are installed over a concrete slab, proper moisture proofing is installed first.
EVENNESS
The subfloor should be solid and level before installing solid hardwood. Engineered flooring that is installed by locking the pieces together can often be installed over slightly uneven subfloors using a “floating” floor method.
We offer several hardwood flooring options to fit varying needs for durability, maintenance and cost:
Solid Pre-finish
This solid wood floor plank is pre-finished with stain and sealer at the factory. It requires installation only.
Solid Unfinished
This hardwood comes as a raw, solid plank requiring sanding and refinishing. It is custom-made for your home.
Engineered
This hardwood floor comes as a finished product from the factory. The top layer is made of real wood, while the base is made of plywood layers.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is a fused, multi-layer synthetic product. Its upper layer simulates genuine wood using a photographic applique over an inner core.
Vinyl
This floor comes as flexible sheets made of synthetic material similar to plastic, which is durable and water resistant. It is economical and comes in a wide range of designs.
Ready to start enjoying the beauty, durability and luxury of hardwood flooring? Cleanable Solutions has the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment for proper, lasting installation.
HOW WE INSTALL YOUR FLOORING
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The installation begins with a professional assessment of the job site and installation requirements to ensure that the finished job meets building code specifications as well as your expectations.
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Although we do not perform major structural or subfloor repairs, we will perform minor leveling as necessary and seal surfaces to provide the proper foundation for hardwood floor installation. Our experts will also install any necessary moisture barriers.
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The installation method itself will depend on the type of flooring you have chosen. Engineered floors are typically glued directly to concrete if the slab is level enough. Some solid hardwood products can also be directly glued, with proper moisture proofing, or nailed directly.
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Once installed, solid hardwood and some engineered products will require sanding for a smooth, level and open surface. Once sanded, we apply any stain.
