I was asked recently what steps are necessary for upgrading or modernizing a floor in a customer’s home. I hung my head. There is nothing more frustrating than not knowing something that one would think is simple, so I went to the providers registered with QwikBids for some rather great advice.
Before interviewing these providers, I did a little research and found so much information on flooring that I’d have to write several pages on the subject. So to keep this a bit shorter and informative, I’m asking only the questions most important to the customer.
New flooring can enhance the look of any room when combined with an effective color scheme. There are typical types of flooring categories: Hard, wood, fiber and sheet. Choosing the correct flooring type is vital for not only the overall look of the room, but for the use it will see.
Jonathan Kueker, who handles the bid requests for Professional Maintenance Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, says consumers most often don’t understand what the project fully entails. Jonathan warns, “Issues such as the surface where let’s say, tile will be laid, have to be prepped carefully. If one little crack on the surface exists, the tile will eventually crack as well.” When asked which flooring is most popular Jonathan didn’t hesitate. “Tile is the most requested. We highly recommend it because of its durability. Many homeowners are leaning that way because carpet seems to collect too much dust and sand. Properly sealed once a year and maintained, it will last forever. But it seems the biggest issue we have seen is when the color is picked by the customer, just to realize it didn’t fit in with their future décor. Once tile is laid, it’s much easier to change the color of the room.” Jonathan says to be sure of the color!
Other QwikBids providers have agreed, and also give that familiar advice to those looking to spruce up their flooring: Make certain the provider you choose is insured and be fully aware of warranties. There are many choices out there in the flooring market, so don’t be floored when you discover the endless possibilities!