A smooth install starts a few days before the crew arrives. Here is what we ask homeowners to do — and what we take care of ourselves.
Key summary
- Empty closets, bookshelves, and dressers; we move the furniture itself.
- Take down items on walls in adjacent rooms — installation vibrates.
- Plan pet and kid space away from the work zone.
- Keep HVAC running normally so acclimation stays on track.
What you handle
Small breakables, electronics, closet contents, and anything fragile on shared walls. Clear a path from the driveway to the work area, and plan parking for a materials truck.
What we handle
Furniture moving, demo and haul-away of the old floor, dust containment, subfloor prep, install, transitions, trim, and a full cleanup before we hand the room back.
Living in the house during the job
Most projects let you stay home. For site-finished hardwood, plan to be out during finish application and overnight cure. We will tell you exactly which nights matter when we schedule.
Questions before install day?
Schmidt Custom Floors has been installing, sanding, and refinishing floors across Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, and the rest of Northern Colorado since 1968. Book a free in-home estimate and we will measure your space, bring samples to your light, and give you a fixed-price quote with no pressure.
