If you are about to get your hardwood floors replaced for the first time, you might wonder whether you can stay home during the installation. Each situation is different, so continue reading below to figure out which decision is best for you and your family.
1. Consider Your Working Situation
If you work from home, it may not be ideal to stay home if your hardwood floors are being replaced during your working hours. Hardwood floor installations can be a loud process and possibly distract you from your work.
2. Consider Everyone’s Safety
If you are an adult and the only person in the home, you can probably manage your safety as the hardwood floors get replaced. The same cannot be said if you have young children or pets. Nails, tools, wood and unfinished flooring can be dangerous for young children and pets to be around. If you have young children or pets, it is probably best to take them somewhere else while hardwood floors get replaced.
3. Consider the Scale of The Work
If the hardwood flooring installation only needs to cover a small area, the process should not take too long and you can probably stay at home. If the hardwood flooring installation is large-scale, it can take multiple days or weeks to finish. In this case, you should probably have a plan to be away from your home for periods of time.
4. Consider the Dust and Unusual Odors
A hardwood flooring installation will involve plenty of dust and unusual odors. If you or a family member have allergies, it may not be a good idea to be exposed to so much dust while the installation is ongoing. On top of that, a hardwood floor installation can create an unusual odor that lasts temporarily. If you or your family members do not handle unusual odors well, consider being somewhere else until the installation is completed.
Conclusion
Ultimately, what you decide to do when you have hardwood floors installed is ultimately up to you, but you should consult with family members and the contractors you are working with.
Hardwood Flooring Services in Marlborough, MA
Central Mass Hardwood was established in 1996 and is a hardwood flooring contracting team that Central Massachusetts residents and businesses can trust when hardwood flooring services are needed. Our team will work carefully with our clients to devise a hardwood flooring plan. Contact us today to get started on a hardwood flooring repair or installation!
