Installing new floors should feel like progress — not pressure.

Yet many homeowners arrive at installation day with the same questions:

1. What needs to be moved?

2. Should furniture be covered?

3. Will there be dust?

4. Is there anything I should do before installers arrive?

The good news is this:

Most installation stress is avoidable with simple preparation.

Here’s a calm, practical guide to help you prepare your home before hybrid flooring installation — so the process stays smooth, predictable, and drama-free.

🛋️ Clear the Space — Set the Day Up Right

It’s a common assumption that installers will move furniture on the day.

In reality, the smoothest installations happen when the space is prepared by the homeowner. 

Not because installers aren’t capable — but because your furniture, personal belongings, and valuables are best handled by you.

Installers are there to focus on:

• Precision

• Efficiency

• Protecting your new floor

They aren’t insured or equipped to manage fragile items or heavy furniture safely.

Before installation:

• Remove all furniture from the installation area

• Empty wardrobes, cabinets, and storage if flooring runs underneath

• Relocate fragile, sentimental, or valuable items in advance

If areas aren’t cleared on the day, installers may not be able to proceed as planned.

A clear space keeps everything running smoothly — with no uncertainty about responsibility.

🛡️ Cover Furniture & Expect Dust

Flooring installation is hands-on work.

Cutting planks, adjusting edges, and moving materials will create dust — especially in enclosed homes, hallways, doorways, and cutting areas.

To keep your home protected:

• Cover nearby furniture with sheets or plastic

• Protect sofas, beds, electronics, and surfaces in adjacent rooms

• Close doors to rooms not being worked on

• Remove or cover items you’d rather not wipe down later

This isn’t uncontrolled construction mess — it’s a normal part of installation.

Preparing for dust upfront makes clean-up simple and stress-free.

After installation, a general clean-up is completed, but a deeper clean or mopping is best done once everything has fully settled.

📐 Subfloor Awareness — Why Flatness Matters

Hybrid flooring performs best on a flat, stable surface.

If the floor underneath isn’t level, it can affect how the flooring feels and performs over time.

You don’t need to inspect or measure anything yourself — but you should expect your installer to assess the subfloor before installation begins and talk through anything that needs attention.

Preparation here isn’t about perfection.

It’s about ensuring your floor looks good — and stays that way.