Pre-Installation Tips · Flooring Install Prep, Winter Haven FL
How to prep for installation day.
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your confidence in Blackburn's and want install day to go smoothly. Not every tip below applies to every job — if you're unsure about anything, give us a call before we arrive.
Call (863) 294-7355The tips
01
Arrival time
Our installers typically arrive between 9:00 and 10:00 AM unless we've discussed a different time at the time of purchase.
02
Electronics
Where you have entertainment centers, offices, or other electronic setups in the install area, please disconnect and reconnect any wires and cables prior to and after installation. Our crew works around the equipment but doesn't disconnect or rewire it.
03
Furniture
Remove as much furniture as you can from the install area before we arrive. The less we move, the faster we finish — and the less risk to your belongings. If you'd rather we handle it, no problem: furniture moving is $55 per room for normal furniture. Pianos, large entertainment centers, sleep-number beds, hospital beds, and aquariums are an additional charge. Just ask in advance.
04
Storage tip
Bathtubs make great temporary storage for small breakables during install day.
05
Valuables and small items
Pack up valuables, knickknacks, photos, and small items from dressers, tables, bookshelves, and entertainment centers. Heirlooms and sentimental pieces especially — packing them ahead saves your installer time and prevents breakage.
06
Closets
Clean the closet bottoms and remove long clothing and shoes from anywhere the new floor needs to go.
07
Beds
Strip all sheets, blankets, and pillows from beds in the install area. We move the bed frame; you handle the bedding.
08
Walls
Remove loose objects and wall hangings near the install area. Vibration from cutting and stretching can shake things loose.
09
Dust expectations
Some dust is inevitable. Carpet, LVP, and laminate installs produce light dust. Tile and hardwood produce more — especially when we're removing old ceramic or porcelain. We protect what we can and clean up before we leave.
Day-of expectations
We'll text or call when the crew is on the way. We arrive, confirm the scope with you, lay protective coverings on paths we'll be walking, and get to work. We clean up before we leave. If anything looks off, tell us before we go.
Questions before install day?
Call the showroom. We'll walk you through it.