Accurately calculate your square footage, including a 10% buffer for cuts and waste. For the most precise results, schedule a professional in-home measurement with our team.

Explore our digital galleries or visit one of our Bay Area flooring showrooms to see the latest flooring design trends in Mediterranean tile, Scandinavian White Oak, or Organic Modern luxury vinyl.

Factor in materials, labor, subfloor prep, and finishing touches like baseboards and transitions.

View flooring samples in your home’s unique lighting to ensure the color and texture match your vision perfectly.

Remove all furniture, area rugs, and wall decor from the project zone.

Ensure all closets and pantries are completely cleared of floor-level items.

Raise or remove window treatments and blinds to provide installers with easy access and plenty of natural light.

If you’ve chosen natural wood or engineered flooring, we will deliver the materials prior to installation day. You must provide a climate-controlled area for acclimation, allowing the moisture content of the planks to adjust to your home's specific environment.

We recommend being home during the start of your new flooring installation process to walk the space with your team and answer any questions.

New, thicker flooring and high-pile carpets may require your doors to be trimmed. Discuss these adjustments with your project manager in advance.

Specifically for tile, allow at least 24 hours before walking on your new floors. Many other newly installed surfaces are ready for light foot traffic as soon as we complete the finishing installation touches!

Wait 48 hours before moving heavy furniture or allowing pets onto the new surface.

Place felt pads on the legs of all furniture to prevent scratches and scuffs.

Wait one full week before placing area rugs or using any water-based cleaning solutions on a new floor to allow adhesives and materials to fully stabilize.

View flooring samples in your home’s unique lighting to ensure the color and texture match your vision perfectly.

Your Comprehensive Flooring Project Checklist

Your Guide to a Seamless Home Transformation

Upgrading your home’s flooring is one of the most rewarding investments you can make, but a successful flooring project requires comprehensive planning. Whether you are updating a modern condo in San Francisco or a historic home in the East Bay, every flooring project presents unique variables.

Your Comprehensive Flooring Project Checklist

Your Guide to a Seamless Home Transformation

The Floor Store

40 years helping the Bay Area

Q: Identify Your Lifestyle Needs

Consider your household's demands. Do you need waterproof SPC flooring for a busy kitchen, or pet-friendly, scratch-resistant laminate?

Q: Kitchen & Bath Logistics

Disconnect and remove appliances such as the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and toilets in the work area. Talk to our sales representatives if you need extra help completing this key step.

At The Floor Store, we’ve spent over 40 years helping Bay Area homeowners navigate the complexities of home remodels. To ensure your installation is efficient and stress-of-mind, we’ve developed this step-by-step checklist for project success.

Phase 1

Flooring Project Planning & Inspiration

Before the first plank is laid, a solid foundation of research and measurement is essential.

Measure Your Space

Identify Your Lifestyle Needs

Get Inspired

Define Your Budget

Get Flooring Samples

Phase 2

Flooring Project Preparation

Proper flooring project site preparation is the key to a professional-grade finish.

Clear the Area

Empty Storage Spaces

Kitchen & Bath Logistics

Clear the Windows

Flooring Acclimation

Phase 3

During Your New Flooring Installation

Communication ensures the finished flooring installation aligns with your expectations.

Be Present

Manage Trim & Moldings

Door Clearance

Phase 4

Post Flooring Project Care & Longevity

Protect your flooring investment during the critical settling period.

Initial Curing

Furniture Placement

Surface Protection

Rugs & Moisture

Get Flooring Samples

Flooring Options

Hardwood

Carpet

Laminate

Luxury Vinyl

Tile & Stone

Area Rugs

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If you have questions at any stage of your renovation, our local experts are here to help. Visit one of our Bay Area flooring showrooms to browse our premium in-stock flooring selection. Contact your local Floor Store today to schedule a consultation or a professional measurement.

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Your Comprehensive Flooring Project Checklist

Your Comprehensive Flooring Project Checklist

The Floor Store

40 years helping the Bay Area

Phase 1

Flooring Project Planning & Inspiration

Measure Your Space

Identify Your Lifestyle Needs

Get Inspired

Define Your Budget

Get Flooring Samples

Phase 2

Flooring Project Preparation

Clear the Area

Empty Storage Spaces

Kitchen & Bath Logistics

Clear the Windows

Flooring Acclimation

Phase 3

During Your New Flooring Installation

Be Present

Manage Trim & Moldings

Door Clearance

Phase 4

Post Flooring Project Care & Longevity

Initial Curing

Furniture Placement

Surface Protection

Rugs & Moisture

Get Flooring Samples

Flooring Options

Hardwood

Carpet

Laminate

Luxury Vinyl

Tile & Stone

Area Rugs

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