Hardwood Flooring Edmonton Expert Reveals Common Mistakes

The video also compares vinyl, laminate, and hardwood flooring. Vinyl and laminate can be useful in basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, rentals, and high-moisture areas, but they are not always the best long-term investment for a primary home. When vinyl or laminate is damaged, it usually needs to be replaced. Hardwood flooring can often be sanded and refinished, making it a stronger long-term option for many homeowners. Kelly also explains the risks of hiring unqualified installers or choosing the cheapest flooring installation price from Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, or other low-cost sources. Hardwood flooring installation involves detailed craftsmanship, including cutting around gables, islands, door jambs, stairs, transitions, and other finishing details. DIY flooring installation can also create problems if the installer does not understand subfloor preparation, expansion requirements, product limitations, or proper finishing techniques. A floor may look good at first, but poor installation can lead to shifting, peaking, separation, squeaking, or early failure. The video also covers hardwood floor refinishing mistakes. Refinishing is not a simple weekend DIY project. It requires specialized tools, dust containment, sanding experience, staining knowledge, and professional finishing techniques. Kelly explains why homeowners should carefully vet refinishing companies instead of choosing the fastest or cheapest quote. If you are planning new flooring, hardwood flooring installation, vinyl plank installation, engineered hardwood, or hardwood floor refinishing in Edmonton, this video will help you understand what mistakes to avoid before starting your project. Touchwood Flooring is an Edmonton hardwood flooring company specializing in premium hardwood flooring, engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, hardwood flooring installation, refinishing, custom stairs, transitions, and high-quality plank flooring. Website: https://www.touchwoodflooring.com/ Phone: 780-444-3694 Showroom: 13303 146 St NW, Edmonton, AB Facebook:   / touchwoodflooring   Instagram:   / touchwoodflooring   #HardwoodFlooringEdmonton #EdmontonHardwoodFlooring #HardwoodFlooringInstallationEdmonton #EngineeredHardwoodEdmonton #HardwoodEdmonton #WoodFlooringEdmonton #TouchwoodFlooring