Why Fall Is a Good Time to Think About Your Floors
As the weather cools, more of life moves indoors. Friends and family gather, the holidays get closer, and the floors in your home start taking daily traffic from every room. If a floor is worn, damaged or simply not what you want to come home to, fall is a practical time to deal with it before the busiest weeks of the year arrive. A new floor installed now is one you can enjoy through the whole season instead of putting the project off until spring.
Walk Your Home and Make a List
Before you call anyone, spend a few minutes walking through each room and noting what you see. A written list makes it much easier to talk through options and get a clear quote.
Signs a Floor Is Ready to Be Replaced
- Boards, planks or tiles that have lifted, cracked or come loose
- Worn paths in hallways and doorways where the finish has faded
- Gaps between boards or seams that are opening up
- Spots that feel soft, uneven or noisy underfoot
- Stains or damage that cleaning has not fixed
Think About How Each Room Is Used
An entryway that sees muddy boots all fall has different needs than a quiet guest bedroom. Mention how each space is used when you talk with our team, and we can talk through which flooring options suit it. It also helps to think about pets, kids and how much upkeep you want to take on.
What a Flooring Installation Involves
Good results come from preparation as much as from the flooring itself. A typical project starts with a conversation about the rooms you want done and the look you are after. From there, the existing floor and the surface underneath need to be checked so the new floor goes down on something solid and level. Once the installation is finished, the room is cleaned up and ready to use.
Our crew focuses on quality workmanship and clear communication from the first call to the last board or tile. You can see more about how we work on our flooring installation page.
Plan Ahead for the Holidays
If you want new floors in place before guests arrive, it helps to reach out earlier rather than later. Scheduling depends on the size of the job and our calendar, so we cannot promise a date until we have talked through your project, but starting the conversation now gives everyone more room to plan.
A few simple steps on your side also help the process go smoothly:
- Decide which rooms are included, and which furniture will need to be moved
- Think about the style and color you want, and bring ideas to the conversation
- Ask any questions about timing and what to expect while the work is underway
Caring for Your New Floor
Once a new floor is in, a little routine care goes a long way. Sweep or vacuum regularly so grit does not wear at the surface, set doormats at the entrances to catch what comes in from outside, and wipe up spills promptly. Felt pads under furniture legs help prevent scratches. If you are unsure how to care for the specific type of floor you choose, just ask us and we will point you in the right direction.
Serving Homes Across the Pikes Peak Area
K & S Flooring is locally owned and operated, and we install floors for homeowners in Colorado Springs, Falcon, Monument and Fountain. Whether you are updating one room or several, we would be glad to hear about your project.
Call us at (719) 512-0800 or use the form below to tell us what you have in mind, and our team will get back to you.
