The redecoration process: when to add your flooring
Redecorating can be a problematic ordeal if you don’t plan efficiently. Taking everything into consideration can prove to be very tricky. From protecting your furniture and existing features, to making sure your choice of flooring matches the colour of your walls. But the real question is, in which order do you bring all these elements together whilst preventing damage? Read on to find out the where to begin when starting the redecoration process.
Flooring first
Making the decision to add your flooring first will ensure that the dimensions meet the depth and thickness of your current flooring. The last thing you want to do, is install your fantastic new flooring only to discover space between the flooring you are later installing and the redecoration work you have currently conducted. The solution here is to lift your old flooring before you redecorate. Therefore leaving no chance of paint splatters or skirting board damage.
Adding colour first
It’s good to be aware of the downfalls of installing flooring after you paint. The two main issues here lie withing the risk of scratching your handy work when manoeuvring the flooring into place or dust fall latching onto freshly painted skirting boards. So, despite seeming like the better option, it is wise to install flooring before you paint. Then all you have to do is cover your new flooring with dust sheets and you are good to go.
Starting at the top
Contrary to the previous advice, if you’re looking for the simplest way to balance the logistics of the redecoration process, then start with your ceiling. Doing this gives the paint a healthy amount of time to dry completely and leaves your floor without risk of paint drips falling onto it.
Choose the best luxury vinyl flooring
If you want to increase your chances of preventing damage whilst your installations come together, choose luxury vinyl flooring. Both Amtico and Luvanto come with Scratch-Guard technology and built in moisture resistance which will benefit you if by any slight chance, paint happens to encounter your new flooring.