September 21, 2017
Before you embark on a large scale home renovation project, you might be wondering how long certain parts of the work will take. In the case of removing a floor surface, the amount of time it takes can vary based on a few factors. But there are ways to ensure that this process stays on track and within the time frame that you allot for it. This article will go over some of the main factors that affect the time it takes to have a flooring surface completely removed from your home.
Understanding the kind of flooring you have in place is a key part of the removal process. Some homeowners are living with the floors that were in place when they originally moved in, and aren’t really aware of what kind of flooring it is or when it was put in place. Certain types of man made flooring, like vinyl tile, can convincingly look like a more expensive type of flooring, like tile or hardwood. However, these manmade types of flooring can be easier to remove than other forms.
For example, the process of ceramic tile removal in Boca Raton can be more involved than removing a laminate floor surface, because of the type of mortar used. A heavy type of tile like ceramic is typically laid using a large amount of mortar to keep the tile in place. Once the tile layer is removed, there is still a thick mortar bed underneath that can measure several inches. Removal of mortar is a messy and involved process that can create a lot of dust and that dust can spread all over the home, unless you take steps to stop it from spreading.
One of the biggest factors in how long your removal will take is whether you will be trying to do the work yourself, hiring an amateur contractor or getting the help of a Boca Raton floor removal service. While this might seem like a task you can do yourself to save money, that’s not usually the case. The process of removing a floor surface takes the right tools and experience to avoid any issues arising while to work is being done. Without these tools and the right knowledge of the process, it can actually end up taking much longer than expected. Using general tools and pure force can take most of your energy, and leave you exhausted. This is the same process that a non-experienced general contractor might take, with the same slow results. Even once the floor surface is removed, the cleanup process can take much longer than you realize. Without properly preventing the spread of dust to other parts of the home, it can get into the ventilation system and disperse through the home. Using an experienced floor removal company can help you stay on track, and keep the other renovations waiting to be done on schedules. Delays in renovations are one of the major reasons that homeowners go overbudget, so avoiding them is well worth your while.
To an inexperienced person it may seem that using chemicals would speed up the removal process. The reverse is actually true. Applying chemicals to the flooring surface can create more of a mess than a straightforward removal using specialized tools, and it also takes time to soak in and time to dry. The use of chemicals is also harmful to the environment, and exposure to the fumes they create can be unpleasant for your family. These fumes can also affect the quality of your indoor air, which recirculates through your cooling system. It is well worth your while to prevent these chemicals from being used in your home and being breathed by your family. For these reasons, conscientious homeowners often prefer to use our process, which uses no chemicals and prevents the spread of dust inside the home.
If you want to find out more about flooring removal and find out specifically how long a flooring removal in your home would take, contact Flooring Removal Services to get a free quote.
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