First time home owner -- How to shop around for hardwood floor installed
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To dig up an old post that I found through a Google search..... Did you ever get hardwood floors? If so, who did you use? I live in your same area and am about to go with hardwood floors. Thanks!
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It really comes down to what an individuals priorities are.
If someone is not into helping animals, the environment, or themselves, then no one can change their way of thinking. It's like that...
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I changed my carpet to floor a few years back. I kept a good amount of carpet to use for my pets/mats. I just cut pieces into 4'x3' which is about the size of a dog crate/sleeping pad, or floor...
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While i am all for the environment and recycling, i am not going to pay 12k extra just because of that. So just took the cheaper route and let the builder do whatever they want to and then call the...
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OP said he has no choice in the flooring. His options are to pay the builder to install flooring at their rates and avoid having carpet/harming the environment/humans/mother earth
or not pay...
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I can't speak for him, but it from his previous post he mentioned that the hardwood guy would do it for him.
And if you read his previous post, he is interested in recycling the carpet, not...
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Removing carpet, all you need is a box cutter. Cut a hole somewhere or pull up the corner of the room. Pull up and cut with box cutter. roll/cut into useful sizes.Leave the nail strips/tac strips...
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Hi. I really appreciate the fact that you even want to make the effort to recycle the carpet. Most people just trash it, where it will sit in a landfill.
Do not donate it to Goodwill. They will...
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Yeah... had no choice. THe builder wouldn't agree.. he will install the carpet and get certificate of occupancy and then the hardwood guy will go in and take out the carpet and put hardwood floors...
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So you are going to get the carpet, but you just said you found a guy that works with hardwoods.
Well if you ever pull up the carpet, please recycle it and help the environment.
And good luck...
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Thanks for ur thoughts. i've alreay signed a contract and given earnest money. We just went with grey mortar. For carpet, we just went with standard downstairs
and have found a harwood guy who gave...
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With grey you won't see the dirt as much as with the lighter colors. Maybe look at some pics of houses online with the different color motors before you make a decision.
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Are you locked into any kind of agreement? Has he started to build the home?
Is there any way to get out of this contract with the builder?
A home, especially if you are building one yourself,...
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Hey, this is really important.
You need to also pay attention to the grade of the wood being used.
I found a clear oak didn't cost much more than a typical (HD variety) slightly knotted,...
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The builder standard in kitchen is ceramic tiles and that is what we are going for. Might see how the standard ones are or might get one level upgrade.
If i knew there will be so many upgrade...
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The best feedback so far is from Brian 1.
Also, if you do get hard wood floors, try to get wood that is FSC certified. Much better for the environment.
My personal opinions are hard wood...
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My post above has advice on how to choose a contractor/remodeler.
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That all depends on what type of fridge he has. Also water spills from doing dishes, or water bowls form furry friends, can easily be remedied with a mat.
But if you really have reservations about...
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I know this is unrelated to the discussion, but I actually thought about subscribing to Angie's List. Thanks for the heads up. So who do you trust. Yelp has been shady in the past, not sure if they...
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Sorry , but i don't understand why you are recommending to consult a lawyer .... :confused::confused::confused:
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