_____________________________________________ Flooring – Choosing Contractors For Your Installation Flooring contractors - interior Submit your flooring project to find a contractor. Looking for a flooring installer to do the work? Concerning the actual installation and to make your job of evaluating flooring contractors easier, a few items you may want to put to the contractors bidding on your project are whether they or the owner/you would be responsible per quote for each of these, [though surely not limited to]: Caulking – do they perform this, especially at critical points like the tub/floor juncture in the bathroom. Proper caulking here can make the job last since this represents one of the largest points of failure in bathrooms [due to water entering from spillover, causing moisture to enter beneath the surface and effectively undermine the bond, whether it is vinyl or tile. Once it deforms there is little chance of it returning to its original level state). Moving – You may want to obtain quotes for with and without moving objects, furniture or other standing obstructions. This could be a possible source of savings. Though some contractors prefer to do the moving for reasons of coordination. Fixtures/Plumbing – Such as in baths. Know who is it up to pull and reinstall the toilet if this is needed to run continuously underneath, if it is chosen. Trim/Associated Mouldings – Areas like corner round mould to bridge overtop the gap between flooring material and baseboard. Who will touch up or refinish the trim to match the existing if needed. Will any caulking or painting need to be done? Will any doors need to be cut to accommodate a new floor level? Of course you will also want to consult with your contractor about the materials to be used on the project and the pros and cons of each.(maintenance, durability, etc) While the above is not always clear prior to entering in to a work project, addressing these points along with others should help your project move smoothly.       Dallas Chicago Atlanta San Diego