Moving Furniture during a reno

Is it possible to replace flooring without having to move out? Depending on the project size, this might be possible with the right initial steps. Typically, moving out is the ideal choice for homeowners and installers in order to avoid any damage to furniture and disrupt the home order. When hardwood floors are being refinished, all furniture (and items) will need to be moved out of the area for the entire duration and then moved back 4 days later after the floors have properly dried.

At Ace Hardwood Flooring, if agreed upon ACE will move certain items for homeowners but here are some recommendations on how to live through a floor renovation:

Store Items in Another Room

If you have the space in your home, you can store things in another room. This isn’t an option for many people, who may already be hurting for space in the midst of a remodel, but if your house is large enough, more power to you. Rooms in your house generally have the benefit of being drier and cleaner than the garage, so they make a great place to store things during a remodel.

Rent a Portable Container or Storage Unit

We also suggest renting a portable container or a self-storage unit. Not only will it be beneficial for the labor workers but it will also help avoid any dust build-up. Remodels can be a dusty mess, and your belongings will be best protected if you move them and store them somewhere else while the remodel is happening

Please keep in mind that specific HOA and neighborhoods have restrictions on portable containers.

Choose Climate Control

For about 90% of your furniture items, you’ll want to go the route of climate control. Why? Because non-climate controlled spaces are in full influence of the elements.

Keep Kids and Pets Away from the Work

Not only can pets and children make it difficult for professional installers to get their work done efficiently, but it can also be dangerous for everyone involved. If you have children or pets at home during the installation process, do your best to keep them in an area as far from the action as possible. This will lead to a faster and safer flooring installation in your home.