Which Is Better — Professional vs. DIY Flooring Projects?

When it’s time to update the floors in your home, you may wonder whether you should hire a professional or install it yourself. While DIYing may seem like it has some advantages, like cost and flexibility, it can also have more serious downfalls, like the risk of incorrect installation.

Benefits of DIY Flooring

Like any DIY project, some factors make installing your flooring yourself tempting.

• Cost: Cost is a driving factor for many DIYers, as you will not have to pay for labor. You can shop around to find the best price for your specific type of flooring, and this potential savings is often enough to make doing it yourself look like a better deal.
• Scheduling: DIY flooring installation allows you to start and finish your project on your schedule, without strangers coming in and out of your house.
• Flexibility: Many homeowners love the idea of fully customizing their homes. While most professionals can do anything you want them to, it’s nice to know you can change your mind and put down your laminate flooring or hardwood without needing to communicate your plans to anyone.
• Learn new skills: Completing a DIY project can be an excellent learning experience. You can develop new skills and get an inside look at how the installation process works, which you can apply to future DIY home improvements.
• Sense of satisfaction: Completing your DIY flooring project can give you pride in your handiwork.

Downsides of DIYing Your Flooring

After considering some possible advantages of DIYing your flooring, you may be ready to go full steam ahead and transform your space while adding a personal touch. While DIYing has some plus sides, you should seriously consider the drawbacks. Your DIY project may start like a daydream, but it can quickly become a nightmare that costs you extra time, money and headaches as you try to correct your mistakes. Here are some reasons to put down your tools and call a professional instead.

Expertise

We hate to break it to you, but watching a few videos on YouTube does not make you a flooring pro. While the experts may make it look easy, they have years of apprenticeship training and experience under their belts. They’ve weathered their fair share of mishaps and learned how to solve problems on the fly. Additionally, choosing a professional offers benefits like these.

• Accurate scheduling: Professional installers can tell you how long it will take to complete your flooring project, so you can schedule it for a time that works for you. Sometimes, you can leave for a few hours and come home to a beautiful new floor.
• Proper transportation: Moving hardwood flooring from the warehouse to your home can be challenging and often requires a large vehicle. In addition to transportation, you’ll need to find someone who can help you carry it. A professional will have the truck and the crew to safely transport your flooring from point A to point B.
• Correct tools: Trustworthy installers know which tools are best for the job and have alternative options if an unexpected situation arises. You won’t need to rush to the hardware store for a $300 tool you’ll never use again.
• Complete team: Laying a new floor is a multi-person job. When you hire an expert, they’ll have an entire team who will make the job go faster without pitfalls and frustrations.

Efficiency

Even the best-intentioned DIY work can quickly become unmanageable, turning a weekend project into a two-month affair due to obligations such as work and family time. If you choose a professional team, their sole responsibility is finishing your installation without distractions.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

The stakes are significantly higher and more expensive with a DIY flooring project than those of other DIY projects like a paint job. Improper cuts, subpar preparation and shoddy installation can result in anything from visible imperfections to structural damage that forces you to redo the entire project. The total cost to fix these mistakes can also exceed the rate for a professional installer who would have done everything right the first time.

Quality Matters

Professional installers ensure a flawless, high-quality result that exceeds your expectations. With their attention to detail and commitment to excellence, they’ll leave you with a stunning floor that enhances your home’s beauty and value.

Investment Protection

Installing new flooring is a significant upgrade to your entire home. The materials you buy may come with a warranty or guarantee. However, a DIY installation can void these warranties, leaving you responsible for repairs and replacements. By hiring professional installers like All American Flooring, you can protect your investment and enjoy a two-year installation warranty, which gives you priceless peace of mind.

Flooring Disposal

Removing and disposing of the old flooring is one aspect of the project many people fail to consider when replacing their floors. This step can be more time-consuming than installing your new option and often requires specific tools and equipment, such as renting a construction dumpster.

A professional flooring crew has the tools and expertise to remove your old flooring efficiently and safely. At All American Flooring, we will even include the cost of disposal in your quote so you can create an accurate budget that accounts for all aspects of the process.

All American Flooring — Providing Professional Services to the Dallas-Fort Worth Market

At All American Flooring, we offer high-quality flooring installation services at unbeatable prices. Trust our knowledgeable team to meet your needs.

With over 30 years of experience serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region, we’re proud to be a top choice for Texas communities like Allen, Dallas, Lewisville and Wylie.

Regardless of location, all our customers enjoy our full list of benefits, such as a 110% price match guarantee, free in-home estimates and a wide range of new flooring options. We strive to always provide the best for our customers, and we look forward to demonstrating our superior service for your next flooring installation project.

Schedule Your Hassle-Free Installation With All American Flooring Today

Purchasing new flooring for your home is an investment. Trust the professional team at All American Flooring instead of trying to DIY the job and risking damage. Our expert team will efficiently install your flooring and clean up afterward so your home looks even better than it did when we arrived. Complete our online form to schedule a free in-home estimate today!