Underlayment
• What kind of underlayment does this flooring require?
 
   TIP – Your installer will advise you if your subfloor needs to be prepared with patch or leveling products, or if you require new wood underlayment. While this will add additional cost, you will dramatically increase the life and performance of your new flooring.
 
Warranties on flooring
• What are the guarantees or warranties on the flooring?
• On the installation?
 
Installation – Remember, flooring installation shouldn’t be scheduled until all your painting, wallpapering, or other construction is finished. flooring should be the last part of your remodeling project.
 
Does the quoted price include installation?
• If not, what are the charges and procedures for installation? (Some installation systems are more labor or material intensive than others and cost more.)
• Will the condition of my existing floor affect the cost of installation?
 
Who is responsible for appliance and fixture removal and replacement?
 
TIP - If you can remove the stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, toilet, etc., you will save some money, but be sure to slide them over plywood panels, so you don’t damage your flooring. You may pay extra for the installer to do it, or have to hire other professionals, like a plumber, to disconnect and reconnect a refrigerator with an ice maker etc.
• Who is responsible for removing and disposing of old my flooring? Is there an additional fee for that?
• How quickly will my flooring be installed after I place my order?
• Will I need new moldings, wall base and toe kick guards? Or can my old ones be
removed and replaced? Will this cost extra?

TIP - Armstrong™ sells self-stick vinyl wall base for residential use, and offers a complete line of Coordinated Transitions moldings and transition strips for use with our laminate flooring.
• Will the new flooring add height to my current floor? Will I need to shave the bottoms of doors so they’ll swing freely? Can the installer do that? Is there additional cost?
• Is your installer certified by Armstrong or a trade organization such as CFI (Certified Floor covering Installers), FCIB (Floor Covering Installation Board) or the WFCA (World Floor Covering Association)?
 
Dick’s Carpet offers only #1 rated certified installers under strict compliance regulations for your safety and protection
 

 TIP - Armstrong Certified Installers are highly experienced flooring installers who are specially trained and certified to install any Armstrong flooring product. They receive ongoing product information and support from Armstrong. They also have access to the Armstrong Installation Training Network, a nationwide system of experienced installers available to provide additional installation expertise right in your neighborhood.