Flooring in Fort Myers

How to install Tile

  1. Prep the space
  2. Test a layout strategy
  3. Plan for Safety and comfort
  4. Mix the Thin-set
  5. Apply the Thin-set
  6. Test the mortar and begin laying tile
  7. Comb the Thin-set using a trowel
  8. Continue to lay tiles
  9. Ensure tiles are level and clean
  10. Finish laying all full tiles
  11. Choose the right tile-cutting tool
  12. Measure and cut tiles
  13. Remove spacers and fill Grout
  14. Spread the grout
  15. Clean excess grout from tiles
  16. Seal the Grout
  17. Cover the Expansion Gap and install Thresholds

How to install Wood Flooring

  1. Choose the boards
  2. Measure the room
  3. Check for a squeaky floor
  4. Roll out the vapor Barrier paper
  5. Start installation
  6. Place the boards
  7. Hand nail the rolls
  8. Staple the boards
  9. Cut the baseboard
  10. Fill in the gaps
  11. Fit last board into place
  12. Fill holes with wood putty hardwood floor maintenance

How to install Carpet

  1. Cut Tackless Strips
  2. Lay the carpet pad
  3. Measure room and cut carpet
  4. Center the Rough cut
  5. Anchor the long wall
  6. Anchor the short wall
  7. Power-Stretch the second corner
  8. Power- Stretch the opposite long wall
  9. Power-Stretch the remaining Corner
  10. Anchor the last wall
  11. Trim the Carpet
  12. Installing Moulding

What you need to install Tile Flooring

  • Mallets
  • Carpenter Squares
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Mortar
  • Pressure Thread Lumber
  • Manual Tile Cutters
  • Painters Tape
  • Paint Buckets and Lids
  • Sponges
  • Writing Utensils
  • Spray Bottles
  • Chalk Reels and Chalk

What you need to install Wood Flooring

  • Pry bar
  • Tape measure
  • Ear protection
  • Pneumatic flooring package
  • Modular porch system kit
  • Hardwood
  • Drill bits
  • Staple gun
  • Variable speed drill
  • Hammer
  • Table saw
  • Chop saw
  • Chalk line
  • Safety goggles
  • Nail set
  • Vapor barrier paper
  • Wood putty

What you need to install Carpet Flooring

  • Staple gun
  • Knives
  • Safety Glasses
  • Carpet Stretchers
  • Chalk reels and Chalk
  • Claw Hammers
  • Carpet Tuckers
  • Knee Kickers
  • Rulers
  • Tape Measures
  • Pattern
  • Needlepunch
  • Loop
  • Twist & Frieze
  • Carpet Tack Strips
  • Staples
  • Texture
  • Carpet Pad
  • Masking Tape

Flooring Suppliers in Fort Myers

Floor & Decor
Shoreline Flooring Supplies
Lumber Liquidators Flooring

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Flooring Contractors in Fort Myers

David Garrett Floor Covering
Bendele Abbey Flooring and Rug
Carlson's Flooring America

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