How long does it take for laminate flooring to settle?

• <div><p>Laminate flooring takes about 24 to 48 hours to settle. Before this, planks are not completely acclimated to your home, and walking on them could cause shifting and permanent damage to the flooring. You should allow floorboards to acclimate for 48 to 72 hours before installing so that they can adjust to your home’s humidity and temperature levels, but they will continue to acclimate and settle after installation. For this reason, avoid placing any furniture in the room for 72 hours after installation.</p><p>Your floors will continue to settle for a few months after installation, becoming less bouncy as they rest.</p></div>

What color carpet goes with everything?

• <div><p>Carpets in earthy, neutral shades should go with everything. Specifically, colors like beige, cream, and gray pair well with other neutrals and more vibrant colors. If you’re concerned about your carpet clashing with your walls or furniture, stay away from loud colors and complicated patterns, which could distract from the rest of your decor.</p></div>

Why don't you put flooring under kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Sometimes, it’s best to avoid putting flooring under cabinets or installing the cabinets first. Installing cabinets on top of the flooring can void the flooring warranty. This can be a costly problem, especially if accidental flooring damage occurs during installation. Also, it’s not a good idea to install cabinets over floating floors, such as laminate, that need room to expand and contract. Finally, avoiding installing flooring under kitchen cabinets is a more budget-friendly option as you will use fewer materials.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
George did an excellent job, he installed our tile shower and our vinyl flooring in our bathroom. He also has done our vinyl flooring in our kitchen and we are preparing for him to complete the entire house. I recommend George highly for any of your flooring and tile needs.
GBR Home Improvement
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Reviewed in January 2024
Anthony installed a vanity, sink, flooring, etc in my bathroom also did some work in my kitchen. Did an amazing job! Always on time as promised. He does great work!
AJC Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
We had a unique leveling repair, a new floor install and a refinish of our current hardwood flooring. They did an exceptional job at all aspects of our complex project. They are punctual, great communicators, more than fair with pricing for the quality of work and attention to detail. I would...
D&D Hardwood Floor
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Reviewed in December 2022
We replaced all the floors in a rental house. We got a good deal. The installation was top notch and they did it all in one day. The floors look great and we are very pleased. Definitely recommend In and Out Floors.
In and Out Floors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Nick & Mario did an outstanding job replacing my slate floor after half of it was demolished as part of a basement waterproofing project. When I was soliciting companies for quotes to do the job, a couple of highly rated tile companies on Angi either did not return my call or did not show up for...
Ferarri tile
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Reviewed in January 2016
.Ryan did a great job--very tight space involving lots of thoughtful decisions--everyone working with Ryan were polite, efficient and skilled. New floor, built to order cabinetry, washer and dryer installed, increased shelving, ceiling and lighting.
Greenleaf Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They did a great job with the installation of the floor. They sanding did not have much of a mess. They brought in dustless sanding equipment. They were able to match the floors that they had to sand and stain to match the floor that they installed in the living room. When they did the re...
Finishing Touch Hardwood Flooring Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
They installed a humidifier. We had a pump installed to drain it into the laundry tub from the ceiling instead of into the floor drain. It leaked. They returned and fixed it for no charge. in a few months the tubing clogged and it flooded the basement. They fixed it for no charge. They men are...
R&R Mechanical Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2011
They are very famous in metro Detroit. I liked them a lot. The flooring was good but they subcontracted the installers. It was 3 groups of installers. One took up the old flooring, one put down the vinyl and the other did the carpeting. The quality of work was good. The personalities of the...
Riemer Floors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2010
I purchased my flooring from a mill in Michigan and I needed someone to install and finish in the home that I'm building in Austin. I talked to 3 different installers and selected Adams. They did a fantastic job. They performed according to the schedule that they had given me and they kept to...
Adams Hardwood Floors
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The best underlayment for carpet on concrete is a sponge rubber underlayment. This type of carpet padding is durable enough to endure wear and tear on hard concrete yet soft enough to provide comfort underfoot. It also creates insulation from sound and temperature, providing warmth despite the concrete’s cold surface.

Laminate flooring takes about 24 to 48 hours to settle. Before this, planks are not completely acclimated to your home, and walking on them could cause shifting and permanent damage to the flooring. You should allow floorboards to acclimate for 48 to 72 hours before installing so that they can adjust to your home’s humidity and temperature levels, but they will continue to acclimate and settle after installation. For this reason, avoid placing any furniture in the room for 72 hours after installation.

Your floors will continue to settle for a few months after installation, becoming less bouncy as they rest.

Carpets in earthy, neutral shades should go with everything. Specifically, colors like beige, cream, and gray pair well with other neutrals and more vibrant colors. If you’re concerned about your carpet clashing with your walls or furniture, stay away from loud colors and complicated patterns, which could distract from the rest of your decor.

Sometimes, it’s best to avoid putting flooring under cabinets or installing the cabinets first. Installing cabinets on top of the flooring can void the flooring warranty. This can be a costly problem, especially if accidental flooring damage occurs during installation. Also, it’s not a good idea to install cabinets over floating floors, such as laminate, that need room to expand and contract. Finally, avoiding installing flooring under kitchen cabinets is a more budget-friendly option as you will use fewer materials.

The type of flooring you plan to install will determine if it goes in before or after the cabinets. It's okay to swap the order in many cases. However, hardwood floors, sheet materials, and tile often go down before the cabinets go in. Floating floors like laminate or luxury vinyl planking should go down after the cabinets are in place.

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