It may seem like a cost-saving measure to DIY a flooring project. After all, you can rent some equipment, use Youtube videos for guidance, and at first glance appear to save money in the process. The truth is, you have many options for new flooring installation, and doing it yourself is one of them. Having your flooring installed at a deep discount by non-professionals that handling flooring jobs on the side is another option. They may not own equipment, but they can rent it, and you’ll get a huge discount without having to do the work yourself. Before choosing either of these inferior options over a commercial flooring contractor, be sure to factor in these hidden costs:
More Down Time
How much does it cost to have your business closed for one day? How much does it cost to have your business closed for one week? What if you have to shut down for flooring problems that are a result of improper installation? One of the most common problems with non-professional installation of new flooring systems is undetermined down time. Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether the discount in price is really worth the extra down time. Many people try to install resinous flooring without the proper man power which leads to extra downtime, and added problems because they can’t keep up with the curing product.
Low quality equipment
Commercial flooring contractors own the most powerful and latest equipment. For example, our concrete grinding machines produce zero dust. Lower quality equipment, like the machines that anyone can rent, may be difficult to operate, take longer to produce the same result, and make a mess. High quality equipment operated by professionals offers a better overall result. Non-professional installers just don’t have access to the right tools for the job.
Future problems
Even if the new flooring system looks great on day one and you feel good about saving money, it’s likely that you’ll need to call professionals for puzzling and unforeseen problems down the road and you’ll end up spending more money in the long run. Every floor, building, and environment is different, and one of the best parts about hiring a commercial flooring contractor with over 20 years of local flooring installation experience is that we’ve seen it all, heard it all, and solved it all.
We are not your average resinous flooring contracting company. We are a team of highly trained professionals serving West Michigan. Our goal is to improve overall quality for you! For more information about how we can help your business evaluate the options for professionally installed flooring, please contact us today.