8 Ways to Protect your Flooring During Renovation

Flooring is important in every room of the house including the underground room and enclosed porch. It can take a lot of thought and expense to get the flooring right and the last thing you want to do is damage it during a construction project. Floors are pricey to replace and it is not easy to remedy a mistake. A scratch or tear in your flooring can be hard to ignore, and when you’ve gone to such lengths to create the perfect renovation you don’t want a flaw in your floor to ruin the overall finish.

Fortunately, this scenario can be easily avoided if you put some precautions in place to protect your flooring before you start any construction work. Read on to find out 8 ways you can protect your flooring from scratches, tears, dents, and stains throughout any renovation project.

1. Absorbent floor protection

Paint can be very unforgiving, one scuff of your foot and you could be looking at some pricey carpet replacements. Fortunately, with heavy-duty absorbent floor coverings in place, you can rest assured that any spilled paint or stain will be absorbed and prevented from causing any damage. This sort of protection for your flooring also has the dual benefit of being impact-resistant, so your floor will be safe from any dropped tools or machinery also.

2. Flame retardant surface protection

Whether you’re a professional or are undertaking a mighty home renovation, you might want to consider some floor protection that is reusable as well as strong. Aqua Shield flame retardant surface protection provides just that. This dust-free protection is simple to install and, once in place, will resist leaks, foot traffic, spills, and any potential damage from the machinery you need to use. A worthy investment.

3. Simple floor protection

For simple jobs where you’re not needing heavy-duty protection, but want to ensure that your floor is safe from spills and muddy feet, then consider some simple floor protection. This is a delicate floor covering that can be applied to the floor and doesn’t cause any obstruction so can be left in place for the duration of your project. This sort of floor protection is disposable so cannot be reused once you’ve finished.

4. Temporary heavy-duty coverage

While you might be looking for some temporary floor protection, you may also need it to be pretty substantial. Fortunately, heavy-duty temporary coverage is the perfect solution in these scenarios. This type of floor coverage provides protection from dropped tools as well as spills, whereas simple floor protection will only protect from the latter. A great choice for a short job that requires minute attention to detail.

5. Heavy-duty flooring paper

X-Paper is the next level up when it comes to paper protection on your floors. The X-Paper is more than regular builder’s paper, it is much thicker which means that it provides additional protection and doesn’t need to be replaced as frequently. This type of floor protection will protect your floor from light spills, scratches, and foot traffic and is also breathable.

6. X-Board – breathable surface protector

When protecting hardwood floors during a construction project you need to be aware that this has a tendency to warp if it is covered with a material that traps in the humidity. So, if you’re planning a project that will take a while when working with wooden flooring, make sure you choose a breathable surface protector. X-Board from Trimaco is perfect for this as it allows the floor to keep at the correct temperature, whilst also protecting it from any potential damage.

7. Heavy-duty super tuff tack back

If you’re looking for a multi-purpose floor protector that also doubles up as a surface protector then look no further than heavy-duty supertuff tack back. This expert material provides superior protection from leaks and can even resist forklifts. Whatever paint, mud, soil, stain, dropped tools, or heavy traffic you have to throw at your floor then this material will provide some effective resistance. It is also easy to use, just roll it out and the tacky back will attach to the floor which also makes this slip-resistant.

8. Impact Resistant X-Plastic

For superb all-round protection then X-Plastic from Trimaco is a great choice. This material is excellent at repelling liquids, dropped tools, and forklifts. What’s more, it is also lightweight, so easy to install and remove once the job is done. This reusable floor protector will save you from making expensive mistakes.

Whatever flooring you’re working with avoiding damage during a construction project is key to ensure a high-quality finish. Investing in some quality floor protection will save you a lot of sleepless nights and, for many options, you can reuse them for your next project. A worthwhile investment to ensure the quality of your work is maintained from start to finish.