New Paint and Flooring Installation: What to Expect

We take great care to protect your walls and trim during flooring installation. However, it's important to understand that some minor paint scuffing may occur due to the nature of the materials involved.

Why Scuffing Happens

The backing on carpet is quite abrasive. In tight corners or when handling large, heavy pieces, the carpet may come into contact with walls or baseboards. When this happens, light scuffing or marks on the paint can occur.

Common Paint Issues

Scuffing is more likely if:

• Paint was applied over improperly prepared surfaces, such as stained wood that wasn’t sanded before painting.
• Paint adhesion is weak—if you can scrape it off with a fingernail, it may come off during installation.

This is especially common with baseboards and trim.

Timing Your Painting

You have two options when it comes to painting around your flooring project:

• Paint Before Installation
  You won’t have to worry about paint drips on your new floor. However, be prepared to do some touch-up painting afterward due to possible scuffing.

• Paint After Installation
  You’ll avoid scuffing on fresh paint, but you’ll need to be very careful not to drip paint on your new flooring. Please note: paint drips are not covered under warranty.