The time has come! After researching flooring for weeks, maybe even months, you found the perfect flooring material for your home. However, many homeowners still make the costly mistake of underestimating the importance of professional installation. Even the best flooring materials can fail prematurely if installed incorrectly, but what about those DIY installation videos? They make it look easier than it really is.
At our flooring store in Buffalo, NY, we’ve been serving Buffalo homeowners for over 80 years and have seen what happens when installation goes wrong. Professional flooring installation isn’t just about convenience. The important part is protecting your investment and avoiding expensive do-overs down the road.
Flooring installation goes beyond laying down planks or rolling out carpet. Flooring installation requires proper subfloor preparation, moisture testing, precise measurements, specialized tools and understanding product-specific requirements. When DIY installation doesn’t work out, you have to pay for new materials, removal costs, potential subfloor damage and having to buy new flooring all over again.
Homeowners are often unaware that most manufacturers void their warranties if the product isn’t professionally installed. Did you invest in a luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or premium carpet? That 20-year warranty doesn’t mean a thing if you installed it yourself.
Professional installation matters. At Tontine Carpet One, our trusted installation teams make sure every step meets manufacturer specifications. Additionally, with our exclusive Beautiful Guarantee® , we replace your flooring within 30 days of installation if you aren’t completely satisfied. You only get this with professionally installed floors.
Professional installers bring years of hands-on experience that online tutorials can’t replace. In Buffalo, we understand the challenges of our climate, including foundation setting in older homes and humidity fluctuations that affect wood products.
Our team knows how to handle:
Uneven subfloors that cause squeaks and premature wear
Moisture barriers critical for preventing mold and warping
Proper expansion gaps for different flooring types
Strategic seam placement in carpet and vinyl
Product-specific acclimation requirements
Different materials have their own installation methods. Professional carpet installation requires power stretching tools that you can’t replicate with DIY rental tools. Hardwood flooring needs precise expansion gaps to handle Buffalo’s changing seasons. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) requires specific adhesives based on your subfloor type.
When installation is done from the start, your floors look and perform at their best for decades. If something is done incorrectly, problems can show up months later and they aren’t usually covered by warranties.
Let’s be real for a minute. DIY installation can save you $800-$1,500 upfront, but cost you more in other ways. Factor in tool rentals, your time (20-40 hours), material waste from mistakes and the risk of voided warranties and you’ll be asking yourself, “was it really worth it?” At Tontine Carpet One, we recommend professional installation. We offer financing options through Synchrony and our Beautiful Guarantee® that protects your investment.
Why risk your flooring investment with DIY installation when you don’t have to? Visit our West Seneca showroom or contact us to explore your options today!