Installing a Carlisle unfinished or Custom Coat floor can be a do-it-yourself project

Anyone with basic do-it-yourself skills can install a Carlisle floor, but it’s entirely up to you whether you wish to do it or have a professional come in. If you do it, we’ll send along complete instructions before your floor order arrives and we’re available seven days a week for your questions. Every member of our sales and design staff has had hands-on training in the most up-to-date installation applications and techniques. If you encounter a problem or have a question, we are only a phone call away at 800-595-9663. We want this to be a fun project for you and that the results will be something you’ll be proud of.

In addition to the time, here’s a list of supplies you’ll need to install the floor yourself. You might want to take a sneak peak at the PDF document we have that provides detailed, step-by-step instructions.

For Installing Your Unfinished and Custom Coat™ Floor:

  • Power nailer or pneumatic stapler
  • Chalk line
  • Tape measure
  • Chop, circular or radial arm saw
  • Caulking gun
  • Square
  • Utility knife
  • Rubber mallet
  • Nail punch (if you are using face nails)
  • Finishing nail gun
  • Sawhorses
  • Subfloor adhesive
  • Concrete adhesive
  • Floor straps and weights (for direct glue installation)
  • Square notch trowels (for concrete installation)

      • For finishing your unfinished floor:

      • Drywall sanding pole
      • Sandpaper (220-400 grit)
      • Stain cloths
      • Six-inch brush
      • Mineral spirits or paint thinner
      • Rubber gloves
      • Paper respirator mask
      • Foam applicator
      • Lamb’s wool applicator
      • Paint tray and liners
      • Foam paintbrush

To read a little more about the do-it-yourself process, click here.

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:50 PM in DIY • (0) Comments

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