Flooring Demolition & Removal
Flooring And Tile Removal In Ottawa
Plan The Work Around Your Home
Before a new floor goes down, the old one has to come out cleanly. New Era Flooring removes old flooring and ceramic tile, checks the subfloor underneath and gets it ready for what comes next. You can book removal and preparation on its own, or as the first stage of a new floor.
What We Remove
We take up old flooring throughout a room, break out old ceramic tile and remove carpet from stairs that are getting hardwood steps. Tell us what is on the floor now and how many rooms are involved.
What Happens Once The Old Floor Is Up?
With the old floor gone, we can see the subfloor properly. Loose sheets get screwed down, damaged areas are replaced, extra subfloor can be glued and screwed down for strength, and uneven areas are levelled.
Where tile is going back down, we install an uncoupling membrane over the prepared subfloor.
See subfloor repair and levelling and tile membranes for more on this step.
- Flooring And Tile Removal
- Old Material Removal
- Subfloor Assessment
- Standalone Preparation
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Removal On Its Own, Or As Part Of A Bigger Job
Some people want only the tear-out and prep done, then install the floor themselves or with another trade. Others want one company from start to finish. Both work. Tell us which you want when you ask for a quote.
Protecting The Rest Of The House
Demolition is the dustiest part of a flooring job. We can cover the floors, carpets and stairs that are staying, and we tidy and vacuum the work area when we finish. If you want the whole house cleaned afterwards, ask about a deep clean.
Flooring And Tile Removal Questions
Can You Just Remove My Old Floor?
Yes. You can book removal and subfloor preparation on its own and install the new floor yourself or with someone else.
Do You Remove Ceramic Tile?
Yes. We break out old ceramic tile and prepare the subfloor underneath, either for new tile with a membrane or for another type of floor.
What Do You Check Once The Old Floor Is Out?
We check the subfloor for loose or damaged sheets and uneven areas, then re-screw, replace, add to or level it as the job needs.
Can You Remove Carpet From Stairs?
Yes. We remove stair carpet when the steps are getting hardwood. See stair rebuilds and railings for the rest of that job.
How Do You Keep The Dust Down?
We cover the floors, carpets and stairs that are staying and vacuum the work area when we finish. A deep clean of the home is available separately.
