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If you are planning to do an installation of either simulated wood flooring, simulated stone flooring, or some type of real wood or stone, you will definitely benefit from the services of a certified professional instead of a part-time amateur or do-it-yourself handyman.

Here are a few tips to help with the process:

• First study the area where the floor is to be installed and have the professional explain all the steps involved while answering any questions you may have.
• If the flooring adds extra weight, have the professional study the support structure beneath the floor to ensure that it can handle the load. Otherwise the floor might sag or sections of it might not adhere properly because they are not supported by a flat, solid subsurface.
• Make plans to either turn over the area to the installer until they are done or have them replace moved furniture and clean the work area after each day of installation work. Otherwise you could end up living on a dusty, messy construction site and that can be a great inconvenience.

Use only those contractors who have a verifiable track record of outstanding work installing simulated wood or stone flooring. Consult the Better Business Bureau, for example, before signing on the dotted line and hiring your professional installer.