The Importance of Pre-Planning for Your Floor Covering Procurement
Even though the pandemic has ended, the well-documented snarls in the supply chain are still affecting renovations and new constructions project across the country. Facilities of all kinds are experiencing delays beyond their control from shipping holdups to backlogs in production at the manufacturer. When procuring floor covering products, there is always a chance for unplanned delays. However, pre-planning and arming yourself with knowledge of the process will go a long way in “controlling the controllable.”
Here are some steps to keep your procurement on track and to help you plan for a more successful flooring project.
Early assessment of your project can impact your purchase. II will help to pre-plan before placing an order for material or scheduling an installation. A few things to consider:
Know your timeframe for materials needed. Knowing when your project must be started and completed will help you to place your order in a timely manner. Placing the order well in advance of the scheduled installation will ensure you’re still on track if unforeseen issues slow your delivery.
Understand the logistics. It’s important to know the logistics of your project before placing an order. Knowing key details will help you make more informed purchase decisions and keep you on schedule. If installing, determine if furniture or machinery needs to be moved, and whether people will need to be displaced. If so, for how long and when. Determine which days of the week and what times during those days are most convenient to have the materials delivered and/or the work started.
Double-check measurements. Knowing the exact measurements of your floor space will ensure your order is correct with the right amount of waste or coverage needed to complete your project.
Understand the area in and around the installation. With a flooring purchase, it will be extremely important to examine the subfloor and have this information available to our Continental sales team. Understanding the status of the subfloor and any moisture will affect most products and it will help you to work with our team to select the right product for your specific situation.
Order samples and choose the right material. Learning about available products well in advance of your order will allow time to choose the best product for your needs. Requesting samples will give you more flexibility to choose which products will be best in your space. Prior to purchase, it’s also important to understand the environment where the product is to live and how it needs to perform. Evaluate the traffic in the area, the need for noise abatement, maintenance, safety, environment and wear.
Continental is here to help you make the best decisions for your flooring or ceiling purchase. Let our team help you find the product that is right for you. We can offer materials only or complete flooring installation services. GSA Buyers may wish to register online to view GSA pricing. This feature allows buyers quick, up-to-date access to 13 different GSA-contracted manufacturers. Please add our website to your list of favorites and check back periodically as we continue to grow our product lines and offerings. We are committed to fulfilling our role as government flooring and ceiling system specialists by offering you the best pricing, selection, and service nationwide.
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