What should be completed before the installation of finished flooring in a house?

Before the installation of finished flooring in a house, it’s essential that plumbing, electrical wiring, and plastering are completed. This is important for several reasons.

First, plumbing and electrical installations often require access to subfloor areas, which can get complicated if the finished flooring is already in place. Once the flooring is installed, accessing these areas for repairs or adjustments becomes much more difficult and costly.

Additionally, plastering adds moisture to the environment, which could potentially damage the finished flooring if it is installed beforehand. It’s critical that all major construction activities, which may disrupt or require modifications to the floor, are fully complete to ensure a smooth and durable installation of the flooring.

In contrast, while exterior siding and periodic inspections are important aspects of home construction, they do not directly impact the actual installation of finished flooring in terms of accessibility or potential damage. Interior painting typically occurs after flooring installation, making it a later consideration. Therefore, completing plumbing, electrical wiring, and plastering prior to flooring installation is a crucial step in the construction process to ensure the integrity and longevity of the finished floors.