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Before floors are installed in your home floor preparation must be done. Floor prep consists of many different things. In this article I will attempt to explain the different methods that are used to prepare your floor for new floor covering. First off let me begin by giving you a definition of floor prep. Floor prep is the process by which the sub-floor is cleaned, leveled, scraped, grinded, patched or sanded. Prep work must be done so it is within the specifications for the floor. Each type of floor covering will require that a certain amount of preparatory work be done prior to installation. Let me give you a few examples. Carpet generally requires the least amount of prep work. Scraping to remove old padding and adhesive is required, as well as sweeping or vacuuming of the sub-floor. When installing glue down carpet, patch work may be required. Most of the time flooring installers will not charge for this extra work. Vinyl or linoleum almost always requires floor prep. The slab for...