Evolution
Well-Known Member
tiling and glued-down wood flooring is hard on the knees. Been there done it, no thanks!!
I am glad you 2 know the torture I am putting myself through. I would not be able to do this for a living, no way. I honestly wouldnt call it hard work but its very tedious, time consuming and hard on the body.My dad has been in the flooring business for 50+ years, since age 17. Installer for the first 20 years, owner for the last 15-20 years, and salesman in between. I've helped him on and off with jobs since I was a kid but ultimately wanted no part of that line of work. It's definitely hard work and takes a toll on your back and knees. At age 73 he could still make it look easy if he really wanted, but I don't blame him for sending someone over instead whenever I want something done. Gotta love free material and labor.
A few months ago, I starting looking into hiring someone to install it for me. Most quotes came back at $6-7k so I said no thanks. I was like, I can do this myself! It wont be bad.... Turns out, I now get why they charge so much.