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The one thing you need to do before you buy flooring

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After months of gathering inspiration, you’ve finally made a decision on the beautiful new flooring for your home.

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But make sure you measure up before putting down a deposit – and we’re not talking about square footage.

Measure the height from the sub-flooring, and check if there is enough clearance under your doors, including built-in cupboards.

You also need to ensure the new floor will meet the height of the flooring in the adjacent space.

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Measure up before you choose your floors. (Credit: Getty)
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A discrepancy in height not only looks clumsy, it poses as a trip hazard in your home.

If you’re working with a contractor, make sure they have double-checked all measurements as well.

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