Reflooring changes the style of a room in ways that few other upgrades can. A tired space with cheap carpet or aging vinyl tiles can suddenly feel new again and more inviting when you give it a new lease on life with modern, up-to-date flooring options.
At Rentco Equipment, we pride ourselves in having the tools and equipment that you’ll need to complete almost any home renovation you’d want to tackle. You may have an idea of what you want the end product to look like, but still have a bit of hesitation, wondering if you can really do a big flooring project by yourself. With the right rental tools and a few practical tips, the answer is yes.
What You’ll Really Need To Refloor A House: Tools by Project & Subfloor
If you’re wondering how to refloor home, start with context. Walk the house, clear furniture, pop baseboards, and lift the existing floor so you can see the subfloor and plan the right installation path. Tough demo is where air tools and even axes earn their keep, especially along glued seams. From the very beginning, measure each room in square foot terms, decide which flooring options suit your goals, and set an estimate that fits your budget.
Core Setup For Any Room
Every flooring project benefits from clean surfaces, straight reference lines, and consistent cuts. After stripping old flooring, scrape residues, vacuum the space, and check flatness so your installation proceeds without surprises. Layout lives or dies on prep; a calm process, a sensible plan, and good materials make the finishing touches feel effortless. When you install, keep an eye on door clearances, base returns, and transitions, then gather the small accessories—reducers, end caps, stair noses—before the first box opens so the result looks complete.
Pick Your Project Based On Flooring Materials
1) Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, and Linoleum Floor Projects
For busy living spaces, laminate flooring and luxury vinyl feel modern, clean up easily, and install quickly when the substrate is flat. On the first course, a tapping block with light mallet taps brings joints closed, while a pull bar at the wall protects fragile edges. Spacers at the perimeter and a clearly snapped chalk line give the layout a reliable path, keeping cuts aligned as the field grows. For straight rip after straight rip, a dedicated laminate cutter keeps dust down and edges crisp, while a jigsaw handles vents and odd notches. Doorways often benefit from an undercut on the jamb with an oscillating tool so the plank tucks beneath, and a brief multi-tool trim on the casing finishes the opening without binding. You can always browse the full Equipment Rental Catalogue to round out this kit.
2) Hardwood & Engineered Hardwood Projects
When warmth and repairability matter, hardwood flooring still leads. A flooring nailer or stapler sets the tone for the whole room because every board seats tight and stays put. With Rentco’s air fasteners, you can use the method your product requires and stay on schedule. Bring a compressor sized for the tool, snap a dead-straight layout, and check moisture before you open bundles. If you plan to change color later, schedule a sander and edger when the house is clear and dust control is easy.
3) Tile, Sheet Goods, and Resilients
Wet zones reward durable, washable surfaces. Ceramic tile loves flat planes and accurate cuts, so a wet saw or a manual cutter pays for itself in fewer broken pieces and cleaner lines. For small formats and tight rooms, Rentco carries a small tile cutter; for bigger porcelain, step up to the large tile cutter and keep joints consistent through wider fields. If the slab isn’t flat, prep first with our concrete services supplies for grinders, floor saws, and compounds that make setting easier and grout lines look professional.
4) Carpet Projects
In bedrooms and on stairs, carpet adds quiet and warmth. For a clean, professional look at home, aim for an even stretch. A power stretcher sets tension across the field, while a knee kicker lets you fine-tune placement at the wall. Joints look seamless when a seam iron and roller fuse the tape properly. Pad stays put with tack strips and a stapler, and a sharp trimmer finishes edges at casings and stair noses. If you don’t keep this gear on hand, renting the full kit for a weekend is practical—use it once, return it clean, and move on without storing specialty tools.
Renting What You Need, Exactly When You Need It
Tool access is leverage, and renting often outperforms ownership when you won’t use a machine again soon. You can purchase consumables, then book demo gear, layout aids, and saws on the day you’re ready to continue. If adhesives refuse to let go, air tools provided and a few careful strikes with axes free stubborn edges so you can redo the line and keep the process calm. We can give advice on your projects and explore different tool options so the work feels manageable.
Get The Job Done Right With Rentco
Reflooring brings new life into a home without a full remodel. It’s satisfying work, and with rentals from Rentco, it stays affordable and manageable. You don’t need a warehouse of tools or years of experience, just the right equipment.
Rentco Equipment has been serving Northern communities across Alberta and British Columbia for over sixty years, helping people complete projects that matter. From power tools to axes, we keep our shelves stocked and our advice practical. When you’re ready to begin, send a quick rental request or stop by any Rentco branch. You’ll leave with quality equipment, real guidance, and the confidence to finish strong.