{"id":30122,"date":"2025-07-02T17:18:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T21:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plancherspayless.com\/?p=30122"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:18:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T21:18:57","slug":"easiest-flooring-to-install","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plancherspayless.com\/en\/easiest-flooring-to-install\/","title":{"rendered":"Easiest flooring to install: What\u2019s the best flooring for a beginner DIY installation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30122\" class=\"elementor elementor-30122 elementor-30119\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-7c3d0c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c3d0c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62c3d27 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62c3d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the <\/span><b>easiest flooring to install<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t mean you have to compromise on style or durability. If you\u2019re looking for a material that can transform your space and is also accessible for a DIY installation, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103ef5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"103ef5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a2583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00a2583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the easiest flooring to install yourself?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e08b1 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8e08b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you dream of revamping your interior without blowing your budget, installing your own flooring often feels like the obvious choice. But to succeed, you need a material that won\u2019t turn into a nightmare. Good news: some types of flooring are made to be user-friendly, even for motivated beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1097e70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1097e70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laminate flooring: A stable, forgiving option<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824ad6c color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"824ad6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plancherspayless.com\/en\/product-category\/laminate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laminate flooring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often the go-to choice for DIYers. Why? Because it\u2019s forgiving. Thicker than average, it hides small surface flaws more easily. This type of flooring uses a floating system: the boards lock together without the need for glue or nails and rest on an underlayment instead of being fixed to the floor beneath. For someone with no experience, it\u2019s reassuring to know that small mistakes won\u2019t ruin the result.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b17d1b6 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b17d1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another advantage: laminate is highly scratch-resistant. Whether you have a large dog or kids racing toy cars around, it holds up without complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec73ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ec73ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vinyl Flooring: Easy to cut, perfect for beginners<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b126a74 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b126a74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plancherspayless.com\/en\/product-category\/vinyl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl flooring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is gaining popularity, and for good reason. It\u2019s extremely easy to install: a sharp utility knife is all you need to cut the boards, which then snap together. Lightweight, flexible, and waterproof, it\u2019s ideal for moisture-prone areas like basements or laundry rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c29a0 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99c29a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, vinyl doesn\u2019t forgive everything. If your subfloor isn\u2019t perfectly level, the boards may start cracking. Surface prep is essential, especially if you\u2019re working with concrete.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6246b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6246b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hardwood and ceramic: Best left for later<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04298bd color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04298bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These materials are beautiful, but challenging. Hardwood requires specialized tools (like a floor nailer and compressor) and a good grasp of technique. As for ceramic tile, it demands a perfectly level surface, adhesive products, and lots of time.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a01374 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a01374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re new to DIY flooring, it\u2019s wise to wait before tackling these options.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c2998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26c2998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comparison table: Which type of flooring is easiest to install?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b44a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9b44a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Flooring Type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Installation Difficulty<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Required Tools<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Error Tolerance<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Best For...<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Laminate<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Easy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Miter saw or jigsaw<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Dry rooms, high-traffic areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Vinyl<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Very easy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Utility knife, tape measure, mallet<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low (on uneven surfaces)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Basement, laundry room, kitchen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hardwood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Difficult<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Nailer, compressor<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Pro-level projects only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ceramic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Very difficult<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Leveler, adhesive, spacers<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">None<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Bathroom, basement with heated floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-2 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c322fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1c322fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93f9946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93f9946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common mistakes to avoid with DIY flooring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7b79a color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b7b79a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the easiest type of flooring to install DIY can become frustrating if you skip the basics. Here are the most common pitfalls, according to Filippo Tomasino from Planchers Payless:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b7431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0b7431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uneven subfloor, vinyl\u2019s worst enemy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2229d8a color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2229d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to what many think, the floor doesn\u2019t need to be \u201clevel,\u201d but it must be flat. Even a tiny dip in a concrete slab can cause vinyl planks to crack after just a few weeks. Laminate, being thicker, is more forgiving.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d74043 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d74043\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before installing, use a long straightedge to spot uneven areas. A thin layer of self-leveling compound can make a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d32153e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d32153e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Forgetting the expansion gap: A recipe for buckling<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d51f85 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d51f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All laminated floors need an expansion gap around the edges. Often overlooked, this space allows the flooring to \u201cbreathe\u201d with changes in humidity. Without it, your floor could buckle in the center.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15872b3 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15872b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave about 1\/4\u2033 (6 mm) around the room and cover it with baseboards or trim.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5950b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5950b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using the right tools for the right material<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5ebf4 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a5ebf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a full workshop. For click vinyl, a utility knife and tape measure are enough for most cuts. For laminate, have a miter saw or jigsaw handy. A tapping block and rubber mallet will help you join the boards snugly without damage.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580bcf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"580bcf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327a2f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"327a2f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much time do you need to install DIY flooring?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fada6c9 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fada6c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to take a week off to install your new floor. With a bit of prep, you can move quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad5e9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ad5e9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A 500\u20131,000 sq. ft. project in just 1\u20132 Days<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd6e11d color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd6e11d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solo beginner can install between 500 and 700 sq. ft. in a day and a half. With a partner and a clear plan for your cuts, you can easily double your output. The most important part? Taking your time on the first row; everything else builds from there.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18465d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18465d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mistakes that slow you down<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfe250 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edfe250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not having the right tools ready<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to leave the expansion gap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor surface prep (see above)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting each plank one by one instead of planning a cut pattern<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b2423 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80b2423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Pro tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Do a 4&#215;4 foot test layout to validate your approach before going all in.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f788ae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f788ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you call a pro? 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