ProSource Wholesale
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10/1/2024
Embarking on a home remodel, especially when updating flooring and installing kitchen and bath products, can be a daunting experience. Utilizing home remodeling services from ProSource Wholesale® for your project can put your mind at ease with our range of high-quality flooring, kitchen, and bath products at low wholesale prices. Preparation is key to ensure a smooth and efficient remodel, carefully crafted by our network of experienced trade professionals. Here’s a comprehensive guide from both the homeowner’s and trade professional’s perspectives on how to prepare for a remodel of your dreams.
1. Define Your Goals and Budget
Goal Setting: Clearly define what you want from your remodel project. Consider your desired style, functionality, and any specific needs you have. Whether you're looking for modern bathroom tile flooring in an out-of-date bathroom or stylish backsplash tiles for a redesigned kitchen, having a clear vision will guide your decisions.
ProSource’s product selection reflects the latest home remodeling trends with products from national and local brands that will help transform your space, but you need to set your goals and expectations from the start. Write down those goals and expectations so you can clearly communicate your vision with your trade professional and dedicated account manager.
Establish a realistic budget that includes all aspects of the remodel. This should cover materials, labor, permits, and any contingencies. Whether you're planning bath remodels on a budget or a kitchen remodel on a budget, ProSource's range of products can help meet your financial goals. For homeowners, the ProSource Project Card allows for a flexible payment schedule, ensuring you stay in control of your home remodel. For our trade professional members, take advantage of ProTrade Credit. This program professionally manages your commercial credit, giving you the financial confidence to say yes to bigger jobs and extended payment timelines. Plus, you’ll gain access to larger credit lines to meet your needs.
2. Measure Your Space Accurately
Taking Measurements: Accurate measurements are crucial for ensuring that the products for your new space fit perfectly. You wouldn’t want your new bathroom tile flooring brought in without knowing where required cuts occur. Measure the floor area from the base of where the flooring will start, just as you would measure where you would like new products, such as a vanity. These dimensions will help you select the right quantities and sizes of the available products and materials needed to make your dream home remodeling ideas a reality.
Tools and Assistance: Use a tape measure and a level for precision. ProSource offers measurement tools and installation materials that will help your trade professional execute the project.
3. Select Your Products
Choosing Materials: Visit ProSource with your trade professional to explore an extensive range of products. The showroom showcases top local and national brands at low wholesale prices, from flooring to kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living, and more. Whether you’re planning a custom home remodeling project or a smaller-scale kitchen renovation, our showroom managers, dedicated account managers, and kitchen & bath designers will be able to guide you through the extensive selection and help narrow down the products that you’re looking for to fit your goals and style. ProSource provides free sample checkout to see how a product will look in your space before making a final decision.
Take your product search to the next level with ProSource’s visualizer. See how our products will look in your space before you even step foot in the showroom by mixing and matching flooring, wall tile and countertops.
Consult the Experts: Take advantage of ProSource’s kitchen and bath designers, who can help you make informed choices that align with your vision and practical needs. They can help you plan both how to remodel a kitchen on a budget and how to remodel a bathroom on a budget, rendering the space utilizing the latest technology and demonstrating the new layout with every piece in place.
4. Coordinate with Your Trade Professional
Effective communication with your trade professional is crucial for the success of your remodel. Homeowners should start by developing a communication plan. This plan should include clear expectations about how and when your trade professional will provide essential updates.
Scheduling a Pre-Construction Meeting: It’s essential to schedule a pre-construction meeting before the remodel begins. This meeting allows you and your trade professional to align on expectations and timelines and to address potential concerns. Setting clear communication from the outset helps ensure everyone is on the same page.
Sharing Information: Once you and your trade professional have selected your products, make sure you review the details together. Thanks to the collaboration between them and your dedicated account manager, they will have the specifications, measurements, and delivery schedules, ensuring that everything proceeds smoothly.
Scheduling: Communicate with your trade professional to schedule the installation process. They will coordinate with your account manager to ensure that the delivery of materials from ProSource aligns with the remodeling timeline to avoid delays.
The Trade Pro App: Make sure your trade professional knows about the Trade Pro App, a powerful tool that enables members to support their clients anytime, anywhere. Your trade professional will receive order status notifications to stay on top of when your products will be ready, making the installation process as smooth as possible.
5. Prepare Your Home
Clearing the Area: Remove all furniture, appliances, and personal items from remodeling areas, including clearing out cabinets, countertops, and any items that might obstruct the remodel. You don't want anything damaged or destroyed, and your trade professional doesn't want that either.
Choosing a Location for a Temporary Kitchen If the remodel involves the kitchen, plan to set up a temporary kitchen. Find an area in your home to store non-perishables and prepare simple meals during the remodel.
Designate a Safe Haven for Peace of Mind: Remodeling can be stressful, especially as you see your home in a state of disarray. To minimize the stress, designate a "safe haven" away from the chaos of the remodel. This could be an untouched room or a quiet space where you can retreat when the noise and clutter become overwhelming.
Protecting Your Home: Use drop cloths or plastic sheeting to cover floors and furniture in adjacent rooms. Any type of demolition can cause dust and debris to enter the air and affect breathing, so N95 masks and eye protection are necessary if you or anyone in the house will be near the demolition. Additionally, taking photos of before and after kitchen remodels or before and after bathroom remodel is a great way to document progress and enjoy the transformation.
With this step-by-step guide, you can relax knowing that with ProSource’s support, you and your expert trade professional will have the tools, products, and support you need to realize the remodel of your dreams. Get started today by finding your local showroom or creating a free account.
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