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Depending on your budget, style, and needs, you can have many different flooring types.
We’ve covered some of the main things to consider when choosing a floor fitter and flooring.
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How do I find professional floor fitters near me?
An excellent way to find a professional floor fitter is to ask them about their experience and request to see some of their recent (or previous) projects in your area.
The best floor fitters will have a lot of experience and can discuss their work in detail. Before giving you a quote, they will examine the subfloor to see its condition, discuss how they will handle the project, and recommend which flooring will be most suitable.
Different types of flooring may have different challenges and requirements.
Some general factors that can affect the difficulty of flooring installation are:
- The size and shape of the room
- The condition of the subfloor and the preparation needed
- The tools and skills needed for cutting, fitting, and securing the flooring
- The type and quality of the flooring material
- The design and pattern of the flooring
Natural stone, solid wood flooring such as oak, maple and walnut, and ceramic and porcelain tiles are often considered the hardest to install, so you should ensure the wooden floor fitter or tiler has experience laying these types of flooring.
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What do you need to consider when choosing a floor?
Changing your flooring can alter the look and feel of your home, so it’s an important decision to make. It can also be quite costly, so it’s not something that you want to get wrong! Here are a few things to consider when choosing which flooring to go for.
The room
You must consider the type of room where you will install the flooring. Is it a room where there will be heavy traffic? Will the room have a lot of moisture, i.e. kitchen or bathroom? These rooms will need durable flooring that is easy to clean and resistant to moisture or stains.
The space
The size, shape, and how much light the room has are other points to consider.
Light colours can create a sense of spaciousness in small rooms, and darker shades can add warmth to a room if necessary.
It’s a good idea to get some samples to lay in the room you are installing flooring to see what it looks like with other furnishings and at different times of the day. It will also help you decide which way you want to lay the planks or tiles if that is the type of flooring you choose.
Budget
Your budget will be a deciding factor when it comes to flooring options. Laminate, vinyl and carpet flooring are in the cheaper bracket, whereas hardwood parquet flooring, natural stone or porcelain tiles are more expensive.
Style
The flooring you choose is mainly down to your personal preference. However, you want to ensure that the flooring fits the style of your home.
What are the different types of flooring you can have?
Before you go ahead and book your floor fitter, take a look at the pros and cons for each type of flooring:
| Type of flooring | Pros | Cons |
| Engineered wood flooring | Compatible with underfloor heating Strong and durable It can be installed on uneven surfaces with an underlay Easy to install |
Sensitive to moisture Prone to scratches |
| Solid wood flooring | Strong and durable Longevity Adds value to your home Adds warmth |
Expensive Susceptible to water or moisture damage Hard to install |
| Laminate flooring | Good value Easy to maintain Scratch resistant Available in an array of different colours and styles Easy to install |
Difficult to repair Shorter lifespan |
| Vinyl flooring | Water-resistant material (plastic) Scratch resistant Low maintenance Affordable Easy to install |
Susceptible to sun damage Heavy objects can dent it Repairing vinyl is not easy |
| Carpet | Inexpensive Provides warmth and comfort Quieter underfoot Easy and fast to install |
High maintenance It shows wear and tear Not recommended for allergy sufferers |
| Stone flooring | Energy efficient It doesn’t attract dust Good in high-traffic areas Moisture and stain-resistant Durable |
Scratches easily Harder to replace |
| Porcelain tiles | Stain and water-resistant Durable Easy to clean It comes in a variety of colours and styles |
Challenging to install Expensive |
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Can I install flooring myself?
It is possible to lay some flooring yourself (such as laminate); however, there are many problems even the most experienced DIYers can come across:
- Not preparing the subfloor properly, ensuring that it is even, dry and clean
- Not sealing floors against moisture
- Not allowing the flooring to acclimatise to the room’s temperature before installation
- Not choosing the correct underlay
- Not using a vapour barrier where necessary
- Not leaving an expansion gap around the edges of the room
Hiring an experienced laminate floor installer is generally worth the investment because the quality of the finish is likely to be much better.
Is there a trade association for floor fitters?
Yes. There is the National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers. It was formed in 1979 and promotes excellence within the field of flooring installation in the UK.
Floor fitters are not obliged to sign up and be a member, but if they are, it is a good sign that they are committed to high standards and staying up to date with new products and best practices within the flooring installation field.
There is also the BwfA – Wood Flooring Association, which is the trade association representing the UK wood flooring industry.
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