Flooring Installers

Whether it’s timber, vinyl or laminate flooring, it’s important to ensure an experienced installer or contractor is engaged.

Often, flooring specialists (both residential and commercial) will work in conjunction with builders and designers to install the floor - a process that generally includes preparation of the substrate, underlays or other work to ensure the flooring is laid as required. 

For flooring work in the United States, the scope and price of an estimate depend on the flooring type and the preparation required, since cleaning and leveling the substrate, adding underlayment, and sanding or finishing each involve different work and materials. Compare estimates by checking whether they include substrate preparation, underlayment, installation, and any applicable finish work, and whether repairs or replacement of existing flooring are included, excluded, or covered by an allowance.

• Preparation and installation of wood floors
• Installation of engineered, solid timber, hardwood, bamboo, laminate, tile, vinyl, cork, linoleum and concrete flooring
• Carpet laying
• Tiling
• Repair and/or replacement of existing flooring
• Cleaning and levelling of the surface prior to installation
• Sanding of timber floors
• Application of finishes such as sealants, paints, stains, coating or oils

The floor is a large part of any interior space, and the materials chosen can define the entire area. For this reason, it’s particularly important to ensure the flooring materials are installed correctly by skilled tradespeople or contractors who have experience laying the type of flooring you have chosen. 

By engaging a professional and qualified flooring installer, you’re ensuring the materials will perform as intended and offer durability and longevity. While even the most expensive flooring material may look great for a short period, if it is not installed correctly it’s not likely to perform as well as it would otherwise.

One of the key elements of most floor installation projects is smooth and even substrate onto which the flooring material will be adhered - a job best left for professionals.

While many flooring installers install a wide range of resilient flooring, most have certain areas of expertise so it pays to understand the materials a professional has worked with in the past to ensure the person you engage has the right experience with your choice of flooring.

Other professionals, you may be interested in include plasterers, electricians, plumbers, interior designers, kitchen and bathroom designers, contractors, carpenters and cabinetmakers.