Once you’ve chosen the right flooring, the next step is installation and it’s a key part of the process to ensure the flooring functions in the way it was designed to, as well as for longevity and durability.
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 in New Zealand) 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.
What do flooring installers do?
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
What are the benefits of using a flooring installer?
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 in New Zealand who have experience laying the type of flooring you have chosen.
By engaging a professional and qualified flooring installer in New Zealand, 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 in New Zealand 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.