You want to lay a floor? Welcome to the wonderful world of flooring specialists. You'll encounter a lot, as there are many choices to make. Carpet? Vinyl? Wood? Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by the amount of information. We'll gladly lay out the options for laying flooring for you below. And we'll advise you to hire a flooring specialist. You can lay a floor yourself, but there's a lot involved. And of course, you want to be able to place your couch and table level. With a flooring specialist on board, you'll feel grounded with this project.
Let's start at the beginning of laying flooring, the groundwork. Because you can have all kinds of wishes for that beautiful carpeting or laying a tile floor, but real flooring starts much earlier, namely under the floor.
You want to lay a floor? Welcome to the wonderful world of flooring specialists. You'll encounter a lot, as there are many choices to make. Carpet? Vinyl? Wood? Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by the amount of information. We'll gladly lay out the options for laying flooring for you below. And we'll advise you to hire a flooring specialist. You can lay a floor yourself, but there's a lot involved. And of course, you want to be able to place your couch and table level. With a flooring specialist on board, you'll feel grounded with this project.
Let's start at the beginning of laying flooring, the groundwork. Because you can have all kinds of wishes for that beautiful carpeting or laying a tile floor, but real flooring starts much earlier, namely under the floor.
Concrete Floor
A concrete floor is often a subfloor, for example, for carpeting. A concrete floor consists of sturdy and hard material. Of course, you can also place it as a regular floor. But it's not very flexible, and it doesn't handle temperature changes well. That means it's not always the most suitable for a finished floor in a home. That's why this type of floor is often used as a base. So, you can choose to have concrete poured as a base for, for example, your carpeting.
Underfloor Heating
Do you want to be nice and warm in winter? Then you can install underfloor heating. Installing underfloor heating is really a job for a professional. A job that the Zoofy flooring specialist is happy to take on for you. Underfloor heating can be realized under almost any floor. It's a job that costs an average of 50 euros per square meter. But this price depends very much on the type of floor you have and which underfloor heating you want to install. The specialists at Zoofy are happy to help you with this decision.
Subfloor
Once you've chosen the type of floor, such as a wooden floor or carpeting, it's time to think about the subfloor. Laying a subfloor is an important part of the process. This ensures that the floor on top of it lies flat. Moreover, it acts as additional insulation material. During the process of laying a subfloor, it's important to know what kind of subfloor you need for the floor you're going to lay. For laying a subfloor, you'll spend about 12 euros per square meter. You can do this yourself, but you can also hire a flooring specialist for it.
Laying the Floor
Now that you've sorted out the subfloor, it's time for the real work: laying the floor. There are countless options for laying flooring, which also results in a wide variety of prices. After all, there's quite a difference whether you want to lay, for example, a tile floor or vinyl. We'll lay it out for you.
Carpeting
Have you chosen carpeting? Then there are many different types of carpeting to choose from. Carpeting generally consists of three parts. The bottom, also called the 'backing,' is often made of foam rubber or jute. Then comes a second layer, called the 'tufted cloth' or 'carrier cloth.' This is the part to which the fabric is attached. On top of that is the 'pile.' This is the part you walk on, and this part can be made of various materials. So, you can opt for a very luxurious version of your carpeting with, for example, a frieze carpet. But carpeting also has cheaper options, such as a loop carpeting. Costs range from 35 to 125 euros.
Laying a Wooden Floor
Is it your dream to lay a wooden floor? Then you probably also know that there's a price tag attached to it. For a real wooden floor, you'll spend between 35 and 65 euros per square meter. If your budget is lower but you still want to lay a wooden floor, it's also an option to purchase a second-hand floor. If you're willing to spend a hefty sum, you can choose a herringbone floor. A herringbone floor is a wooden floor laid in the shape of a herringbone, with diagonal slats, alternating. A herringbone floor is a considerable investment because it's a very precise job. For this, you'll pay 125 to 150 euros per square meter.
Laying Vinyl
Then there's also the option to lay vinyl. Vinyl is one of the cheapest solutions. You can lay a vinyl floor from 15 euros per square meter. This floor will definitely look trendy in your home and is a real star in the kitchen. With vinyl, the subfloor is of extra importance because it must be perfectly level. Small irregularities can penetrate the vinyl and damage it. You can easily lay vinyl yourself. You buy the floor at a DIY or flooring store and can have it cut to size very easily. Opt for thicker vinyl if you want to prevent damage.
Laying a Resin Floor
Finally, you can also choose a resin floor. In fact, a resin floor is not a floor itself but a finishing layer. The resin floor is poured onto an existing floor, causing the subfloor to harden. Resin floors can consist of, for example, concrete, but also epoxy or polyurethane. In addition, you can also choose to lay a resin carpet. Laying a resin carpet means that you have a 'carpet' made of something else, such as very small stones or pieces of marble, which you then pour the resin floor over. This hardens the 'carpet,' and a beautiful effect can be created. However, laying a resin floor is often a very expensive option. You'll pay an average of 30 to 50 euros per
square meter, excluding the substrate itself.
Finishing Touches
And then, when everything is done, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful work. But keep your feet on the ground, because laying flooring is not all there is to it. Unfortunately, all floors require maintenance. Fortunately, you can also call on Zoofy's handymen for this. Then you can keep those feet off the floor.
Floor Repair
Floor repair is sometimes unavoidable. This can include damage to the wood of your wooden floor, scratches or dents in the resin floor, or holes in the vinyl. Maybe you're not sure how to handle this or you're unsure about the costs. We recommend not waiting any longer and calling in a Zoofy professional. Together with you, the relevant damage will be assessed, and an estimate will be made of the work and costs. Easy!
This also applies to lacquering wooden floors. When you need to lacquer a wooden floor, you can easily hire one of our professionals for this. The benefits of lacquering through Zoofy? Genuine craftsmanship for a fair price. And we always find a professional near you and a time that fits your schedule. So, that floor will be shining again in no time.
Removing Flooring
It may also be the case that you want to remove a floor. This is the case when you're planning to lay a new floor and the old one needs to be removed first. Not sure how to do this? Removing a floor is a job that seems more difficult than it is because you have to preserve certain elements and ensure that a level surface remains. For example, residues of subfloors and adhesive residues may remain, which also need to be removed. Don't worry, Zoofy's handymen will be at your door in no time and will gladly remove your floor.
A Flooring Specialist via Zoofy
Laying flooring can give you a lot of headaches. After all, it's not something you just do, and moreover, it's a very precise job that lays the foundation for everything that will be in your house. So what do you need? Exactly, a flooring specialist. And fortunately, we have plenty of those at Zoofy! The benefits? We only work with experienced flooring specialists. So, you can always trust that good and precise work will be delivered. We don't make a fuss about the prices either. They're transparent and fair. This is precisely how you can tell that your professional is experienced and will do the job perfectly. And call-out charges? A thing of the past. Through Zoofy, you always have a flooring specialist near you!
Our flooring specialists always take the time for you. Need advice or want someone to think along with you? No problem for our professionals. At Zoofy, you're provided with customized advice and craftsmanship. If something isn't right afterwards, let us know. And did you know that the tasks at Zoofy are insured? So don't hesitate any longer and place a request for a flooring specialist on our website today. Sorted.