Costs of laminate flooring

Monday 01 April 2024

Laminate laying costs

A new laminate floor gives your home an instantly different look. Especially if you have bought a new house, many people choose a different floor. You can choose to lay laminate yourself. But you can also outsource this job. In this article we look at the average costs for laying laminate. It is good to know that having laminate laid is calculated per metre. In addition the way of laying and the type of skirting board also influence the price.

Average costs for laying laminate

You can choose to have the laminate laid by a professional. If you have two right hands, you may choose to lay it yourself. There are a number of factors to consider. For example, laying laminate takes time. In addition to the surface area of the room, the pattern also has an influence. Laminate should also not be laid too tightly. The material still expands, so it needs space. Laying it too tightly means bulges and more chance of wear and tear.

The cost of laminate per m2 increases as you also choose to have the underlay and skirting boards laid.

Explanation laminate costs per m2

On average the cost of laminate per square metre is between €6 and €11. This affects WHICH type of floor you have installed and the subfloor you choose. But the surface of the floor also affects the price. A larger surface requires more labour. The finish of the floor and the way it is laid also influence the price.

Costs of laminate surface flooring

Do you want to have laminate laid in several rooms? Of course you can. It is even nicer if you choose one type of laminate per floor. This is to keep it as calm as possible. For a larger surface, the costs of laying laminate will be higher. This is because more working time is needed than for a small area. However, a small area with many corners and edges can also cause extra work. This is because the skirting boards and laminate then have to be cut to size.

Way of laying laminate

You can choose to have laminate laid widthways or lengthways. Laying laminate diagonally is becoming increasingly popular. This is because this way of laying gives a spatial effect. It makes the room appear larger. Laying a laminate floor diagonally costs more because it is more work for the floor fitter.

Laying type of laminate

Have you decided which laminate you want to have laid? There is a wide choice of laminate. You can choose a wood look, with a special colour, with or without a V groove or with a concrete look. If you like a smooth result, you will choose laminate without a V-groove. With this laminate, you don't see the seam between the planks.

Each laminate pack provides information on the type of use. For example, there is laminate that is suitable for intensive use. Are you laying laminate in your home? Then choose a different laminate than the attic room in an office where rarely anyone visits. Look carefully at the packaging of laminate. You will see the number on it. The higher this number, the more suitable for intensive use. The AC value on the packaging provides information about the top layer. Namely, how wear-resistant the top layer is.

If you need laminate flooring that is suitable for intensive residential use, you will see this reflected in the price. The wear resistance of the top layer is also reflected in the price per pack.

Lay laminate with a pattern

Another trend is laying laminate with a pattern. Think of a tile pattern, which you see more and more in kitchens or halls. Just like wallpapering, a pattern should come together seamlessly. A labour-intensive job but with beautiful results!