Laminate Flooring Installation in Newton Abbot

### Get Your Laminate Laid Properly the First Time

Laminate flooring is brilliant - **affordable, hard-wearing, and it looks decent** if it's fitted right. But lay it badly and you'll have gaps opening up, creaking boards, and edges that lift. Proper laminate installation means checking the subfloor is level, leaving the right expansion gaps, and clicking boards together tight so they don't move.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Let laminate acclimatise in the room for 48 hours before fitting. It needs to adjust to the temperature and humidity, or it'll expand/contract after installation and cause gaps or buckling.

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### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Tight joints with no visible gaps | Gaps between boards that catch dirt | | Level floor with no dips or creaks | Uneven surface that creaks when walked on | | Expansion gaps left around edges | Boards tight to walls - they'll buckle in summer | | Neat door trims and scotia finish | Raw edges showing or badly cut trims |

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### What You Get

**🔧 The Full Service**

| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **1. Subfloor Prep** | Check level, fix any high spots, lay underlay if needed | | **2. Planning** | Work out board layout to minimise cuts and wastage | | **3. Fitting** | Click boards together row by row, staggering joints for strength | | **4. Cutting** | Precise cuts around doorframes, pipes, and obstacles | | **5. Finishing** | Fit scotia beading or door trims to cover expansion gaps |

**📦 You're Left With**

- Professionally fitted laminate throughout - Level, solid floor with no movement - Neat edges with scotia or trims fitted - Room ready to use immediately

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### Pricing Guide

Laminate installation pricing depends on room size, subfloor condition, and how much prep work is needed. I'll quote based on square metreage once I've seen the space.

| Scope | Typical Time | Quote | |-------|--------------|-------| | Small bedroom (10-12 sqm) | Half day | Quote | | Living room (20-25 sqm) | Full day | Quote | | Hallway/landing (awkward cuts) | Full day | Quote |

*Get in touch for a free quote - I'll need room dimensions and photos of the current floor if possible.*

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### Perfect For Your Project If...

✅ **You want hard-wearing flooring without solid wood prices** - Laminate looks good and lasts well in most rooms

✅ **You've got an uneven subfloor** - I'll level it properly so the laminate sits flat

✅ **You're renovating and want a quick floor upgrade** - Laminate goes down fast and you can walk on it straight away

✅ **You've bought laminate but don't fancy fitting it yourself** - The boards are easy enough, but getting neat cuts around doors and pipes takes practice