Start with the Setting: Know Your Surface

No matter how premium the material, a flooring installation is only as good as its base. Ensuring that your subfloor is clean, level, and dry is a non-negotiable step especially for precision installations like vinyl click, laminate, engineered wood or carpet. Any irregularities may translate through to the surface and compromise both aesthetics and longevity.

Pro tip: Before installation, it’s important to assess moisture levels, surface evenness, and the suitability of your subfloor. If you’re unsure, Floorworld’s team can guide you through the process and recommend a professional assessment where needed.

1. Engineered Wood: Classic Meets Contemporary

A popular choice for its luxurious look and dimensional stability, engineered wood requires acclimatization. Let your planks rest in the installation area for at least 48 hours to adjust to temperature and humidity. Installations may be floated or glued your site conditions and layout will determine the ideal method.

Expect light noise from tools, minor dust, and occasional adjustments in door heights due to plank thickness.

2. Vinyl Click: Resilient, Rigid, Ready

Vinyl click flooring are renowned for their waterproof properties and ease of installation. With a click-lock system, these floors eliminate the need for adhesive and reduce downtime.

Our installers will likely begin at the middle, clicking planks into place. Expect a swift and efficient process with minimal disruption.

3. Vinyl Sheet: Flexible and Flawless

Vinyl sheets offer seamless finishes, especially in moisture-prone areas like kitchens or bathrooms. Vinyl sheets typically require full-surface adhesive and precision cutting.

Prepare for strong adhesives and rolling equipment. Rooms will need to remain off-limits for a few hours post-installation to allow proper bonding.

4. Laminate: Affordable Aesthetics

Laminate flooring provides the elegance of wood grain visuals without the price tag. It installs easily with a click-and-lock mechanism but still requires that same subfloor precision. Acclimatization (24–48 hours) is essential.

Laminate planks expand and contract with temperature, so leaving appropriate expansion gaps is part of the process.

5. Carpet Tiles: Modular Comfort, Tailored Design

Carpet tiles offer design flexibility and ease of maintenance. Installation involves arranging and fixing individual tiles using adhesive dots or full glue, depending on the traffic load of the space.

Expect a swift, low-mess installation. Rearranging or replacing tiles in the future is simple perfect for high-use spaces.

6. Wall-to-Wall Carpet: Underfoot Luxury

Few things rival the plush feel of wall-to-wall carpet. It involves underlay placement, stretching, and trimming. This installation takes longer and often requires moving furniture well in advance.

Installers may need several hours or even a full day depending on the space. Allow for minor cleanup post-installation and time for the carpet to settle.

A Few Essentials to Keep in Mind

• Furniture & Appliances: Clear the space ahead of time.
• Doors & Fixtures: Be prepared for trimming if your new flooring is thicker than the old one.
• Ventilation: Especially important for adhesive-based installations. Keep windows open where possible.
• Post-Installation Care: Ask your installation team when it’s safe to walk on or place furniture over your new flooring.

Final Thought: Good Preparation Leads to Great Results

Installing a new floor is more than a functional upgrade, it’s a design evolution. And like any transformation, it requires planning, precision, and the right partners.

At Floorworld, we don’t just deliver beautiful flooring. We provide expert guidance, in-house installation teams, and a commitment to quality from showroom to finish. When you're prepared, the installation is just the final, satisfying step toward a home reimagined.