Laminate Flooring Installation

Important note:
Our floor fitting services are only available to customers who are also purchasing their carpets or flooring with us.

Laminate flooring can add charm and elegance to any home or office, giving your interiors a luxurious or refined look without the maintenance or hassle of real wood flooring. Laminate flooring is also versatile and can be fashioned into several designs, styles, and colours to match your design scheme. If not fitted properly, however, your laminate flooring will fail to impress. At Horizontal Matters, we offer a premium laminate flooring installation service. We’re based in Walthamstow, North London, but we cater to residential and commercial properties across London, including Essex and Hertfordshire.

Over 30 Years Experience

Horizontal Matters have provided unparalleled laminate flooring installations across London for over thirty years. With our decades of experience, we’ve become one of the top flooring specialists in North London. Our customers continue to return to our services because we offer expert advice, professional service, and competitive pricing on flooring and installation.

Laminate Floor Fitters

To get the most out of your laminate flooring, you need professional fitters who will ensure your flooring is installed properly. With careful attention to detail and minimal disruption to your home or office, we install your new laminate flooring so that it looks precisely how you pictured it. Proper fitting is also essential if you want your laminate flooring to hold up for many years – there’s no sense investing in new flooring if you just have to replace it again soon after. As professional laminate floor fitters with years of experience and expertise, Horizontal Matters will ensure your new flooring is exceptional.

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Laminate Floor Installation Process

Horizontal Matters provides laminate floor installation across London and our streamlined process ensures you have your new flooring in no time. The process starts with an onsite visit so we can measure and estimate how long the work will take. We’ll discuss this with you to agree the best way to schedule the fitting, whether that’s in one go or in stages to ensure that we can quote you appropriately. However you choose to have your laminate flooring fitted, our workers will always be respectful of your space and clean up thoroughly before leaving.

Commercial Laminate Floor Installation

In commercial properties, laminate flooring functions as more than an aesthetic enhancement. In most offices, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and other business properties, flooring must adhere to certain safety standards. The installation is part of those standards as well, and if your laminate flooring isn’t laid correctly, it can lead to accidents and liabilities for your business. Laminate flooring is also a practical choice for commercial spaces as it’s easy to clean, more hygienic, and affordable. As commercial floor fitters, Horizontal Matters will ensure your new flooring meets requirements and looks excellent in your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wood & Laminate Floors

I’m worried about sound travelling down to the floor below, is there anything you can do?

Yes. There are many sound reducing underlays on the market which can be incorporated into the installation. These will offer a sound reduction of between 10 to 43 decibels.

Can I use the existing underlay when I buy a new floor or do I have to buy new?

Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.

Can I have a wood or laminate floor and underfloor heating?

Yes, but in most cases for wood it must be an engineered product, and you must use an appropriate underlay specifically designed for the purpose.

I have had a wood floor in the past, which developed dark lines along the joints. Why would this happen?

This would be due to excessive moisture. If you are using a mop to clean your floor ensure it is well wrung out before you start.

Do I have to have beading when a new wood floor is installed?

All wooden floors must be laid with room for expansion. There are various ways of concealing the expansion gap and we can happily show you all the various options.

Will my floor scratch?

Unless great care is taken with a wooden floor it is very likely to scratch. If you have a ‘shoes-off’ policy in your house this would reduce the likelihood of scratches, as will a strong doormat to catch loose grit at the entrance. In the case of laminates, they are highly scratch resistant.

What is the best way to clean a wood floor?

Most wooden floors are more or less maintenance free but you should always follow the manufacturers recommended guidelines for maintaining your floor.

Carpets

I’ve had a carpet in the past that has flattened down in some areas, is this a common issue?

‘Tracking’, as it is known, may occur in high traffic areas, and will depend on the type of carpet you select. Carpets that are denser are less likely to track. To reduce the likelihood of this occurring it is recommended that carpets are vacuumed twice a week to lift the pile, and we also recommend that you have your carpet professionally cleaned at least once a year.

What is the average life of a carpet?

The average life span is 7 years although there are a lot of new carpets on the market that give a 10 year guarantee.

The floorboards in my room are very uneven and the existing carpet is showing lines, is there anything that can be done to prevent this?

Depending on the type of carpet being installed either plywood or hardboard can be applied to the floorboards prior to your new carpet being fitted.

Can I have carpets and underfloor heating?

Yes, you can but low tog underlays must be used which will allow the heat to penetrate through to your room.

I’m worried about sound travelling down to the floor below, is there anything you can do?

There are specialist underlays available that reduce this type of noise and we would be happy to provide advice to you if this is a concern.

Can I use the existing underlay when I buy a new carpet or do I have to buy new?

Most manufacturers’ guarantees would be invalid if new underlay is not used.

Can I vacuum my new carpet straight away?

Yes, you can.

What our clients say...

K & S

I would like to say a massive thank you to you both for our new floor and Marvin who was very good at what he did. He is without doubt a massive credit to your company. Me and my wife are thrilled with our new flooring and everyone who has come to our house has complimented on how good it ...

Simon Miller

Horizontal Matters is led by Stuart Gaylor, an experienced floor specialist. I have known Stuart for what must be 10 years. He will offer you a great choice in flooring, a very good fitting service, all with grace. My practice has recommended Stuart and his team for years, and will keep doing so. If you are thinking of a new ...

Matthew, Chingford

Outstanding five star service! Jenny and Stuart were really attentive to our needs and they quickly provided us with options that would ensure beautiful house would look amazing once again with the appropriate choice of flooring. The advice was professional, the fitting and timeliness of the work was the exceptional. Five star service from a local family company, fitting flooring ...

Ms TL

Working with Horizontal Matters has been a true pleasure from start to finish – I mean it when I say that you’ve been my absolute favourite vendors that we’ve dealt with over the 8 years of living in this house. I will recommend you to everyone!

Neil Freeman

Stuart and Jenny fitted hallway, stairs and landings carpet. Could not be more pleased with the result. They are also extremely pleasant and professional people to deal with. Highly recommended.

Raphael Phillips

I have used Horizontal Matters on a number of occasions. Stuart and his team are fantastic. Very reasonably priced for the high-quality service and products that we received. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

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