Laminate Flooring Guide

Yes and no. Some laminate flooring comes with a waterproof or water-resistant coating, which makes the surface waterproof, but not the actual core (meaning you still need to clean up spills asap). That’s why we love Majestic Laminate Flooring by Quick-Step as it offers extreme water resistance with the waterproof coating extending into the join grooves.

The use of the word ‘floating’ refers to the installation method i.e. ‘floating’ above the subfloor, not ‘glued’. Laminate flooring is installed using a floating method, technically making them a ‘floating floor’. 

Yes! All of our laminate flooring manufacturer’s have the options to purchase matching ‘stair nosing’ so your stairs will remain cohesive with the rest of your home. You may experience issues if you have round stairs, not straight, so we suggest discuss this with your installer during the quote stage.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered when quoting the total cost of installing laminate flooring in your property. The price depends on the construction and quality of the product, installation requirements (we’ve covered some of this below) as well as any transportation costs from the supplier. 

At One Source Flooring, we manage the entire laminate floor installation process from start to finish and, because we’ve completed your measure and have supplied your flooring—we can provide an accurate, fixed-price quote. 

It’s important to note that ‘wastage’ is also required, generally an extra 15-20% on top of the net area. By taking this and the below factors into consideration, you will have a more realistic idea on the square meterage you require for the job.

We recommend booking a free in-home measure and quote so that our expert team can provide an accurate quote. Other important considerations include:

Removing Existing Floors & Floor Preparation

Before installing the laminate flooring, there may be a need to prepare your floor. If the project is a renovation, either you or our laminate flooring installers may need to remove the old flooring and ensure that the floor is clean, level and in top condition. If suitable, a flood coat may be an appropriate alternative.

Number of Rooms

The number of rooms that need new laminate flooring will influence the overall cost. Generally speaking, the cost per square metre of your laminate flooring reduces as your requirements increase. 

Room Shape

Installing laminate flooring in a rectangular-shaped room will cost less than a room that’s an odd shape or has round edges. This is purely due to the increase in time taken to complete the room as it’s more complex.

Stairways

Laminate flooring installation on stairways requires accurate measurement, cutting and precise installation. Due to the complexity of installing laminate and its nosing on stairways, and the time taken to do so, you may need to pay extra for installation. 

Furniture Removal

We understand that not everyone can move big, heavy furniture. Choosing to take-up a furniture removal service can marginally increase your cost. If you’ve got the muscle to move furniture, we recommend doing this prior to installation to save some money.

Access

If your property is in a highrise (or similar) and access to the space is an issue, this may increase the cost of your installation. If specific equipment or machinery is required to transport your materials to your property, this will be worked into your quote.

Buying and installing laminate flooring on your Gold Coast property is an investment, so it’s important to employ the services of an expert laminate installer. At One Source Flooring, we regularly receive rave reviews from our customers and only pick the best installers for the job.

It is possible, but it’s not recommended. Most manufacturer’s will actually void your warranty if you decide to glue down your laminate planks, so always check their installation guidelines for proper installation methods.

1. Sweep or vacuum your floor thoroughly as regularly as needed (at least once per week).
2. Mop to make sure you have removed all of the dust. We recommend using a hard flooring cleaner diluted with water in a sprayer with a microfibre mop. Don’t use a steam mop.
3. Make sure you clean or swap your microfibre mop head regularly to ensure you don’t have dirt within it that may potentially scratch your floors in the future.

If you have spilt coffee, water, soda and tea etc, simply wipe clean with a cloth, paper towel or an absorbent sponge. If the substance is sticky (like cola), but sure to use some water to clean up the spill—just not too much!

This really depends on the extent of the damage. If the damage is superficial, check with the manufacturer to see if you can purchase a repair kit and follow the repair instructions.

If the plank is substantially damaged, you will likely need to engage with a professional flooring installer to remove plank (and surrounding planks) to replace it.

AC4-rated laminate planks are more wear resistant than AC3 laminate planks by up to 60%. Generally speaking, the higher the AC rating, the longer your planks will last. 

Yes you can! But in most cases, you may need to flood coat the area prior to installation (we can do this for you). We will also need to inspect the tiles to make sure there aren’t any ‘drummy’ tiles as this may involve further floor preparation. Generally speaking, Hybrid flooring can be a little more forgiving that Laminate flooring when laying over tiles (due to it’s inbuilt underlay too), but that certainly doesn’t mean that it can’t be done.

As part of our process, we always recommend customers come into our store to explore our entire range. While we have all of our laminate flooring collections on our website, nothing compares to dropping in and feeling all of the textures of our laminate planks.