Flooring guides written by working fitters
Flooring costs per room: real 2026 prices for South East London & Kent
Room-by-room flooring costs for South East London and Kent - lounge, bedroom, kitchen, hallway and stairs, with supply-and-fit prices and the extras that catch people out.
Read the guide Buyer's guideEngineered wood flooring: a complete buyer's guide
Everything to know before buying engineered wood: core construction, wear layer thickness, finishes, underfloor heating, cost and how it compares to solid wood and LVT.
Read the guide Technical guideFlooring for underfloor heating: what works and what warps
Which floors work with wet and electric underfloor heating - tog ratings, temperature limits, LVT, engineered wood, carpet and laminate, plus commissioning mistakes to avoid.
Read the guide Room guideThe best flooring for kitchens: a fitter's honest ranking
Which flooring actually survives a busy kitchen - LVT, sheet vinyl, laminate, tile and wood compared on water resistance, comfort, cost and repairability.
Read the guide Buyer's guidePet-friendly flooring: what actually survives dogs and cats
Scratch-resistant, waterproof flooring that stands up to dogs and cats. Wear layers, grip, accident-proofing and the materials to avoid, from Kent flooring fitters.
Read the guide Installation guideHerringbone flooring installation cost, planning and getting it right
How herringbone floors are set out and installed - single vs double herringbone, chevron, subfloor requirements, waste allowance, cost and the mistakes that ruin the pattern.
Read the guide Buyer's guideVinyl plank flooring: LVT, SPC and WPC explained
A plain-English guide to vinyl plank flooring: wear layers, glue-down vs click, SPC and WPC rigid cores, where each works and what it costs fitted in Kent.
Read the guide Comparison guideCarpet vs hard flooring: choosing room by room
An honest comparison of carpet and hard flooring on cost, warmth, noise, allergies, cleaning and resale value - plus which to choose for each room in a UK home.
Read the guide Technical guideSubfloor preparation: the half of the job you never see
How subfloors are assessed and prepared - latex levelling, plywood overlay, damp-proof membranes, moisture testing and the tolerances your new floor actually needs.
Read the guide Restoration guideFloor sanding and restoration: reviving original timber floors
How original timber floors are assessed, repaired, sanded and finished - costs, dust management, oil vs lacquer, and when a floor is too far gone to save.
Read the guide Practical guideFloor fitters near me: how to choose a good one
Looking for local floor or carpet fitters? What to check before you book: a site visit, an itemised quote, insurance, preparation and the warning signs of a bad job.
Read the guide Landlord guideFlooring for rental properties: what landlords should fit
Landlord flooring guide for South East London and Kent - durability, cost per tenancy, deposit disputes, fire regulations for HMOs and the specifications that reduce voids.
Read the guide Technical guideAcoustic flooring: reducing noise in flats and conversions
How to reduce impact and airborne noise through floors - acoustic underlays, dB ratings, Part E and lease requirements, and the build-ups that actually work in London flats.
Read the guide Buyer's guideWaterproof flooring: what is genuinely waterproof and what is not
Water-resistant vs fully waterproof flooring - sheet vinyl, LVT, SPC and water-resistant laminate compared, with the fitting details that make a floor truly watertight.
Read the guide Room guideThe best flooring for bathrooms: safe, warm and watertight
Bathroom flooring compared - sheet vinyl, LVT, tile and wet room build-ups. Slip resistance ratings, waterproofing details, underfloor heating and realistic fitted costs.
Read the guide Room guideThe best flooring for hallways, stairs and landings
Hallway and stair flooring compared - durability, grit, safety on treads, carpet vs LVT, runners, and how to plan transitions between rooms in a UK home.
Read the guide Technical guideFlooring underlay explained: tog, thickness and what to buy
Which underlay to use under carpet, laminate, LVT and engineered wood - tog ratings, thickness, damp-proof membranes, acoustic performance and what it costs.
Read the guide Practical guideHow to measure a floor for new flooring
Measure a room for carpet, LVT or laminate accurately - waste allowances, roll widths, awkward shapes, stairs, doorways and the mistakes that lead to short deliveries.
Read the guide Care guideFlooring maintenance: how to make a new floor last
How to clean and care for LVT, laminate, engineered wood, carpet and vinyl - the products to avoid, realistic cleaning routines and the habits that add years to a floor.
Read the guide Room guideFlooring for conservatories and extensions
Flooring that survives temperature swings and sunlight in conservatories, garden rooms and extensions - expansion, UV fading, new screed drying times and the right build-up.
Read the guide Cost guideHow much does LVT flooring cost to fit?
Honest LVT fitting cost guidance for South East London and Kent: material prices, labour, subfloor prep, edging and the extras that change a quote.
Read the guide Cost guideCarpet fitting cost guide
What carpet fitting really costs: carpet, underlay, gripper, doorbars, stairs and uplift, with honest guidance ranges for South East London and Kent.
Read the guide Practical adviceCan you lay LVT over floorboards?
Whether LVT can go over floorboards, why plywood overboarding is usually needed, and what happens if you skip it. Practical advice from working fitters.
Read the guide Practical adviceHow long does carpet fitting take?
Realistic carpet fitting timings by room and staircase, what slows a fit down, and how to prepare so the job is finished in one visit.
Read the guide Practical adviceStair runner fitting guide
How stair runners are fitted, choosing width and backing, whether to use rods, and what it costs, from fitters working across SE London and Kent.
Read the guide ComparisonSheet vinyl vs LVT: which should you choose?
Sheet vinyl or LVT? Compare cost, waterproofing, comfort, repairs and best use rooms, with straight advice from fitters in SE London and Kent.
Read the guide CommercialCommercial carpet tiles: a buyer's guide
Choosing and fitting commercial carpet tiles: wear ratings, backings, tile sizes, laying patterns, typical costs and out of hours fitting in SE London and Kent.
Read the guide Brand guideKarndean and Amtico: ranges, fitting and cost explained
How Karndean and Amtico ranges differ, what proper fitting involves, honest cost guidance and why the subfloor decides the result. Independent fitter advice.
Read the guide Cost guideCarpet cost per square metre, free fitting and finance explained
What carpet costs per square metre, how square yard pricing compares, what free fitting offers really include, and how flooring finance deals work.
Read the guide ComparisonCarpet vs LVT on stairs and landings: which should you fit?
Stairs and landings decided honestly: cost drivers, grip, noise, wear and what fitting each really involves. From fitters working across SE London and Kent.
Read the guide ComparisonLaminate vs vinyl in a kitchen: which one survives?
Kitchen flooring decided on water, wear and cost. Laminate against sheet vinyl and vinyl plank, with real cost drivers and fitting implications. SE London and Kent.
Read the guide Buying guideLVT thickness and wear layers: which numbers actually matter?
What LVT thickness really tells you, why the wear layer predicts lifespan, and which specification suits each room. Plain answers from Kent and SE London LVT fitters.
Read the guide Room guideWhat is the best flooring for a wet room?
Which floor coverings genuinely work in a wet room, how the finish sits on the tanked base, and what grip rating to ask for. Straight answers from SE London and Kent fitters.
Read the guide Technical guideSelf-levelling screed before new flooring: when you need it
When a concrete floor needs self-levelling compound before LVT, vinyl or laminate, how the pour works, drying time, damp checks and cost. From SE London and Kent fitters.
Read the guide Technical guideDo I need a new subfloor, or can my old one be prepared?
How to tell whether your floorboards or concrete can be prepared for new flooring, or need structural work first. Real signs, real remedies, from Kent flooring fitters.
Read the guide Stairs guideStair carpet fitting: what is involved and what it costs
Fully carpeting stairs and landings: which carpet and underlay to choose, how winders are fitted, measuring and cost. From carpet fitters in Sidcup, Bexley and Kent.
Read the guide What to expectLooking for a carpet shop? How choosing from home samples works
No showroom trip needed. We bring carpet swatches and sample boards to your home at a free site visit, measure up and give a written price. Here is how it works.
Read the guide What to expectGetting a carpet quote: what a good one includes
How to get an accurate carpet quote, the items it should list, the questions to ask and why a measured, written price beats an online estimate.
Read the guide Cost guideLaminate flooring cost: what a fitted room really costs
Laminate flooring is supplied and fitted from £22 per square metre. See typical room prices, what is included and the things that push a laminate quote up or down.
Read the guide Cost guideSheet vinyl flooring cost: what you pay and why
Sheet vinyl is supplied and fitted from £20 per square metre. What the price includes, why small bathrooms cost more per metre, and when vinyl beats LVT on value.
Read the guide Cost guideSubfloor preparation cost: ply, screed and uplift explained
Subfloor preparation is priced from £12 per square metre. What plywood overlays, levelling screed and floor uplift involve, and how to tell if your floor needs them.
Read the guide What to expectHow long does floor fitting take? LVT, laminate and vinyl
Realistic fitting times for laminate, LVT and sheet vinyl, how screed drying and preparation add to the schedule, and how to plan the days around your job.
Read the guide What to expectPreparing for floor fitting day: a simple checklist
What to do before your new floor is fitted: clearing rooms, appliances, doors, pets, parking and aftercare, so the day runs smoothly and the floor starts life well.
Read the guide Problem guideLaminate flooring problems: gaps, lifting, bounce and swelling
Why laminate opens up at the joints, peaks, bounces, sounds hollow or swells, what each problem says about the fitting underneath, and which ones can be fixed.
Read the guide Problem guideLVT and vinyl flooring problems: lifting, bubbles and bumps
Why LVT and sheet vinyl lift at the edges, bubble, show lines from the floor beneath, dent or open up at joints, and how each fault is prevented or fixed.
Read the guide Practical guideDoor bars and thresholds: finishing where two floors meet
How door bars and thresholds join carpet, LVT, laminate and vinyl, why height differences happen, when doors need trimming, and how to get a neat, safe transition.
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