Have a pro install your laminate: Why it pays off
A floor sets the mood of a home. Laminaat laten leggen is popular for good reasons: clean lines, easy upkeep, fair price. Many people try to lay it themselves. Quite a few succeed. Many also discover halfway that calling a specialist would have saved time, nerves, and money. A professional installation gives you a tidier finish and far fewer what-ifs later.
Why people keep choosing laminate
It is tough, simple to clean and comes in dozens of looks. Oak, concrete, warm, cool, rustic, modern. It also works with underfloor heating if the build-up is right. That last bit matters. Small mistakes during installation cause big annoyances later: tiny gaps, edges that lift, boards that creak when you cross the room. A specialist knows how to avoid those traps.
DIY or bring in an expert?
Click systems make laminate look easy. The reality is more detailed. The subfloor needs to be flat and stable, boards need time to acclimatise, and the laying direction should suit the room and the light. Then there are the technical bits we all forget until it is too late: expansion gaps, threshold profiles, trimming door frames, walls that are not perfectly square. Fixing errors after the fact usually costs more than doing it right at the start. An experienced installer handles it once, properly, and moves on.
What a professional actually does
First comes prep. The installer checks moisture, flatness and rigidity. If needed, they level the surface so the floor looks good now and still looks good five years from now. The boards are unpacked and left in the room for at least 48 hours. Together you choose the direction that feels right with the daylight and the way you walk through the space. During fitting, the focus is on clean cuts, tight joints, neat work around pipes and doorposts, and skirting that lines up perfectly. Small things, big effect.
One quick list: Real advantages of hiring a pro
- Tight joints and straight skirting that stay that way
- Correct expansion gaps, so the floor can move without bulging
- Less waste thanks to a smart cutting plan
- Faster, predictable installation
- Advice on the right underlay and laying direction
- Written warranty on the work
You get a better result and you protect your budget.
How long it takes
A good installer lays roughly 20 to 30 m² per day, depending on doorways, corners and details. A living room with a small hall is often finished in one or two days. Bigger or trickier layouts are planned with a bit more time so the job is finished neatly in one go. When you book with Nourklusbedrijf, we set up a simple schedule together and stick to it.
The underlay question
In almost every case, yes, you need one. An underlay deals with moisture, minor unevenness and sound. The right type depends on your home. Underfloor heating needs a specific thermal value. Apartments often have noise limits you must meet. Concrete and timber subfloors behave differently. We match laminate and underlay to your situation, not the other way around. Good advice up front prevents issues later.
Common problems with DIY floors
You can hear and see them. Creaks. Gaps that collect dust. Edges that rise near doorways. Boards that push against the wall because there was not enough room left for movement. Laminate expands and contracts with seasons. Without the right expansion gap the floor can warp or even pop loose.
Finishing touches that make the room
A floor is not finished until the details are right. Skirting, corner pieces, trims at doors and transitions, neat cuts around radiator pipes. Our installers handle the whole finish and help pick colours and profiles that suit your interior. It is the difference between a floor that looks almost done and a floor that looks designed.
What about kitchens and other wet areas
Standard laminate does not love standing water. For bathrooms or poorly ventilated kitchens there are water-resistant laminates with sealed edges and tight click joints. Sometimes PVC or vinyl is the smarter pick. We will steer you to the right option for the space, so you get the look you want without fighting moisture.
Why choose Nourklusbedrijf
Clear communication, careful work, no surprises. Our team has years of experience and it shows in the details: straight lines, clean cuts, tidy sites. We think along with you on materials, colours, room layout and care. One room or a whole house, we treat it the same way, with craft and a simple plan that fits your timeline.
Bottom line
A beautiful laminate floor starts with smart choices and ends with careful finishing. Let a professional handle the installation and you avoid the classic mistakes while gaining a quiet, clean, comfortable floor that lasts. If you are weighing options, need a second opinion, or want a straightforward quote, Nourklusbedrijf is ready to help. We will look at your space, give clear advice and deliver a floor that feels right the moment you step onto it.