What are the advantages of hiring a professional to cover the floor?
Flooring includes all work on floors that are covered with new flooring. The floor covering includes the concrete slab and the existing wearing surface or upper part of the floor, as well as intermediate layers. Floors, as one of the most important elements of the building, are exposed to the greatest loads and stresses, and are also the basis for all subsequent construction works. Depending on the material used to cover the floors, you can do this work yourself. However, if you have no experience or are afraid of making a mistake and want to be sure that your floors will be level and well done, leave the flooring to a professional.
What should be considered when covering the floor?
Floor covering When covering the floors, pay attention to the door in the room. If you place the floor coverings too high, you may not be able to open the door. Also, before starting work, consider installing underfloor heating or additional floor insulation. You definitely need to install it before any lining.
Why is floor covering necessary?
Laminated floors look nicer and all floors these days have additional coatings. You can also install floor insulation under the coverings, in order to get a warmer floor in winter but also to save energy for heating. Isolation of the floor also prevents the passage of sound that manifests itself when walking, which is very important for higher floors.
What preparations need to be done before covering the floor?
Preparatory work varies depending on the material you want to cover the floor with. Floors should be cleaned well and preferably washed, and then left to dry well. It is important to check that there is no mold in some places, and if there is, it must be thoroughly removed before covering the floor.
What tools and materials are needed for flooring?
You can use different materials for covering the floors: ceramics, wood, fabric… You can place stone wool or other insulating materials as insulating materials under the lining. Pay attention to the height of the floor you are covering and adjust it with the thickness of the insulating materials and covering. From tools, you will need a hammer, scissors, jigsaw, tape measure, spirit level. Be sure to use gloves to avoid injury and skin irritation.
What types of floor coverings are there?
You can cover the floor with various types of laminate that can be very decorative for your room and you can easily choose a design that will fit into the environment. You can also use tiles as floor coverings, which are extremely durable and long-lasting and can also be found with various designs. If you want your room to exude warmth, then there are good old parquet floors. The wood from which parquets are made is also a natural insulator. There are other materials that you can cover your floors with, so it is best to visit a specialist store and seek advice on what would be best for the room you want to cover.
How long does it take to cover the floors?
The time required for covering the floors depends on the material you will use as well as the surface to be covered. It is also important to consider the time for preparing and cleaning the floor, as well as for installing the insulation under the covering.
How much does it cost to hire a floor covering specialist?
In order to choose the best offer from experts, you can post your job posting on the Bellcom.rs portal and wait to receive offers from registered companies/experts.
