How Much Laminate Flooring Can Be Laid in a Day?

December 19, 2023

Laminate flooring is one of the quicker and easier flooring types to install.  If installed as a floating floor, you can even walk on it immediately after it is installed, decreasing the amount of time that your life is interrupted by your flooring project.  But just how fast can it be installed?


Like anything, the time it takes to install a
laminate floor depends on several things: the skill of the installers, the number of corners, cabinets, and doorframes in the space, and the number of unforeseen circumstances that arise.  The width of the laminate planks and the method by which they are attached also causes installation times to vary. 


As a rough estimate, a crew of flooring professionals can usually install about 1,000 square feet of laminate flooring in one day.  This means that most residential flooring projects can be completed in two days at most.  Laying laminate in a family room or in a couple bedrooms generally won’t take more than one day.


Keep in mind, however, that this is just the time it takes to install the laminate.  If the existing floor must be removed, this will add time to the overall project.  Subfloors may need to be repaired, and if glue is used it will need time to dry before you walk on the floor.  Installing laminate on stairs will also take a bit longer due to the number of measurements and cuts that must be made.


If you choose to install your own laminate floors, the time required to complete the project will be entirely dependent on your skill.  If you have construction experience, you might not be much slower than a professional.  The average DIYer, however, can be expected to take at least twice as long as a professional to install laminate.  Also remember that professionals usually work in teams of two to four people - if you are working alone, things will take much longer!


If time is of the essence, we highly recommend employing a professional to install your laminate flooring.  Not only will the job be completed much faster, it will also cause you less frustration and will be completed with fewer mistakes.  At Bathroom Renovations Langley, our experience allows us to give you a fairly accurate time frame for your project before we begin.  We take into account all of the variables given above while planning the project and do everything in our power to stick to the time frame we give you.


Laminate flooring is generally a low-hassle flooring option, and this applies even to its installation.  It is quite possible for you to leave for work in the morning with carpet and come home to laminate flooring in your bedroom!  If you are considering installing laminate, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a quote of both the cost and the time it will take to install.  We guarantee you the quickest installation possible without sacrificing quality!



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