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Laminate flooring installation in Greater Vancouver

Laminate gives you a realistic wood look on a tough, scratch-resistant surface for less than hardwood. We install click-together laminate in homes, rentals and offices across Greater Vancouver.

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Laminate flooring

What’s included

Free in-home visitMeasurements, subfloor check and samples at your place.
Old floor removedCarpet, vinyl or old laminate taken out and disposed of.
Flat subfloorLow spots levelled — click floors need a flat base to lock and stay quiet.
Underlay and vapour barrierThe right underlay for the room, with a vapour barrier over concrete.
InstallationBoards clicked together with an expansion gap at the walls.
Trims and transitionsBaseboards or quarter-round cover the gap; transitions to other floors.

Options

Choosing laminate

Wear rating (AC)
Rated AC1 to AC5. AC3 suits busy homes; AC4 and up handles light commercial use.
Thickness
Usually 8–12 mm. Thicker boards feel more solid and sound quieter underfoot.
Water resistance
Standard laminate doesn’t like standing water. Water-resistant lines have sealed edges and are rated to handle spills for a set number of hours.
Texture
Embossed-in-register surfaces follow the printed grain, so boards look and feel more like real wood.
Underlay
Attached or separate. In condos the underlay must meet the strata’s sound rating.

Step by step

How the installation goes

Acclimate
Boxes rest in the room before installation, as the manufacturer specifies.
Prepare
Subfloor levelled; underlay and, over concrete, a vapour barrier rolled out.
Install
Rows clicked together with staggered joints and a small expansion gap at every wall.
Finish
Trims, transitions and stair nosings fitted; the room cleaned up.

Local know-how

Good to know in Greater Vancouver

Basements: over concrete, a vapour barrier under the underlay keeps ground moisture away from the boards.
Rentals and suites: laminate is hard-wearing and quick to install, so a unit is back in use sooner.
Strata: check your bylaws for underlay and sound rules before buying flooring.

Questions

Laminate flooring questions

Something else? Call 604-441-0234 or see the full FAQ.

Is laminate waterproof?

Most laminate is water-resistant, not waterproof. Spills wiped up quickly are fine; standing water can swell the core. For bathrooms and basements prone to water, vinyl plank is the safer choice.

Can laminate go over my existing floor?

Often, yes — over a flat, solid hard floor such as sheet vinyl or tile. Carpet always comes out first.

Can laminate be refinished?

No. Laminate can’t be sanded; a damaged board is replaced instead, so keep a few spare boards after installation.

Why is there a gap at the walls?

Floating floors need a small expansion gap around the edges so they can move with the seasons. Baseboards or quarter-round hide it.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the area, the product and the subfloor. Typical installed price range per square foot goes here. After a free in-home visit you get a written quote.

Engineered hardwood
A real-wood surface on a stable core. The go-to for condos, concrete subfloors and radiant heating.
Vinyl plank (LVP)
Waterproof and quiet underfoot — a smart choice for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and rentals.
Stairs
Hardwood treads, risers and nosings that match your new floor, or refinishing for the stairs you have.