DIY flooring options

Do It Yourself floor options

If you’re a DIY handyperson looking for a flooring option that suits your household and family needs then look no further.

With such a wide variety of flooring choices on the market, including the range of colors, styles, textures, and designs, it can be a real challenge to find the perfect flooring option that fits your home's decor, your family’s needs, and your budget, without sacrificing style or durability. So whether it’s cozy carpets, sleek hardwood floors, or durable vinyl planks, with just a little bit of patience and an easy installation guide you can install any of our floor coverings with little to no problem.

Basic tips on DIY installation for:

• Carpet Flooring

Carpet has been one of the most popular flooring options for many years, offering an elegant look that is also comfortable. With four main fabrics and styles to choose from, including wool carpet, solution-dyed nylon, carpet tiles, and polypropylene carpet there’s something out there to fit your style. Carpet is timeless and has been the go-to choice for many years, due to its superior comfort and warm feel.

Tips for laying carpet -

1. Have all the required tools on hand
2. Clean your subfloor perfectly
3. Place the smooth edge around the perimeter of the room, making sure it's secure
4. Roll out the underfelt and ensure it sits on the smooth edge
5. Secure the underfelt to the smooth edge
6. Bring in your carpet
7. Roll out and ensure it is smooth, butt it up to the wall, and cut where necessary
8. Secure with joining tape, press firmly

• Vinyl Planks

With timber-look vinyl flooring planks, you get the look and feel of natural wood without costing an arm and leg. Achieving timeless elegance in your home thanks to this innovative flooring option.

These waterproof and durable planks can be installed quickly and easily making them a time-saving upgrade to consider. You won't have to worry about moisture damage, warping, or buckling due to their water-resistant properties; meaning they last much longer than other flooring options.

Tips for laying vinyl planks -

1. Have all the required tools on hand
2. Seal your subfloor before laying your planks
3. Mark the centre line on your floor
4. Lay the first row of vinyl plank flooring
5. Continue laying more rows of vinyl plank flooring
6. Lay your planks around your cabinetry
7. Lay a short end of vinyl plank flooring
8. Your vinyl plank flooring is now complete and ready to walk on

• Hybrid Vinyl Flooring

This amazingly resilient synthetic material provides a beautiful look and feel that rivals natural materials without sacrificing durability – making it an ideal choice for businesses and homeowners alike. It's available in numerous aesthetic options, so you’re sure to find something that fits your home or business perfectly. With vinyl flooring, you can have the luxury look and feel of real wood or stone without having to worry about its longevity. It’s highly durable and resilient against wear and tear; so you don’t need to think twice before buying it! In addition, vinyl flooring comes with easy installation methods which makes it even more desirable Vinyl flooring is a synthetic floor covering made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and fiberglass stabilisers. Unlike wood flooring, it is far more durable and is a very popular choice for many homeowners and businesses.

Tips for laying vinyl flooring -

1. Have all the required tools on hand
2. Prepare the room and clean the floors
3. Install the underlay
4. Allow the vinyl floor to acclimate to the room by leaving it in the room it is to be installed
5. There are two ways to measure and fit vinyl-

# 1 You can measure the entire floor area and then cut the vinyl 3 inches wider than the floor area on all sides, lay and trim the excess vinyl 

# 2 You can make a template of the floor layout, using the template you can make the proper cuts before laying it in place. This method is suitable for thinker vinyl or in rooms that are hard to fit due to angles and recesses.

1. Apply adhesive to secure the vinyl to the floor - match the proper adhesive to the type of floor
2. Cure the adhesive
3. Lay the vinyl in place
4. Affix the remaining floor

Finish the bonding

1. Install the moulding and door
2. Remove excess adhesive
3. Allow to dry before reassembling the room.

• Timber Flooring

Timber flooring is a sophisticated and durable option that lends warmth, character, and style to any home. Timber flooring is one of the most popular choices in floor coverings as it offers beauty, longevity, and reliability that no other floor covering can match. You can rest easy knowing that with proper maintenance, your timber floors will last for decades without damage or fading. 

Tips for laying timber flooring -

1. Have all the required tools on hand
2. Clean the floor and remove any existing floor covering
3. Leave expansion gaps around the edges around 10mm should be enough
4. Put down the underlay
5. Lay the planks by snapping the planks together then lay them down

• Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is the perfect solution for anyone who’s looking to save time and money while upgrading their floors. It&rsquo's extremely durable, and highly moisture resistant,  made from refined wood fibers and high-quality melamine resin that won’t break down over time. In addition, it's virtually maintenance-free, so once installed, all you'll need to do is enjoy its beauty for years down the line.

Tips for laying laminate flooring -

1. Have all the required tools on hand
2. Clean the floor and make sure it is free from  dirt and debris
3. Lay the underlay, this will provide extra cushioning
4. Run a string line- Measure the width of your laminate board. Add 10mm to take into account the gap between the wall and the first board
5. Set a border between rooms to ensure the floor covering meets under the middle of the door.
6. Lay the first row of boards
7. Cutting a board, make sure the joins in the boards aren't aligned. Measure and mark the halfway point on the board, cut with a circular saw
8. Start the second row of boards
9. Close the gaps between the boards, by using a hammer and tapping block to gently knock them into place
10. Continue laying the remainder of the boards
11. Cut the boards where necessary, ie around corners
12. Cut the first length of the quad - if there is a gap between the skirting board install a quad

With our extensive range of beautiful flooring options, you’ll be sure to find something that fits perfectly into your vision of an ideal living space. Our floor coverings will not only enhance the look and feel of your home but give you peace of mind knowing that these high-quality materials are built to last.

For all your DIY flooring needs the Impact Floors team on the Sunshine Coast are the experts in the game and will help you every step of the way. Call us today on 07 5443 1295 for an obligation-free quote.