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Laminate flooring installation

A hard wearing, cost effective wood look floor for living areas, bedrooms, rentals and offices.

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Laminate flooring installed in a living area
Laminate flooring installed in a bedroom
Laminate flooring installed in a kitchen

Laminate is a photographic wood look layer over a dense core, sealed under a tough wear layer. It resists scratches well, costs less than many alternatives, and installs quickly as a floating floor.

Where laminate works well

Living rooms, dens, bedrooms, hallways and home offices are good candidates, and it is a popular choice for rental properties. Kitchens can work with products rated for them. Full bathrooms and laundry rooms are better served by luxury vinyl plank, because laminate cores can swell if water sits on the seams.

How we install it

  1. Remove the existing floor covering when needed, often carpet, and check the subfloor for flatness and moisture.
  2. Lay the underlayment the manufacturer specifies, including a vapor barrier over concrete when required.
  3. Set out the rows so cut pieces at walls and doorways are balanced.
  4. Leave the expansion gap at every wall and fixed object, then cover it with baseboard or quarter round.

Customers often describe replacing carpet in bedrooms with laminate in a single day. Read their accounts on our reviews page.

What customers say

  • “NextGen did an absolutely stunning job on replacing all the floors in my great groom and 2 bedrooms! They also installed all new baseboards in the 3 rooms and had everything done in one day! They are always friendly, punctual and extremely clean. I refer them to everyone I know and they have all been very satisfied with their work and attention to detail.”

    Courtney R., August 2023
    Laminate, 751 to 1,000 sq ft, home
  • “Richard and his team are the ultimate professionals. He effectively communicated with me throughout the entire process. He worked with me on the best time to get the work done in my rental. Richard and his crew showed up on time, ready to work. They were extremely fast and efficient and left the place absolutely spotless. My floors look amazing. Thank you so much for making the process so easy. I hope we get an opportunity to work together again.”Read the full review

    “Richard and his team are the ultimate professionals. He effectively communicated with me throughout the entire process. He worked with me on the best time to get the work done in my rental. Richard and his crew showed up on time, ready to work. They were extremely fast and efficient and left the place absolutely spotless. My floors look amazing.

    Thank you so much for making the process so easy. I hope we get an opportunity to work together again.”

    Melinda J., January 2025
    Laminate, 251 to 500 sq ft, home

  • “Richard and his crew were amazing, taking care with every detail of the transformation in my house. His communication, knowledge and expertise were second to none! They were careful with everything, worked efficiently and cleaned up everything! I couldn't be happier and really appreciate the education Richard gave when trying to decide what flooring was best for my taste and budget! Highly recommend!!”

    Ilene R., October 2022
    Luxury vinyl, 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft, home

Common questions

Is laminate waterproof?

Some newer products are marketed as water resistant. Most laminate is not designed for standing water, so we recommend luxury vinyl plank for wet rooms.

Can you remove my carpet first?

Yes. Carpet and pad removal is a common part of our laminate projects.

How long does a laminate installation take?

Customers have described several bedrooms completed in a single day. Larger homes or extensive preparation take longer.

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