your guide to DIY flooring at home

Your Guide To DIY Flooring At Home

Since we’ve all been stuck at home, it’s no surprise that 2020 saw a boom in renovating – but when it comes to DIY flooring, where do you start?

As it quite literally forms the foundations of your home, making a decision on the type of flooring you wish to have in your home will involve a variety of factors. After all, you want it to go the distance right?

When selecting a flooring material to install in your home, it’s important that you consider the following factors:

  • How big (or small) is your budget?
  • Is it going to be practical for your lifestyle?
  • What’s the size of your area or room?
  • Will the space include any wet areas?
  • How much or how little maintenance is it going to need?

Four Easy DIY Flooring Materials To Install Yourself 

If you intend on tackling DIY flooring solutions yourself, it’s important to note that some are far easier than others to install with minimal experience. In order to avoid as many mishaps as you can, what are regarded as the easiest materials to fit and position?

Hybrid Flooring – Hybrid flooring materials offer the winning combination of the waterproofness of vinyl, the scratch resistance of laminate, and a hardwood lookalike finish – without the price tag. Comprised of four internal layers to optimise it’s longevity and performance, hybrid flooring is available in a wide range of designs, textures and colours. 

Vinyl Plank – Often called luxury vinyl, this is the newest form of vinyl flooring on the market. Unlike traditional sheet vinyl, the plank involves many smaller pieces that are easily connected, giving you a hardwood look at a fraction of the cost – and we even have a DIY installation guide ready to go for you. 

Carpet Tiles – Many renovators consider carpet tiles to be a convenient, quick, and stylish option for flooring in a home or office. While the material still provides the warmth, comfort and colour varieties that come with using traditional carpet, they’re cut in a tile format – making them super easy to install yourself. 

Laminate – Considered to be extremely durable, laminate floating flooring is a popular DIY flooring option for those living with kids, pets or in a high foot traffic household. Technology has come leaps and bounds in recent years, as laminate is now available with the same look, feel and even texture as real timber. 

Where To Source Quality DIY Flooring Materials

In 2020, the options for types of flooring are almost limitless, and selecting the right type for your home isn’t an easy feat – let alone installing it yourself. With each home, comes a different preference or priority: are you chasing style, functionality, or simply want to stay within the budget?

In operation for over 24 years, at Tile Wizards we pride ourselves on getting you more, for less. We pioneered the warehouse format, and our stores are purposefully designed to make your selection easier, and ultimately offer our customers quality, price and the right advice. 

So if you are looking to get started with DIY flooring solutions, or even just want some honest and friendly advice – please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Tile Wizards today for a free quote.