Buy now & pay later available
Engineered wood flooring is a popular choice for a number of homeowners. With its durable properties and timeless look, it makes for the perfect match in your halls, living room, kitchen, and more – but what’s the cost of engineered wood flooring?
Our buying guide will teach you what engineered wood flooring is and give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay when fitting it in your home. We’ll also look at whether professional installation could set you back more, and if you can install it yourself. Read on for everything there is to know about engineered wood flooring costs.
What is engineered wood flooring?
You may be wondering what the differences between engineered wood flooring and other hard floors are. Visually, it looks identical to traditional solid wood planks, but this wood is smartly designed to be more sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient.
Each plank is made by gluing multiple layers of wood together – usually with a plywood backing – and applying a protective veneer. The result is a much more stable wooden floor that won’t expand as much when exposed to moisture, and which can still be sanded back for continued results. It’s more eco-friendly than other wood options as well, with higher yields per tree meaning no materials are wasted.
Engineered wood flooring tends to cost less per square foot than solid or reclaimed wood floors, but it’s still important to know its price range before you decide to renovate your home with it.
How much do the materials cost?
Pinning down an exact average cost for engineered wood flooring can be tough, as there’s such a wide variety of options available when it comes to installation. With lacquered, brushed, and oiled finishes all available, as well as different plank thicknesses and patterns, it’s a case of personal preference and finding what flooring best suits your room.
A square metre of engineered wood flooring can cost anywhere from £35 for lower-range options to £100 for premium floors. This makes it a more affordable option than a solid wood floor, but is still a long-term investment for flooring that will last for years.
How much does it cost to install engineered wood flooring?
Once you’ve bought all your materials, you’ll need to go about fitting your wooden floor into your home. This can be a tough task, so consider hiring an experienced flooring expert to help the process go smoothly.
On average, a flooring company will charge around £25 per square metre for your installation, although this can vary depending on the service. They may also incur extra costs, such as removing carpet, installing skirting boards, and more.
You’ll also likely have to buy an underlay for your flooring. Since engineered wood isn’t fixed directly to your subfloor, you’ll need to add this layer to keep your planks in place and provide soundproofing. Underlay ranges in price from £1 to £9 per square metre depending on your selected features. Be sure to discuss your options with a flooring expert ahead of time so that you can fully understand what you’ll be paying for.
What would the total costs be for my home?
Depending on how large an area you’re looking to fit with engineered wood, your flooring costs will vary. Here are some examples of different sized spaces, and the costs of fitting them with wood floors:
Living room
The typical living room in the UK takes up a space of around 19 square metres. Fitting a room with an average priced wooden flooring from our range of Royal wooden flooring (worth £49.99) would cost around £950 for materials. The overall cost including installation and underlay comes to at least £1,482 (that’s £375 for installation and £57 for a £3/sq m underlay), but prices may vary depending on other services.
Single bed flat
An average single bed home in the UK is 46 square metres. If you’re looking to fit the whole flat with engineered wood flooring, your materials would cost £2,300. Total installation costs would likely come to at least £3,420.
Three bedroom house
Using a 90 square metre house with three bedrooms as an example, the materials needed for engineered wood flooring would come to £4,500. Installation and underlay would bring this price up to at least £7,020.
These prices will vary depending on your choice of wood, the rate of your installation experts, and the amount of extra work that needs to be done for refurbishing your home. Use these averages as a guideline when planning your renovations.
Can I install it myself?
Engineered wood is easier to install than some other types of wood flooring, especially if you’re using planks with a ‘click-lock’ system. However, we recommend only fitting your floors yourself if you’re fully confident in your ability to do so.
Bad installation can make your floors uneven, unstable, and can even lead to gaps in between your planks. To be sure that your engineered wood floors can last as long as possible, we recommend hiring a professional floor fitter with plenty of experience.
Conclusion
To conclude, the fitting costs of engineered wood flooring make it a more affordable option than other hardwood floors, but you should consider paying extra for a professional installation service if you’re wanting your floors to last as long as possible.
If you’re looking to give your floors a refresh, browse Flooring King’s wide range of engineered wood flooring today! Whether you’re after a bespoke herringbone design, or looking for grey engineered wood for a moody colour palette, you’ll be sure to find the perfect flooring for any room. Shop online now and start planning your home’s next makeover.
