What happens during a kitchen refit, step by step?
The order of work in a kitchen refit, from measuring and strip-out to first fix, worktops, tiling and snagging, and where the rules apply.
Flooring in Thurrock and east London
Emir Handyman fits floors across South Ockendon, Thurrock and east London: laminate, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), engineered wood, vinyl sheet and ceramic or porcelain tiles. The sub-floor is checked and prepared first, because an uneven base shows through. Send photos and room sizes on WhatsApp for a free estimate.
Emir’s own workThe photos on this page are from Emir's own jobs, including herringbone flooring laid through a kitchen-diner and hallway.
What the job covers
- Laminate and engineered wood
- LVT (luxury vinyl tile)
- Vinyl sheet flooring
- Ceramic and porcelain tiling
- Sub-floor preparation
Photos from Emir’s jobs
Real flooring work, from photos Emir posted on his Facebook page. Tap to enlarge.
Good to know before you start
Let it acclimatise
Wood and laminate flooring usually needs to sit in the room it is going into before fitting, so it adjusts to the temperature and humidity. Check the manufacturer's instructions for your floor.
Doors and thresholds
A new floor can raise the floor level, so doors may need trimming and thresholds changing. It is worth planning into the job from the start.
Order a little extra
Order more flooring than the room area to allow for cuts and waste, especially for herringbone and diagonal layouts, which use more material.
How to get a price
- 1
Send photos on WhatsApp
Photograph the job from a few angles and send it to 07950 606 931 with your postcode.
- 2
Get a free estimate
Emir replies with a price from the photos, or arranges a visit to measure up for bigger jobs.
- 3
Book it in
Agree a date that works for you. There’s no obligation until you say yes.
Questions
Flooring: good to know
Can Emir lay herringbone flooring?
Yes. Herringbone flooring appears in Emir Handyman's own job photos, laid through a kitchen-diner and hallway. Herringbone takes longer to lay than straight boards and uses more material in cuts. Send the room sizes and the product you like on WhatsApp for a free estimate.
Does the old floor need to come up?
Whether an old floor needs to come up depends on what it is and what is going down. Carpet always comes up. Some vinyl or tiles can be overlaid if they are flat and firmly stuck, but that raises the floor height. Emir Handyman can advise once he sees photos of the floor.
What flooring is best for a kitchen or bathroom?
For kitchens and bathrooms, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), vinyl sheet and ceramic or porcelain tiles cope best with water. Some laminate and engineered wood is rated for kitchens, but most is not made for bathrooms. Check the manufacturer's guidance before choosing a floor for a wet room.
The rules mentioned here are explained, with official sources, in the guide What happens during a kitchen refit, step by step?
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Send Emir a WhatsApp with a few photos of the job and your postcode. The estimate for flooring is free, with no obligation.
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