Project Overview
This project in Willesden was one of the most varied we have undertaken in a single residential property. The scope included engineered wood flooring installation in the main living areas, vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floor sanding, buffing and lacquering in an existing bedroom floor, and gap filling and staining in the hallway. The clients were doing a full refurbishment and wanted all flooring handled by a single contractor to keep coordination simple and the finished look consistent across the property.
The Challenge
Managing multiple flooring types simultaneously in a single property requires careful scheduling so that wet processes such as staining and lacquering do not hold up other areas or get contaminated by dust from sanding. We planned the sequence carefully: strip-out and subfloor preparation first across the whole property, then vinyl installation in the wet rooms, followed by engineered fitting in the living rooms, and finally sanding, staining and lacquering in the bedroom and hallway after all other work was complete. Keeping the dust from the sanding operation contained was also important given the fresh installations elsewhere.
Our Approach
- Sequencing: A detailed daily schedule was agreed before work began to ensure each trade area was ready before the relevant team moved in.
- Vinyl fitting: Kitchen and bathroom vinyl was cut and laid on prepared subfloors with full adhesive bonding to prevent movement in wet conditions.
- Engineered fitting: Living room engineered boards were laid floating over an acoustic underlay, with expansion gaps maintained throughout.
- Gap filling and sanding: The hallway hardwood received gap filling first, followed by machine sanding once the filler had cured.
- Staining: A warm mid-tone stain was applied to the hallway to tie it visually to the engineered boards in the adjacent rooms.
- Lacquering: All sanded areas received two coats of satin lacquer to complete the job.
The Result
The finished property had a consistent, well-thought-out flooring scheme throughout. The stained hallway bridged the gap between the new engineered boards in the reception rooms and the existing bedroom floor, making the whole ground floor feel connected. The vinyl in the wet rooms was practical and looked sharp. Having one contractor handle everything saved the clients a considerable amount of coordination time and produced a result that felt planned rather than piecemeal. Fitting costs typically run between £35 and £60 per square metre for engineered boards, with sanding and finishing at £25 to £45 per square metre for the restoration elements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle multiple flooring types in one project?
Yes. We regularly work on properties where different rooms require different flooring solutions. Managing the sequencing and transitions between floor types is something we plan carefully at the survey stage.
What are the benefits of vinyl flooring in kitchens and bathrooms?
Modern vinyl flooring is fully waterproof, easy to clean, warm underfoot and available in a wide range of designs including stone and wood looks. It can also be fitted over most existing subfloors without the height build-up of other options.
Do you work in Willesden and the NW10 area?
Yes. We cover Willesden, Harlesden, Cricklewood, Kilburn and the surrounding north-west London postcodes. Contact us to arrange a free survey.