Project Summary
The customer needed a pet-friendly, easy-to-maintain alternative to dirty carpet across five bedrooms.
Riverhill Floors Urban Laminate was installed throughout the bedrooms, closets and built-in wardrobes, creating a practical and continuous finish.
Customer Requirements
🐕 Pet friendly — 5 dogs
🧹 Easier cleaning
💰 Economy budget
🪵 Timber appearance
🚪 Continuous flooring into wardrobes
Why Urban Laminate Made Sense
🪵 Timber-look finish: Delivers the appearance of timber with the practical benefits of laminate.
🐕 Pet-friendly durability: Its hard surface helps resist scratches and everyday wear from five active dogs.
🛡️ AC4 abrasion resistance: Certified for regular household use and busy living areas.
💧 48 -hour water protection: Provides added protection against spills and moisture when cleaned promptly.
🔗 Easy installation: Click-together boards simplify joining and create a secure finish.
✨ Detailed appearance: Four-sided micro-bevelled edges give each board a more defined timber-plank look.
🧹 Simple maintenance: Easier to clean than carpet, but loose dirt and grit should be removed regularly to reduce scratching.
Removing the Old Flooring and Preparing the Subfloor
🧹 Old flooring removed: Dirty carpet and carpet tiles were lifted from all five bedrooms.
🔍 Subfloor inspected: Glue and other residue were found beneath the old floor coverings.
🛠️ Residue scraped away: The remaining material was thoroughly removed to produce a cleaner, smoother surface.
📐 Stable foundation created: Proper preparation reduced the risk of debris or raised areas affecting the finished laminate.
🧱 Underlay installed: Underlay was placed over the prepared subfloor to support the new flooring.
🔗 Laminate fitted: The boards were secured using their click-together joining system.
Continuing the Floor into Closets and Wardrobes
🚪 Continuous flooring: Laminate boards were extended into the closets and built-in wardrobes.
✨ Seamless appearance: Avoiding transition trims allowed the bedroom flooring to flow naturally into each storage area.
📏 Precise measuring: Detailed planning was needed to fit the boards accurately within smaller spaces.
🪚 Careful cutting: Boards were cut around internal posts, edges and wardrobe fittings.
🛠️ Quality workmanship: Properly finishing these less-visible areas improved the consistency and overall quality of the installation.
The Finished Result
🪵 Consistent timber look: All five bedrooms now feature the same light timber-look laminate flooring.
🐕 Practical for pets: The harder surface is well suited to a busy household with five dogs.
🧹 Easier cleaning: Laminate is simpler to clean and maintain than the previous carpet and carpet tiles.
🚪 Seamless wardrobes: The flooring continues into closets and built-in wardrobes for a more integrated appearance.
✨ No unnecessary trims: Removing transition trims at wardrobe entrances creates a smoother visual flow.
🛠️ Careful preparation: Removing the old flooring and properly preparing the subfloor were essential to achieving a quality result.
🏠 Useful for pet owners: The project demonstrates how laminate can provide an attractive and practical alternative to carpet.
Considering Laminate Flooring for a Home with Pets?
🏠 Replace old carpet: Explore practical hard-flooring options for a busy household.
🪵 Compare flooring products: Get help choosing between suitable laminate and other hard-flooring ranges.
🤝 Receive expert guidance: The team can recommend flooring based on your home, lifestyle and budget.
📍 Visit the showroom: View flooring options at the Your Rugs & Flooring showroom. 📏 Book a free service: Contact the team to arrange a free measure and quote.
