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Laying floor coverings – how to do it step by step

Whether you're renovating or building from scratch, laying the right flooring is one of the most important steps in giving your home character and creating a cosy atmosphere. With the right preparation, the right materials and a little patience, you can often lay the flooring yourself. In this article, you'll learn what to look out for, what tools you need and what mistakes are best avoided.

1. Good preparation is half the battle

Before you start laying the floor, the subfloor should be perfectly prepared.
He must level, dry, clean and stable This is crucial for a long-lasting result.

  • Remove old coatings, adhesive residues or unevenness.
  • When renovating, you can sometimes lay new tiles over existing ones – read more about this in the CERAMIN® Renovation guide.
  • Check whether impact sound insulation is necessary. Some floors already have integrated impact sound insulation.
  • Allow the material to acclimatise in the room for at least 48 hours before you begin – this will prevent tension in the floor.


Tip: Pay attention to the room temperature – 18 to 22 °C with around 50% humidity is ideal.

2. Selecting the appropriate material

The most suitable flooring varies depending on the room and its use:

  • Designer flooring / CERAMIN flooring: Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. It is easy to maintain, dimensionally stable and simple to lay.
  • Laminate: Versatile, but more sensitive to moisture.
  • Parquet flooring: Natural and elegant, but more maintenance-intensive and expensive.
  • Carpet flooring: Comfortable, but less hygienic and unsuitable for damp rooms.


You can find an overview of different materials and their properties in the article. ‘Sustainable flooring comparison: vinyl vs. CERAMIN’.

3. Overview of laying methods

The choice of the right installation method depends on the floor covering:

  • Click system:
    Particularly popular for designer and laminate flooring. Simply click together – no glue required.
  • Adhesive technology:
    Suitable for particularly stable connections, e.g. in heavily used rooms.


Modern design floors such as CERAMIN can be installed using various click systems or by gluing them down – a precise, clean method that is also easy for beginners.
Find out how to lay CERAMIN here.

4. How to lay your flooring step by step

  1. Prepare rooms – Remove skirting boards and doors, check the substrate.
  2. Laying impact sound insulation – if necessary, for sound insulation.
  3. Align the first row precisely – this is crucial for a straight laying pattern.
  4. Laying floorboards in a staggered pattern – ensures stability and a natural look.
  5. Cut floorboards to size – simply cut to the desired length with a craft knife.
  6. Distance from wall (approx. 10 mm) comply with – for expansion joints.
  7. Fit transition profiles and skirting boards.


Tip: Always plan the floor layout in the direction of the light – this will make the room appear larger and more uniform.

5. Avoid common mistakes when laying tiles

  • The ground is uneven or damp.
  • The soil was not acclimatised.
  • Insufficient expansion joints on walls or heating pipes.
  • Laying opposite the main light source – creates a visually unsettling effect.


With careful preparation and a little patience, you can easily avoid these mistakes.

6. Care after installation

After laying comes maintenance:
First, clean your new floor thoroughly with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner. After that, regular, gentle cleaning is all that is needed to keep your floor looking beautiful for years to come.
You can find helpful care tips in the article "Maintain flooring – so your floor stays beautiful for a long time.

Conclusion

With the right preparation and a little know-how, you can easily lay your own flooring. Make sure you have a clean subfloor, a suitable click system and sufficient expansion joints – this will ensure a durable and attractive result.

Laying flooring doesn't have to be rocket science – with modern, easy-care floors such as CERAMIN it can be done particularly quickly and precisely.
Entdecke jetzt die CERAMIN Collections and find the flooring that suits you perfectly.

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