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Recent Floating Flooring reviews
Excellent job, will definitely use again
Lay floating floorboards
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Toan is really good, arrive on time, did a fantastic job. Highly recommend
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Matt did a great job with my floor. He worked around some tricky bits and came back to make it all look great in the end. Very professional :-)
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Very happy with Johnny, not only the level of his work but also his great communication and friendly nature. Would recommend!
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Why hire a floating flooring service through Airtasker?
Floating flooring is a revolution in the architectural, construction, and DIY world. It’s incredibly easy to install, very affordable to work with, and you can even pick up and take the flooring with you whenever you move! And while one can easily install floating floors themselves, it always helps to work with a specialist. That’s where Airtasker comes in.
When you book a floating flooring service via our platform, you’ll get a range of options when it comes to budget, customer ratings, and expertise - all within your location. Post a request, indicate all the details for the job, and wait for offers from nearby Taskers. Then, take your pick and confirm your appointment. No need to scout through websites or ask your local hardware stores. No need to learn how to install the flooring yourself!
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Top Floating Flooring related questions
Floating floors are made of three layers: the flooring surface you walk on (wood, laminate, or vinyl), subflooring, and a network of joints that form the skeleton of the floating flooring. Unlike other types of floors that need to be glued or nailed down, floating floor installation uses a click-lock system. This saves time and effort, and they make it easier for you to renovate or even bring the flooring from an old flat to a new one.
Yes, you can. Experts advise that you install laminate flooring (such as floating floors) before putting in your toilet and other fixtures. This is because the flooring will expand and contract slightly due to the humidity and temperature. This affects any caulking that will be applied around the toilet. Also, you’ll get a better seal against water damage if you start with the flooring.
This depends on the kind of material that makes up the top layer of your floating floors. Timber, for example, needs to be vacuumed, spot-cleaned, mopped, then left to air-dry. Laminate flooring, on the other hand, needs only a quick sweep and dry brush. Avoid cleaning laminate flooring with water - when mopping, keep the water level to an absolute minimum. If you aren’t sure how to properly clean your floors, you can always ask your floating floor specialist or book a cleaner near you.
First off, a floating floor will always have a certain amount of movement due to its nature. Choosing underlayments like cork (instead of foam) usually results in less movement, so you might want to consider choosing that type of floating floor. If you’ve had your floating floors for some time, and they move and creak, it may be time to redo or repair them.
Yes, but you’ll need to make some adjustments to avoid damaging the floors. If you want to have a kitchen island or heavy appliances on top of your floating floors, for example, you’ll need to select flooring that’s designed for kitchens. Also, you’ll need to construct wooden cleats to stop cabinets from moving, and use rollers underneath your refrigerator and other pieces of furniture. Remember to avoid dropping, dragging, or slamming heavy furniture onto your floors.
Yes, floating floors can be quite noisy underfoot since they are not attached to the subfloor. Also, there is a lot more wood-on-wood contact within a floating floor. But do note that poor quality materials and installation can also increase the amount of noise that your flooring generates. If you’d like to avoid noise complaints from your downstairs neighbour, consider working with a Tasker near you.
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What do floating flooring services include?
Floating flooring services include the materials, tools, and actual legwork of fitting your floors. In some cases, you can have a Tasker purchase the planks or sheets on your behalf. Or, you can buy these yourself and book a Tasker to take care of the installation. If you’d like some help moving the furniture before and after the fitting, they may be able to do this, too.
Though the exact details may vary depending on the Tasker you book, here’s what you can expect when you request a floorer via Airtasker:
Materials and tools
Your floorer arrives with the complete materials and tools necessary for installing your floating floors. These include shims, tape measure, a hammer, tapping block or pull bar, a circular saw or another power saw, a utility knife, trim saw, flat pry bar, wide putty knife, a combination square, and a pencil.
If you requested them to purchase the flooring for you, your hired specialist would get snap-together flooring, foam or cork underlayment, and tape. Not sure what colour or width of planks to choose for your room? You can consult an interior designer before redoing your floors.
Preparing the floor and planks
Your floorer starts by leaving the planks in the room for two days so they can acclimate to the humidity. Thus, it’s advisable that you get your flooring in advance. Once the planks are ready, your floorer removes the skirting boards and cuts the line between the trim and the wall to prevent the paint from cracking. They’ll remove the debris, roll out the underlayment, then cut the underlayment with a utility knife. After this, they’ll butt the sides of the pieces together and tape up the joints.
Installing the planks
Next, your floorer starts to lay out the planks and cuts them to size. Then, they’ll install the first row of planks. Your specialist will leave 1/4-inch spaces after every foot to allow the planks some room to expand. When it comes to the succeeding rows of planks, they’ll snap them into the first row, close up gaps, and offset joints by at least 3 inches.
Once they reach the last row, your floorer sets shims against the wall, measures the width in several places, then cuts the planks to size. They may use a pull bar to ensure a tight fit in this row.
Reinstalling the skirting board
Once you and your floorer are happy with the flooring, they’ll reinstall the skirting boards and seal all exposed edges. Sealing is especially important in bathrooms and utility rooms so moisture can’t get underneath the boards.
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I have 2 bedrooms that have carpet and need carpet removed and floating floors installed in my apartment. The floor underneath carpet is concrete (as far as I know). The 2 bedrooms have a little bit of an irregular shape. I need the work completed as soon as possible. Preferably mid next week (week of September 14) Approximate measurements of the rooms are 10sqm and 12sqm
Remove Old Carpet & Install Laminate Floating Floorboards
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Looking for an experienced flooring professional to remove existing carpet and underlay from two bedrooms, dispose of the waste, and supply and install new laminate floating floorboards along with matching scotia/beading. Room Dimensions Bedroom 1: 3.0m x 2.9m Bedroom 2: 3.0m x 3.0m Total Area: Approximately 17.7 square meters (plus allowances for wastage). Scope of Work 1. Removal & Disposal: Uplift existing carpet and underlay in both rooms, pull up any remaining tack strips if necessary, and responsibly discard all old materials off-site. 2. Subfloor Preparation: Inspect and sweep the subfloors to ensure they are clean, dry, and level prior to installation. 3. Supply & Install: Supply appropriate acoustic underlay. Supply and install laminate floating floorboards (rated AC4 or higher for durability, with a preferred modern neutral oak or timber-look finish). Install matching scotia or quad moulding around the perimeter of both rooms to cover expansion gaps. 4. Finishing: Ensure doors clear the new floor height (trimming if required) and leave the work area clean and tidy. Tasker Requirements Proven experience in floating floor installation. Must bring all necessary tools, drop cloths, and cleanup equipment. Provide options or samples for the laminate flooring, or let me know the material budget breakdown if supply is included in the offer. When applying, please specify whether your quoted price includes the cost of the laminate materials and underlay, or if you are quoting for labor only.
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Couldn’t be happier with the job. I’m very impressed with the level of detail. Thanks so much!
Install floating boards to my back deck room.
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Floating floorboard installation - Berkeley
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I am seeking someone to install floating floorboards in 1 x small 4 x 3.5 bedroom. I have a mitresaw, and the boards. Job requires some furniture to be moved and put back for installation. Assistance is available if required.
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Vaucluse NSW, Australia
5th Sep 2026
I recently had a hot water leak in the laundry that spilled into the adjoining kitchen / hall area. At the time, all visible water was removed and professional dehumidifiers /dryers were used, so I believed everything had dried properly. I was then away overseas and have just returned to find that sections of the floating timber flooring have started to buckle/lift and gaps have appeared between some boards. Approximately 5-6 boards are affected. They also had a heavy piece of furniture pushing pressure onto it which may have contributed to the uneven expansion / shrinkage. The floors were already older / not in perfect condition, so I’m not looking to replace the entire floor. I’m hoping to salvage and repair the existing boards wherever possible. I’m looking for an experienced timber flooring specialist who can assess the affected area, including checking the timber and underneath for residual / trapped moisture. I understand the repair may need to be completed in two stages: initially lifting / removing the affected boards so the area underneath can be properly inspected and, if necessary, allowed to dry completely; then returning once moisture levels are appropriate to relay / reseat and repair the existing flooring. Ideally you will have a moisture meter and experience with water-damaged floating timber floors. The priority is making sure everything underneath is properly dry before the floor is closed back up, while preserving as much of the existing flooring as possible. I have availability this tomorrow (Sunday). Thank you
Very very good. Superhero
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Our floating floors are starting to come up in a few different places. We’re looking for somebody to come and fix it (make it flat and replace floorboards where necessary). We have some floorboards to use but may need more which can be factored in.
Easy to deal with amd very thorough! Thank you
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We have a couple of boards in the corner of the room that have discoloured do to a water spill. We have spare boards to replace them. Must be a professional job.
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We have a small section of engineered timber flooring that needs to be lifted and replaced. The subfloor beneath the affected area appears to have dropped, leaving a gap under the boards. We believe the substrate will need to be inspected and re-levelled before the flooring is reinstalled. Seeking an experienced flooring contractor to assess and quote on the repair.
Stoked with the job he did. He was on time professional likable and did an amazing job.
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There are about 4-5 sections approx 500cm x 500cm of floating timber spotted gum flooring that needs to be lightly sanded and recoated with a mat top coat. Have materials, coating. Just labour required.
Great help. Meticulous in detail. Recommend Jimmy.
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South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
30th Mar 2026
I want to install HYBRID flooring in my apartment living room + bedroom area. I have also given the exact dimensions of the area in the attachment. Need someone to do the complete job including the flooring and installation and removal of old carpet and disposal. The apartment is on Level 5 with lift access. Parking I can provide inside the building parking premises. Dont want any hidden costs so need somebody to do the complete job. And especially who has experience in doing such work in strata buildings to follow the norms. Price should also include the cost of floating tiles. As per my estimation the area is 34sqm. Also uploaded a bunnings flooring for reference only.
He is good and expertise in flooring and decking





