Parquet flooring costs £50 to £80 on average per square metre. More affordable options start at £20 per square metre. Installing parquet flooring costs £100 to £200 per day depending on the complexity of work involved and the standard labour costs in your area.
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If you want to reduce your expenses, you can always opt for DIY, but you’ll still need professional assistance in some areas.
This parquet flooring cost guide will provide you with the average prices involved, factors affecting the expenses, installation rates, plus any additional costs.
Parquet flooring prices
What should you expect to pay for parquet flooring?
It will cost you £20 to £80 per square metre to source parquet flooring. This cost only includes the parquet floor materials. Installation costs £100 to £200 per day in most parts of the country. In London, the installation cost can go up to £300 per day.
To help you understand the total cost, we’ll break it down further.
The average-sized living room in the UK is approximately 17 square metres. Supposing your living room is roughly this size, you can expect to pay £340 to £1360 for parquet flooring supplies.
Using £200 as the standard labour cost, the total cost of parquet flooring, including labour, is £540 to £1560. Parquet flooring installed in larger floor rooms can take up to a week, and the installation costs will be calculated based on the number of days taken and the difficulty of the work.
Some carpenters are willing to negotiate the cost of labour, so do not hesitate to ask.
Cost affecting factors of fitting wooden flooring
To install parquet flooring, you need to consider a few factors such as :
- The size and shape of the room and floor.
- The existing floor surface e.g. if removal needs to occur first and a new floor installed or if there is underfloor heating.
- The type of materials used to make the parquet floor.
- The location.
What is the price of different parquet floors?
Parquet blocks are available in different types with specific prices:
- Solid wood flooring is a thick plank of wood made from individual species of wood such as oak, maple, pine and beech. The overall cost of each per square metre depends on the type of timber.
- Engineered wood flooring is a type of parquet flooring made from a combination of relatively thin hardwood and a premium-quality substrate of plywood. It costs £75 to £100 per square metre. It provides a modern aesthetic and timeless appeal.
- DIY laminate flooring is a cheaper, durable parquet flooring alternative to engineered wood. The price £20 to £40 per metre square.
Wooden flooring costs
- Oak parquet flooring consists of solid wood blocks joined into a pale, golden wooden floor pattern on the floor area. Oak parquet flooring is popular in the UK since it provides a luxurious feel. It costs £40 to £80 per m2.
- A maple wood floor is a mixture of dark and light brown shades to form a rustic grade pattern for your floor area. It costs £30 to £60 per m2.
- Pine parquet flooring can be standard pine or knotty pine with a straight, fine grain. It is softwood and can thus chip faster than the hardwood floors. Average costs are £20 to £80 per m2.
- A beech parquet floor is a light cream wooden shade with brown spots and a subtle grain pattern. The light colour variation can liven up a room. It costs £40 to £70 per m2.
Additional Costs
| Job | Fee |
|---|---|
| Installation of a skirting board | £250 – £300 |
| Parquet floor underlay | £30 – £50 |
| Wall painting | £300 – £500 |
| Carpet laying | £400 – £800 |
What is the final price of parquet flooring?
The price of parquet flooring is £20 to £80 for floor supplies per m2 and £100 to £200 installation costs per day. Installing parquet flooring can take 1 to 6 days depending on the size of the room and the amount of work required. Regions such as London are likely to have more expensive installation costs of up to £300.
Additional costs apply based on any extra work that you need to do.
Parquet flooring has become very popular due to it’s durability, budget- friendliness, freedom from allergens and aesthetic appeal. This guide will provide you with enough information on the expenses that you may incur during parquet installation.