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Is carpet or laminate cheaper to fit?
Doing two bedrooms and the landing. Which works out cheaper once you add fitting and underlay
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"Carpet is generally cheaper between £6 & £8 per sqm fitting. Laminate is normally between £12 & £20 per sqm fitting. You need underlay for laminate aswell although it is cheaper than carpet underlay."
Answered on 5th Sep 2026 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"Carpet is cheaper but carpet is not good for health"
Answered on 5th Sep 2026 - Member since May 2026 -
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"£4 m2 carpet
£7 laminate
Thats the price I charge there's also a minimum fit"
£7 laminate
Thats the price I charge there's also a minimum fit"
Answered on 5th Sep 2026 - Member since Jan 2025 -
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"Really depends on the price of the flooring and the underlay. Laminate takes longer so cost more per sqm to fit. Carpet is much quicker to fit so cost less per sqm but as a total job, the price all depends on the price of what you are buying."
Answered on 5th Sep 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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