Laminate floor replacement in Warsaw: old floor out, new floor laid

If the old floor is already up, laminate flooring installation is all you need. If you only want the floor taken up, for example before a renovation, see laminate floor removal. And if one board is damaged, laminate floor repair costs less.

Replacement cost

The price depends on the size of the area and on the kind of old and new flooring. Removal and fitting are priced separately — check the current rates in the table. Disposal of old flooring is charged separately. Materials are provided by the client.

How it looks in the appFloor panel replacement: from a photo to offersPick the service, take a photo of the laminate to replace and the estimate shows up straight away. After the address and date, the request goes out to independent handymen nearby. They send their offers with a price, and you compare and choose.Service and a photoAddress and a day that suits youOffers from handymen, you chooseStep 1 of 5FloorsFloor panel replacement70–100 zł · per m²How many m²?15 m²Estimate≈ 1050–1500 złPhotos: show what needs doingNext Step 2 of 5Where?Warsaw, Praga-PołudnieWhen suits you?WeekdayWeekendAny dayDescriptionRemove old laminate and lay down new oneSend request 4 offersFloor panel replacementWarsaw, Praga-PołudnieSentOSOleh S.1190 złI’ll check the screed moisture first.ChooseALAndriy L.1310 złSkirting boards are possible, priced extra.ChooseVMViktor M.1390 złLet the panels acclimatise for a day.ChoosePWPiotr W.1430 złI’ll trim the doors if they catch.ChooseOrder in the app

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How the replacement works

1. Inspection: the technician checks the old floor and the base underneath.
2. Skirting boards and old panels are removed: click-lock panels are dismantled row by row, glued panels are pried up.
3. The old underlay is taken out; the screed is inspected for cracks and damp.
4. If required, the screed is evened out with a self-levelling compound.
5. A new vapour barrier and underlay are installed.
6. New panels are laid with proper expansion gaps and in the right direction.
7. Skirting boards and thresholds are installed.

Mistakes during floor replacement

• Putting new laminate on the old underlay — it is already flattened, so the new floor will start creaking.
• Skipping the screed check: moisture or cracks can be hiding under the old panels.
• Buying panels with no extra stock: always allow 5–10 % for cuts and defects.
• Ignoring acclimatisation — new panels should stay in the room for at least 24 hours.
• Leaving the old skirting boards: they may not suit the height of the new floor.

What to prepare

• Remove furniture from the room.
• Buy new panels, underlay, and film (with a margin).
• The panels should remain in the flat for at least 24 hours.
• Prepare waste bags for the old flooring.
• Sort out access and parking.

Floor panel replacement in practice: a Warsaw case

A flat in Ochota, 35 m²: the owners wanted to renew the laminate after ten years. The old 7 mm panels were removed in two hours; the underlay was falling apart in your hands. The screed was even but dried out — it was primed. By the evening, new 8 mm laminate with a cork underlay was installed. One visit, one day: turnkey.

Frequently asked questions

Does the old laminate have to be removed?

Yes. Manufacturers do not allow laminate to be laid on top of laminate, the floor level will rise, doors will stop opening, and the manufacturer’s cover will be lost.

Is partial panel replacement possible?

Only if you have spare panels from the same batch. Otherwise the locks will not fit or the colour shade will be different.

How long does a full replacement take?

A 15–20 m² room (removal + installation) — one full working day. A 50 m² flat: 1.5 to 2 days.

How much does laminate floor replacement cost per m²?

The cost is made up of removing the old floor and laying the new one, both priced per m². Levelling the subfloor and disposing of the old floor may come on top. Current prices for both jobs are in the table above.

Book your floor replacement

Removal and installation handled by one technician means the job goes faster and costs less. Tradespeople work across Warsaw: post a request in the HandyMan24 app and agree a date with the one you choose.