LVT flooring installers in Dublin (Amtico, Karndean & Click SPC).
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) combines 100% waterproof durability with ultra-low thermal resistance (0.02–0.05 m²K/W) for heat-pump underfloor heating.
We fit straight-plank oak, herringbone parquet and grouted stone-effect LVT across all Dublin postcodes.
Free, no obligation. One local Dublin floor fitter prices your job, not five.
- €38–€62/m²Glue-down LVT + latex screed
- €25–€38/m²Click SPC rigid-core LVT fit
- 100% WaterproofKitchen, hall & utility safe
- 0.25 TogFastest heat transfer over UFH
2026 Dublin Price & Specification Table
Glue-down (Dryback) vs Click (SPC) LVT in Dublin homes
Understanding why glue-down 2.5mm LVT and 5mm Click SPC LVT require completely different subfloor preparation.
| Service / Flooring Type | Typical 2026 Dublin Price | Specification & What Is Included |
|---|---|---|
| Herringbone floor fitting — labour only (Click, T&G or Glue-Down) | €35 to €65 a m² | Laser centre-line set-out, 45° mitred cuts, door frame undercutting and threshold trims (add €12–€20/m² for perimeter border). |
| Herringbone engineered oak or LVT — full supply & fit | €85 to €145 a m² | Includes trade-grade herringbone blocks (AC5 laminate, LVT or 14mm engineered oak), flexible MS polymer adhesive or underlay, and fitting. |
| Laminate floor fitting — labour only (straight plank) | €18 to €30 a m² | Click-system AC4/AC5/AC6 straight-plank laminate laid over 3mm–5mm acoustic/UFH underlay with staggered joints. |
| Engineered wood floor fitting — floating or secret-nailed | €25 to €38 a m² | 14mm–20mm engineered oak planks floated over acoustic DPM underlay or secret-nailed to timber joists. |
| Engineered or solid oak — full glue-down (UFH compatible) | €35 to €50 a m² | Full-trowel Bona R848 / Wakol MS polymer flexible adhesive bond directly to primed concrete or anhydrite screed. |
| Glue-down LVT (Amtico / Karndean / Moduleo) — labour + smoothing screed | €38 to €62 a m² | Subfloor primer, 3mm fibre-reinforced latex self-levelling compound, feather-finish sanding and high-temperature pressure-sensitive adhesive. |
| Subfloor self-levelling compound (3mm–6mm latex screed) | €18 to €32 a m² | Ardex, F.Ball Stopgap or Mapei fibre-reinforced levelling screed to achieve SR1 flatness (+/- 3mm over 2m). |
| Liquid DPM surface moisture barrier (2-part epoxy) | €16 to €26 a m² | Protects timber and LVT floors against residual construction moisture up to 95%–98% RH in new-build concrete slabs. |
| Skirting board supply & mitred fitting (MDF or solid oak) | €12 to €24 a linear m | Removing old skirtings, scribing internal corners, mitring external corners, pinning, gluing and caulking top edge. |
Technical Breakdown
Subfloor specification for Amtico, Karndean & Moduleo
2.5mm Glue-Down Dryback LVT (Amtico, Karndean, Moduleo)
Because dryback LVT is a flexible 2.5mm vinyl sheet with a 0.55mm wear layer, it will telegraph ('grin through') even a 1mm grit bump or trowel ridge in bare concrete. Every dryback install includes subfloor priming, a 3mm–4mm latex smoothing compound and fine sanding before high-temperature adhesive is trowelled.
5mm–6mm Click SPC Rigid-Core LVT
Stone-Polymer Composite (SPC) click LVT has a rigid limestone-resin core and integrated 1mm IXPE acoustic backing. It installs faster over reasonably flat concrete or tiles, though dips over 3mm still require local patch-levelling so the thin click tongues don't fracture.
South-facing bi-fold doors & High-Temperature Adhesive
Large glazed rear extensions in Dublin reach floor surface temperatures of 40°C+ in summer sunlight. We bond LVT using fiber-reinforced high-temperature acrylic/PU adhesive so planks never tent or open at the seams.
Design strips, grouted stone tiles & herringbone borders
Amtico Signature, Spacia and Karndean Art Select allow 3mm–5mm stripping between stone-effect tiles (looks identical to grouted porcelain without cold grout lines) and custom marquetry borders.
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€1,400 to €2,600
40 m² at €35–€65/m² for herringbone floor fitting (labour only). Includes door frame undercutting and threshold profiles; subfloor self-levelling or skirting removal is itemised separately if needed.
- Every quote includes moisture testing, door architrave undercutting and threshold trims.
- Subfloor latex self-levelling compound (€18–€32/m²) ensures zero bounce on herringbone and LVT.
How this estimate is worked out
Our calculator multiplies your area by 2026 Dublin floor layer rates: €18–€30/m² for straight-plank laminate labour, €28–€45/m² for engineered wood labour, €35–€65/m² for herringbone labour, €68–€115/m² for LVT supply & fit, and €85–€145/m² for herringbone supply & fit.
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LVT Flooring Installers Dublin questions answered
Can LVT be laid over existing ceramic floor tiles in a Dublin kitchen?
Yes! Rather than jackhammering up old kitchen tiles, we degrease the tiles, apply a neat gritted epoxy/acrylic grip primer, pour a 3mm–4mm fibre-reinforced latex smoothing screed to bury the grout lines completely flat, and bond or click the new LVT on top.
How do you prepare wooden upstairs floorboards for glue-down LVT?
Over suspended timber floorboards, we screw down all loose boards, fix 6mm or 9mm SP101 flooring-grade plywood with ring-shank nails/screws at 100mm centres, skim the plywood joints and screw heads with Ardex Feather Finish, and bond the LVT on top.
Is LVT better than laminate over underfloor heating in an A-rated new build?
Glue-down LVT has the lowest thermal resistance of any non-ceramic floor covering (~0.25 tog vs ~1.0–1.3 tog for floated laminate), meaning your air-to-water heat pump runs at a lower flow temperature and heats the room faster.
Does LVT scratch easily with dogs or kitchen chairs?
Commercial-grade LVT with a 0.55mm to 0.70mm polyurethane wear layer (such as Amtico, Karndean Van Gogh/Art Select or Moduleo Impress) is highly scratch- and dent-resistant, and unlike floating floors, an individual damaged glue-down plank can be warmed and swapped in 15 minutes.
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