Click Flooring

The click mechanism is a tongue-and-groove profile that snaps or folds together. The finished floor is not fixed to the base but held in place by its own weight and the surrounding skirting. This makes installation cleaner and quicker than bonded systems, and it makes future replacement easier. It also means the perimeter needs a hidden expansion gap, since floating floors expand and contract with temperature.

Click flooring is only as flat as what lies beneath. Bumps, grout lines and ridges can cause weak joints or hollow sounds, so the subfloor is checked and corrected if needed. An underlay is often used for sound, comfort and moisture control, although some boards include it. Transitions at doors and between rooms are planned so the floor can move without lifting.

Floating floors are not ideal for every space. Very large open areas need expansion breaks, heavy built-in furniture should not sit on a floating floor, and click joints can be vulnerable to standing water in some laminate products. We will explain which click materials suit which rooms and avoid recommending a floating system where a bonded one would last better.