Frequently asked flooring questions

Straight answers about choosing flooring, getting a quote, installation, our Papamoa showroom, and the kinds of projects we take on across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.

How do I get a price for my flooring?

Start with a free measure and quote. We'll visit the home or site, take accurate measurements, talk through how each space is used, and recommend practical carpet, vinyl, or commercial options to suit your budget. Call 07-542-0498 or email flooring@kingflooring.co.nz, and bring any plans or room sizes you already have to speed things along.

Can I buy flooring to lay myself, or do you supply and install?

Both. Most people have us measure, supply, and fit the floor as one job so it's done properly and there's one team to call if anything ever needs sorting. If you're a confident DIYer or have your own installer, we're happy to supply carpet, vinyl, or LVP on its own from our Papamoa showroom, just tell us which you're after.

What carpet and vinyl brands do you stock?

We work with trusted names including Godfrey Hirst, Belgotex, Robert Malcolm, and Jacobsen, covering everything from wool and wool-blend carpet to solution-dyed synthetics, sheet vinyl, and luxury vinyl plank. Rather than push one brand, we match the product to how your room or site is actually used.

Should I choose carpet or vinyl?

It usually comes down to the room. Carpet wins in bedrooms, lounges, and media rooms for warmth and quiet, while vinyl and luxury vinyl plank suit kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and busy open-plan living. For most Bay of Plenty homes the smart answer is a mix, and we're happy to walk through it with you at the free measure.

How long does a flooring job take?

A standard home of carpet or vinyl is often laid in a day or two once the product has arrived, though lead times on the floorcovering itself vary by range. Larger renovations, new builds, and commercial fit-outs depend on size and staging. We'll give you honest timeframes up front, and on commercial work we're used to fitting in around school holidays, weekends, and occupied sites.

Do you have a showroom I can visit?

Yes, we're at 25 Reynolds Place, Papamoa, where you can feel the carpet underfoot and see vinyl and plank samples in proper light rather than guessing off a tiny swatch. Give us a ring on 07-542-0498 before you come in and we'll have relevant ranges ready for you.

Do you take on small jobs and repairs, or only big projects?

We do both. A single bedroom recarpet, a vinyl patch in a rental, a hallway or stairs, garage carpet, or a whole commercial fit-out all get the same care. After more than 25 years a good chunk of our work is repeat customers and the jobs their friends and neighbours send our way, so no job is too small to do properly.

Do you work on commercial sites, schools, and retirement villages?

Yes, commercial flooring is a core part of what we do, alongside schools, retirement villages, offices, and other facilities across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. We can advise on safety vinyl, carpet tiles, and acoustic wall lining, and coordinate installation around your operating hours so disruption stays minimal.

Talk it through with the flooring team

If your question is not covered here, call us or book a free measure and quote.