Resilient floor layer vacancies in Belgium
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As a resilient floor layer you fit and fix carpet, linoleum, vinyl and other soft floor coverings. You strip out the old covering first, level the screed until it is perfectly flat and prepare your material before gluing it down. Fitting skirting boards and threshold strips is part of the job too, as is setting up your site and clearing it afterwards. The trade is also known as floor layer or carpet fitter. You work in the finishing stage of construction, on new builds as well as renovations of homes, offices and shops. Finishing companies and interior firms across Flanders regularly look for craftspeople who can lay floors fast and flawlessly.
Typical tasks
- Remove the old floor covering and prepare the screed
- Level and smooth the subfloor until it is perfectly flat
- Cut carpet, linoleum or vinyl to size and glue it down neatly
- Fit skirting boards and threshold strips for a clean finish
- Set up your site and clear everything away after the job
- Work safely and with respect for the environment
Required skills
- Precise work with an eye for detail
- Knowledge of adhesives, levelling compounds and subfloors
- Physical stamina for work on your knees
- Reading and executing a plan independently
- A friendly manner in people's homes and on site
What does a resilient floor layer earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Mastering extras such as resin floors, or leading a team, pushes you towards the top of that range. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What does a resilient floor layer do?
A resilient floor layer fits carpet, linoleum, vinyl and other soft floor coverings. You remove the old covering, level the screed and then glue down the new material tightly and without visible seams. Fitting skirting boards and threshold strips and clearing the site are part of the job as well.
How much does a resilient floor layer earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Mastering extras such as resin floors, or leading a team, pushes you towards the top of that range. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
What can you grow into as a resilient floor layer?
Specialise in healthcare floors, stairs or large projects before taking on measurement and material planning.
Where does a resilient floor layer work?
You work in construction, more precisely in the finishing stage. Your workplaces vary widely: new houses, renovated flats, offices, shops, schools and care facilities. Since you almost always work indoors, you depend far less on the weather than most other construction workers.
What is the difference between a resilient floor layer and a linoleum layer?
A linoleum layer specialises in fitting linoleum floors. A resilient floor layer covers a broader range of soft coverings, including carpet, vinyl and self-adhesive floors, as well as linoleum. In practice the same craftsperson usually handles all of these materials.
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