- Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
- Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
- Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
Carpet fitter and floor layer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.
Carpet fitter and floor layers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Carpet fitter and floor layer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,277 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Carpet fitter and floor layer
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29,348 GBP
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24,991 GBP
Average salary for part-time Carpet fitter and floor layer
Average salary for full-time Carpet fitter and floor layer
Showing:
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18,200 GBP
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18,284 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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24,991 GBP
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29,348 GBP
Salary over time for Carpet fitter and floor layer
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26,057 GBP
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26,209 GBP
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26,316 GBP
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27,296 GBP
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27,964 GBP
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28,594 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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28,689 GBP
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30,284 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Carpet fitter and floor layer interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
