Glossary term

Uplift

Definition

Removing and taking up existing flooring (and often its underlay or gripper) before new flooring is fitted. Disposal of the old material can be included in a quotation if requested.

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Term

The structural floor surface beneath your floor covering — usually concrete, timber floorboards or chipboard. Its condition and flatness strongly affect which floors suit and how much preparation is needed.

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