Make a new layout work in daily life
Before planning a partition, we discuss circulation, door openings and the furniture that will occupy the room. A plan showing what currently gets in your way is more useful than an inspiration image alone.
Albahri Innenausbau · Berlin
Floors & tiles in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
A new floor in an occupied apartment also needs a plan for the furniture. For your Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg project, we discuss room sequencing, existing finishes and transitions before agreeing materials and the installation approach.
Before work starts
Let’s check the details that could hold up your renovation
Access, existing materials and rooms you still need to use can change the order of work. Tell us about your property so we can plan around it.
Prepare for work in an occupied building
Tell us whether rooms will remain occupied and which shared routes need to stay clear. Work areas, material storage and coordination with building management should be discussed before strip-out begins.
Plan the fit-out and furnishings together
For a shop or studio, the counter, workstations and storage help determine the layout. If fittings are already ordered, we need their dimensions and delivery details to coordinate the work.
What your project can include
Know what you’re asking for before comparing quotes
Use this scope as a starting point. We discuss the work, materials and handovers your property needs, then confirm what belongs in the quote.
Explore floors & tiles across Berlin- Laminate and vinyl flooring
- Design flooring
- Substrate assessment and preparation
- Removal of old coverings following assessment
- Skirting boards and transition profiles
- Parquet and tiling following agreement on specialist execution
Get the important decisions out of the way early
The substrate comes first
Levelness, strength and moisture affect installation. Old adhesives, loose layers and cracks must be assessed. Potentially hazardous older materials require professional investigation before removal.
Choose materials for the use
Living areas, kitchens and busy commercial spaces have different needs. Maintenance, moisture exposure and manufacturer approvals belong in the decision.
Plan transitions carefully
Doors, adjacent rooms and stairs determine the available build-up height. Movement joints and connections to fixed elements must also suit the chosen flooring system.
What to send us
Tell us the area, existing floor and desired covering. Photographs of transitions and doorways are helpful. For parquet and tiling, the scope and authorised specialist contractor are agreed beforehand.
What affects the quote
Materials, installation method, substrate preparation, room geometry and removal affect the price. An apparently inexpensive installation may need substantial preparation, which should be visible in the quotation.
See the workmanship
Take a closer look at a related project
Kitchen with an island and wooden worktops
Dark cabinetry, warm timber and an island at the centre. This kitchen shows how materials, storage and precise installation work together.
View the project photographsYour questions
Questions about your Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg project
Anything else on your mind?
Write to us.
Vinyl, laminate or parquet – which is best?
Use, moisture, maintenance preferences, feel and budget are key. Suitability for underfloor heating or wet areas must be checked for the specific product.
Can the existing floor stay in place?
Only if the substrate, build-up height and manufacturer's requirements allow it. A general promise without assessment would not be appropriate.
Can I enquire about changing the layout only?
Yes. Explain what the current layout prevents you from doing and whether doors, ceilings or finishes also need changing. An existing element cannot be judged removable from a floor-plan image alone.
Can existing fitted items stay during the work?
This can often be considered in the plan, subject to their condition and the access needed for the work. Mark the items you want to retain on your photos.