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Parquet flooring cost Netherlands 2026 — price for hardwood floor including fitting
Current overview of parquet flooring costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does a hardwood floor cost including fitting, which types are available, and what are the key tips? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Parquet flooring costs in the Netherlands in 2026 typically range from € 40 to € 150 per m² including labour. Material costs for the parquet itself vary from € 25 to € 150+ per m² additionally.
Parquet costs by type
1. Labour + underlay per m² (excluding parquet)
| Floor type | Labour + underlay per m² | |---|---| | Solid parquet (floating) | € 15–€ 30/m² | | Solid parquet (glued) | € 25–€ 50/m² | | Engineered parquet (floating) | € 12–€ 25/m² | | Herringbone pattern (solid or engineered) | € 30–€ 60/m² | | Complex patterns (Versailles etc.) | € 60–€ 120/m² |
2. Parquet material costs per m²
| Type | Material price per m² | |---|---| | Engineered oak (10–15 mm) | € 25–€ 60/m² | | Solid oak parquet (18–22 mm) | € 40–€ 90/m² | | Solid European walnut | € 80–€ 150+/m² | | Herringbone engineered oak | € 50–€ 100/m² |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Underlay / acoustic mat (per m²) | € 3–€ 8/m² | | Remove old carpet or laminate | € 5–€ 15/m² | | Door thresholds / reducers | € 20–€ 80 each | | Sand and lacquer (existing parquet) | € 15–€ 40/m² |
Tips for parquet flooring
- Engineered parquet is more stable — less expansion with underfloor heating; ideal for NL climate
- Floating is cheaper than gluing — but gluing gives better acoustics
- Let the floor acclimatise for 48 hours before fitting after delivery
- Herringbone needs 10–15% extra material due to cutting waste
- Sanding and lacquering on-site is expensive but gives the best result for solid wood
Permit for parquet
Installing parquet flooring: no permit required.
Conclusion
Parquet flooring costs in the Netherlands range from € 40 to € 150 per m² including labour and underlay. For parquet as part of a full home renovation, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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