Rushing a damp screed
Parquet on a slab still releasing moisture can cup or lift later. A quick reading during the visit prevents it.
Al Narjis, north Riyadh
Flooring in Al Narjis, Riyadh — getting a new villa right first time
We visit clients in Al Narjis during finishing or just after handover, measure every room and suggest carpet, parquet, rugs or grass. Then we supply and fit; the visit is free.
Free inspectionInside Riyadh — no obligation
Free visitmeasuring and samples at the villa
Before handoverfloors planned around the fit-out
Inside and outrooms, majlis, gardens and roofs
Open daily7 AM to 10 PM
First floors, not replacements
Why a brand-new Al Narjis villa needs a different plan
Al Narjis is one of the newer residential districts of north Riyadh, mostly recently built villas, duplexes and floor units, many still being finished. Owners here are not replacing an old floor; they are choosing the first one each room will have, and living with it for years.
The upside: tile levels, door heights and roof drainage can still be adjusted. So we like to come early, measure, brief the contractor, recommend the material, then supply and fit when the build is ready.
This page is part of our Riyadh service areas. Building nearby? Read our notes for Al Yasmin and Al Malqa too.
Visit earlybefore doors and skirting go in
Where flooring fits in the build
The right moment for each flooring job in a new villa
Timing, not material, causes most new-home floor problems. Our usual order:
While tiling is planned
Mark the parquet and carpet rooms so the contractor leaves the right level — no step between lounge and hallway.
Once the screed is dry
Parquet and vinyl need a dry, flat base; we check both before booking a fitting date.
After paint and gypsum
Wet trades and heavy dust finish first, keeping paint and plaster off the new surface.
Before doors are trimmed
The carpenter gets the finished floor height so doors are cut once; skirting follows the floor.
After the furniture arrives
Majlis and lounge rugs are sized once the seating is in place, so they fit the room as used.
Print-and-keep list
New-villa checklist: which floor for which room
Take it to your next site meeting with the contractor.
| Space | Common choice | Decide before fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s majlis (formal guest room) | Large majlis rug or wall-to-wall carpet | Seating layout and where the guest door opens |
| Family lounge | Parquet or SPC vinyl planks | Plank direction and colour against the doors |
| Bedrooms | Soft carpet or parquet | Whether footsteps need muffling for the floor below |
| Staircase and upper landing | Stair carpet or a runner | Full tread cover or a centre strip |
| Laundry and service rooms | Water-resistant vinyl | Floor falls to the drain and threshold height |
| Garden and roof | Artificial grass | Waterproofing and drainage outlets |
A guide only — we adjust it after the visit to your family and budget.
Outdoor spaces
Bare soil and an empty roof: the best time for artificial grass
Many Al Narjis villas are handed over with bare earth in the garden — the ideal moment for villa garden artificial grass. We set levels, edges and paths, and prepare base and drainage before trees and lighting go in.
On the roof, waterproofing must be complete and outlets tested first; then a short-pile grass suits seating and a barbecue corner. See our rooftop grass page and the main artificial grass section.
- Edges agreed with the kerbing first
- No grass on an untested roof
Inside the villa
Three indoor choices worth taking slowly
The majlis rug
One planned size that draws the seating together, made to measure.
Majlis rugs
The lounge timber
Its colour sets the tone for a whole floor; we test samples against your doors in daylight.
Parquet options
The staircase
The most-seen part of the house; a crisp nosing on every step matters.
Stair carpetAvoid these early
Mistakes we see in newly built villas
Forgetting floor heights
Unplanned thickness means a lip between rooms or scraping doors. We agree it with the contractor before tiling.
Buying rugs before sofas
A rug bought before the seating is arranged rarely fits. Wait for the furniture, or send us the layout.
One colour for every floor
A shade that glows in a bright lounge can look heavy in a dark corridor; we test each level.
Contractors and new mosques
Handing over several villas, or fitting out a new local mosque?
Contractors delivering several Al Narjis villas at once need matching floors and a schedule that fits other trades. That runs through project solutions: quantity take-offs, approved samples and phased installation.
New neighbourhoods also need mosques carpeted; committees can read our mosque carpet page covers row lines, colours and measuring around columns. For kitchens and service areas see vinyl flooring, and for bedrooms and majlis rooms see carpets and rugs.
Al Narjis villa owners ask us
My Al Narjis villa is still under finishing — is it too early to book a visit?
Quite the opposite. An early visit avoids level and door problems. We take rough measurements, agree finished thicknesses with your contractor, then return for a precise measure before supply. Both visits are free, with no obligation.
Carpet or parquet for the bedrooms of a new villa?
Carpet is warmer and quieter, good for children’s rooms and upper floors where footsteps carry. Parquet is easier to keep dust-free and continues the lounge’s timber look. We bring both.
The contractor left the garden as bare earth. Do you prepare the ground?
Yes, groundwork is part of the job: we level, set falls towards drainage, lay and compact the base, then fit the grass and fix the edges. Run any irrigation or lighting lines before the grass goes down.
Can you lay floors while painters are still working in the villa?
We advise against it. Dust, paint and plaster damage a new floor and delay handover. Let the wet trades finish, then we fit, and doors, skirting and paint touch-ups follow.
Our majlis is an unusual shape. Can you make a rug to fit it?
Yes. Once the room is measured and seating placed, we suggest a size, pattern and border; after approval the rug is prepared and its edges bound. Our custom-size rugs page explains how to send dimensions.
How do I book a visit in Al Narjis, and what should I have ready?
WhatsApp the location, room photos and floor plan, or call any day from 7 AM to 10 PM. We agree a time, bring samples, measure and check the subfloor, then send a written quote per space.
Other north Riyadh districts we visit
We cover Al Narjis, its neighbours and the rest of Riyadh. Pick your area, or start with north Riyadh.
Is your Al Narjis villa ready for its floors?
Send photos of the rooms, garden and finishing stage, and we will book a free visit with samples.
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