Laminate Flooring Different Directions

Be sure to follow the flooring manufacturer s installation instructions because different laminate products may use slightly different interlocking systems and involve specific installation techniques.

Laminate flooring different directions.

If you are laying laminate across a number of rooms then the chances are that you will eventually wish to have a change of floor board direction. The best way to decide is to lay out the floor and visualize what looks best. Considering the layout of the room. But in the end the direction of laying the laminate flooring is dependent on the wishes of the individual.

Once you have decided to change direction you will probably find that the boards don t slot together or lay neatly alongside each other so there may. Some rooms mostly in modern buildings are easier to laminate than others. A few basic tips will help the project go more smoothly and ensure the flooring looks its best. When deciding the direction to install laminate flooring you have to consider your space lighting and decor.

For example floorboards laid in a hall might not need to be at the same angle as that of the living room. Stay away from turning your wood flooring in different directions in different rooms in an attempt to create interest. It makes a house look chopped up and it costs more money to install particularly so in smaller and in open plan homes. Installing your floor this way is a general rule and common practice in installations.

If you re installing your flooring on a main floor you will want to float the floor in the same direction. However joining these boards together is very difficult. The best direction generally depends primarily on the shape of the house. Here are a few tips to help you decide.

As a rule laminate flooring looks best when it runs in the same direction as the long walls in a hallway. The instructions for the last type of laminate flooring i installed actually recommended not selecting the direction based on the longer dimenension of the room but based on how much light is coming in from each wall and to select it so the planks ran perpendicular to the wall with the most light. The sight lines of the floor and walls match making the hallway appear longer and more. Designer karen sealy has great tips when it comes to transitioning your floors and introducing new panels.