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How do you decide which way to lay a plank?
In traditional design, flooring is usually installed following the direction of the main light source. If there are big windows or an entryway contributing streams of natural light, install floors in the same direction as their source.
Can you install vinyl plank flooring in both directions?
Vinyl plank flooring was designed to install in one direction but it is still possible to install it backward. When doing so, you either have to modify the tongue and groove or be prepared to work slowly and perhaps have some waste.
Which side of vinyl plank goes against the wall?
The tongue is the side that you will want to place against the wall as you start your laminate-flooring installation.
Do I need to remove baseboards to install vinyl plank flooring?
Don’t want to deal with removing baseboards? You can leave them in place, but you will need to leave a ¼” gap between the baseboard and flooring, to account for expansion over time. For a better look, however, our experts recommend removing the baseboards prior to laying down new flooring.
Does it matter which direction you lay laminate flooring?
In what direction should you lay a laminate floor? In most cases, you should lay your laminate flooring parallel to the longest side of the room or your home. This will create a more natural flow and will accentuate the length of the room better.
Can I put a refrigerator on a floating floor?
Putting a refrigerator on a floating floor is a little risky but not impossible. As much as possible, ensure that the floor does not come in direct contact with the walls or cabinets in the kitchen so that it has plenty of room to shift in any direction without creating problematic lumps.
Which side of vinyl plank is the tongue?
The tongue on laminate flooring is the small flat edge on one side of the board, this is the top edge that is going to angle and lock into the bottom side of another board.
Which way should you lay laminate flooring in Long room?
In general, laminate manufacturers recommend laying laminate flooring perpendicular to the longest wall in a long, narrow room to avoid a bowling alley effect. When the boards are laid across the room, the lines between the boards and the wood pattern visually widen the room.
Which side is tongue and which is Groove?
On one long side of the plank you’ll find the tongue and on the other long side you’ll find the groove. The same is true on the short sides. So on each of the four sides you’ll either find a tongue or a groove, thus the name tongue and groove.
Do you put quarter round on vinyl plank flooring?
No you never need to use quarterround. I try to do all installs without using it.
Do you need an expansion gap for vinyl plank flooring?
Because of vinyl flooring’s climate sensitivity, be sure to leave about a ¼-inch expansion gap around the perimeter of your floor. This way if the flooring expands it will have the space to do so and it won’t warp or buckle in the middle. Glue-down vinyl planks have their benefits as well.
Do you need spacers for vinyl plank flooring?
Most vinyl plank flooring kits come with innocuous looking plastic spacers. The instructions recommend the use of spacers but I don’t think they properly communicate the necessity of their use. The spacers are used to fill the gap between the baseboards (which should be removed) and your newly laid floor.
Which way should vinyl plank flooring run in bathroom?
The vinyl plank flooring boards should lay parallel to the longest run of the room. For instance, if the space is 5-feet-by-8-feet, the boards should run along the 8-foot wall. This layout will look best. Start on the left side of the room and work right.
Should all wood floors run the same direction?
Structural Considerations Wood floors should always be laid perpendicular to floor joists—across rather that in between them. This will make the floors structurally sound and will help prevent the planks from separating, sagging or buckling. So, there is no right or wrong way to lay your wood flooring.
Do you have to stagger vinyl plank flooring?
How much do you stagger vinyl plank flooring? The key to properly staggering vinyl flooring is to ensure that the first plank in every third row is at least two-three inches longer or shorter than the first planks in the two rows. This results in a neat, staggering pattern that also offers added structural stability.
Should floor go under cabinets?
Installing flooring before your cabinets is the best choice for most hardwood floors. When professionals install floors then cabinets, it’s easier to get everything to standard heights. It’s also a safer installation process for your cabinets since you won’t risk any damage to them as professionals install the floors.
Can you put appliances on top of vinyl plank flooring?
A single vinyl plank can hold up to 500 pounds. Since most furniture will not go under just one plank, it is perfectly safe for bulky furniture and refrigerators to go on vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl plank flooring will not be damaged or cracked by home appliances’ weight due to its strong durability.
What part of the room should you start laminate flooring?
Always start hardwood flooring along the most prominent and noticeable wall in the room. This way, if the room is out of square, the crooked cut will be hidden under the cabinet’s toe kick. In order to keep the floor straight and square, start laying the laminate away from the wall because the wall may not be straight.
