Which way to lay laminate floor

Discussion in 'Other Trades Talk' started by Dr Bodgit, Sep 12, 2017.

  1. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Across the long width same as the T&G, or front-to-back which is the shorter length? Windows are on the front of the cabin (left hand of the photo) but there will also be a window on the left hand side of the short wall in the photo, to be fitted. Was thinking of running laminate same as T&G...its Wickes Arreton grey, kinda grey oak finish laminate.

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  2. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    I usually run it towards a window or along longest length, so would run parallel to your floor.
     
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  3. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    So along the longest length rather than towards the window...as I was going to do?
     
  4. Paulie1412

    Paulie1412 Active Member

    I generally try and pay it parallel to the doorway so it looks straight as you enter a room, nothing worse than flooring looking wonky in a doorway
     
  5. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    Mmmmmmm, this looks like it could be a ManCave nearing completion ? If so, will there be a big tv and Atmos surround goin in latter ?
     
  6. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    There is a big drum kit going in there :p
     
  7. btiw2

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    Parallel to your floor. Was this supposed to be door? I'd hope they were parallel to the floor.

    They say it's supposed to run towards the window. Personally, I try to ensure the doorway has a full board across it and jigsawed to fit in the casing[1]. But I've only done three rooms and it worked out that the window was perpendicular to the door anyway.

    [1] my reasoning being the area by the door takes the most traffic and a single board acts like a keystone for the floor.
     
  8. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    If that is really the case ? Then forget laminate anyway. You need to put down a good thick underlay and then carpet.
     
  9. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    No, it was floor! :)
     
  10. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    No, it was floor! :)
     
  11. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    I'll have a carpet rug/mat under the kit most probably.
     
  12. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Which is how I was going to lay it ie parallel to the existing floor boards. That would also be consistent with btiw2's method of ensuring the boards run across ths doorway.
     
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  13. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    So not a proper dedicated Mancave then :D
     
  14. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Oh I don't know, with HiFi and beer fridge too
     
  15. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Gawd. For a minute I thought I was gonna have to come in a suggest 'grain side up!'
     
  16. kitfit1

    kitfit1 Screwfix Select

    Naaaaaaah, don't be silly...........................as long as the beer fridge is sorted and loaded......................grain side is irrelevant, anyone knows that :D
     
  17. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    That's not a bad suggestion, never would have thought of that?!
     

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