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personally any fitter would say to lay in an empty room - much much easier.. the only problem is to make sure that there is still an expansion gap when any pipework or cabinet legs are installed because the weight will trap the floor. also make sure the vapour barrier fits 100% of the room not...

Have to disagree about the not filling the expansion gap. Looked into this and cork compresses by 50 per cent and holds it's shape. The staggering I meant to have a minimum 300mm from the short ends not to encroach below this. Would appreciate your thoughts on expansion and contraction with...

Craked in the centre and edges. How do you start and finish nailing

i have a fair experience with wood and laminate flooring. but never used secret nailing. any ideas for pro and con. my friend did this and when the floor contracted and expanded some boards cracked. how was this . what is the cure?

you can get some quality engineered planks on the market. i have seen an 8mm oak veneer on a marine ply 12mm. this was a quality engineered but when down the one strip finish was as good as any solid. i always say - your heart will buy solid wood - your head will but engineered.

while it is a fair price you get what you pay for. you can lay as a floating floor but make sure your subfloor is dry and level. the top will only be as good as below. if glueing ensure ou use plenty - run along long edge and short . DO NOT PUT LITTLE DOTS OF GLUE. ensure you leave a good...