Cork expansion strip

[Jaybee 45]

We have just laid oak wood flooring from B&Q and although there was no mention in the instructions of putting cork strips in the expansion gap I watched a video from Wickes and it advised the use of cork strips.

Is this neccessary or just another avoidable expense.

The flooring is 110mm wide and has been laid floating with all joints glued.

It seems fine without but if we have to use cork strips I would like to know before we put the skirtings back on.

 

[WoodYouLike]

Wickes don't know what they are talking about !
NEVER fill your expansion gaps, why leave them in the first place if you plan to fill them up?

Wickes should stick to things they do have some understanding of and leave wooden flooring to the expert retailers!

 

[Jaybee 45]

Thanks for settling that . I was quite bemused when I saw the Wickes video and as you say why leave a gap and fill it in with cork? Thanks again. Blod