Expansion gap around concrete hearth

[Mrxman]

Hi there

I am replacing original wood floorboards in our Victorian house with new pine. Instructions recommends 12 mm expansion gap.
There's a slap of old concrete around the fireplace. Do I need an expansion gap there?
If yes, any thoughts on how I can fill the expansion gap without it looking weird?

 

[Swwils]

Most installs have a piece of trim modified to suit.

You can have the concrete cut to make it look like it was placed ontop of the flooring but it's very very easy to make this look terrible and sometimes is not possible.

You'll deffinatly need the gap.

 

[Mrxman]

Most installs have a piece of trim modified to suit.

You can have the concrete cut to make it look like it was placed ontop of the flooring but it's very very easy to make this look terrible and sometimes is not possible.

You'll deffinatly need the gap.

O.k thanks.
Cutting the concrete may be a good idea as we were thinking of having the bedroom carpeted. Thanks for input.