Laying new tongue and groove floorboards

1ndyandy · 21 Mar 2011

Hello all.
I'm just about to lay new tongue and Groove floorboards and I would like to know whether these are to be fitted all tight upto to one another or is it advisable to leave a small gap (ie 1mm or less) to allow for movement. Movement would be shrinkage and expansion of the wood between winter and summer months.
Thanks
Andy

dizz · 21 Mar 2011

Don't leave any gaps between the boards if you are nailing them to the joists - nor if you are glue them - remember to leave a gap all around the outside though (by the skirting).

gregers · 21 Mar 2011

i would recommend hiring some floor cramps,thus making sure they are tight when fitting.

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Laying new tongue and groove floorboards

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