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Hi everyone.
I am considering having a go at laying laminate flooring (probably wooden laminate) for the first time in my hall way and dining room (same flooring all the way through both rooms) and wondered if anyone could give me some tips please?
It is a 1930's house, so I have a bay window and fire place in the dining room, and the stairs in the hall to negotiate.
Also as the original skirting is on and we have had all the walls replastered before we moved in so I am not planning to remove them to lay the flooring.
The things I am concerned about are:
1. How much flooring should I buy? i.e. how much over the measured size of 21.25 sq. metres?
2. What kind of underlay is best to use over the existing floorboards (dining room) and wood flooring (hall)?
3. Where abouts should I start laying the flooring? i.e. hall (strairs side or flat wall) or dining room (fire place side or flat wall)
4. What is the best option for edging the flooring up to the skirting boards
5. Do I need to leave a set gap for seasonal expansion etc?
Any other advice on things to consider or be aware of would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
I am considering having a go at laying laminate flooring (probably wooden laminate) for the first time in my hall way and dining room (same flooring all the way through both rooms) and wondered if anyone could give me some tips please?
It is a 1930's house, so I have a bay window and fire place in the dining room, and the stairs in the hall to negotiate.
Also as the original skirting is on and we have had all the walls replastered before we moved in so I am not planning to remove them to lay the flooring.
The things I am concerned about are:
1. How much flooring should I buy? i.e. how much over the measured size of 21.25 sq. metres?
2. What kind of underlay is best to use over the existing floorboards (dining room) and wood flooring (hall)?
3. Where abouts should I start laying the flooring? i.e. hall (strairs side or flat wall) or dining room (fire place side or flat wall)
4. What is the best option for edging the flooring up to the skirting boards
5. Do I need to leave a set gap for seasonal expansion etc?
Any other advice on things to consider or be aware of would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks