Any floor installation experts?
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From: Ucsdryder
01-Jan-20
I have a couple questions about laying a floating floor. Mainly about the length of the room and expansion joints. Any chance someone on here has some experience? Shoot me a PM please!!
From: Dirty D
01-Jan-20
Usc, you're probably best refering to the manufacturer's literature/recommendations as all materials will have different expansion/contraction requirements. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll see what I can BS my way thru... ha.
From: Pop-r
04-Jan-20
Most recommend a joint every 40'. I did a house of my own a couple weeks ago and did a section about 15' x 48' without a joint and haven't had any problems yet.
From: Leatherneckgrandpa
06-Jan-20
40 feet? Huh? If you are talking about engineered flooring.......those planks come in various widths, from 4" to 8". Thickness, 3/8" to 3/4". Lengths, usually 6' to 8' long.
From: Pop-r
07-Jan-20
An expansion joint sir.
