Expansion Gap For Laminate Floor. Amazing installing a floating floor creative modern designs. Temperature and humidity will change in all rooms. Expansion gaps are essential in all laminate floor installations.
And does it expand/contract uniformly in all directions? An expansion gap is essential when it comes to laminate flooring installation. I've linked a rough sketch that i've drawn of my basement with red lines representing where to put an expansion gap.
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How to repair laminate flooring: My baseboards are 1/2 thick, and it seems like leaving only 1/8 overlap might lead to a visible gap if things move someday. Can i get away with a 1/4 gap? Vinyl body is less hygroscopic but pvc is definitely more heat conscious.