Ok, all this talk is all interesting and nice, but it doesn't answer my initial question. I have already decided to put laminate in the kitchen. I am aware of the issues and concerns, and I made an educated decision, derived from a number of resources. I will be putting a sealent on the joints and caulking around the edging to help keep the water out. In the event of a flood (dishwasher, etc), it won't matter what flooring I have, it'll be ruined.
My original question is how do do get the laminate to flow from the living room to the kitchen? There will be about a 4mm difference (kitchen being higher). The boards will be running straight through the opening.
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TIA, Greg