Is it necessary to fill in expansion gap with cork strip? When I did my room I didn't use it - just left gap under skirting etc. It's been down 2 years without any probs. However I am doing another room and the instructions with this lot say to use it ....... What are the advantages / disadvantages ? Thnx for any help
Laminiate Flooring expansion gap
Jun 09, 2010
7 Replies
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Presentatgion purposes really, if it can be seen. You're fine witha gap under skirting - I did the same with my floating wood floor (same theory).
I think its a related selling marketing ploy.
It's either that, or under the skirting, or the dreaded scotia moulding.
I'm afraid it's got to be the scotia moulding as it's in a rented property ...... I removed skirting when I did mine and renewed and stained the same as floor . Proper job ;-)
I've put laminated flooring in three rooms now using the moulding strips you glue on to the skirting boards. I presume this is known as scotia moulding? As far as I know, the cork strips are only needed if there is a visible gap between the edge of your laminate flooring and the adjacent wall. In other words, they are just for 'aesthetic' reasons.
I think you leave the gap deliberately, and the cork edging is flexible enough to accommodate any movement in the laminate. Means your laminate edges have to be perfect though :-)
What adhesive did you use Bren - is it best to pin nail ? I reakon the ' No nails ' type would be to thick .
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