Why You Should Stagger Laminate Flooring
When it comes to lamination on floors, you must always stagger the boards. While there are as such no steadfast rules to do this, if you understand the concepts as to why it really matters, then you will lay a floor that is aesthetically pleasing, and, likely to last longer, and require less maintenance.
Also, staggering laminate flooring is very simple to accomplish and does not add that much extra time to your projected completion. In addition, staggering laminate boards will ensure the manufacturers’ guarantee is adhered to, just in case you need to make a claim.
Why you should stagger a laminate floor?
A floating floor that has not been adequately staggered will look simply odd and does not have the strength or the structural stability of a laminate floor that has been laid properly.
The biggest issue with laminate flooring that was not properly staggered is it is more likely to separate after a certain amount of time. In addition to this, in severe circumstances, the boards can lift or move. This is because you have created areas that are more likely to move as one unit.
How much do you need to stagger laminate flooring?
Laminate flooring manufacturers will always need their floors to be staggered, and this can range anywhere from 6 – 12 inches, and some manufacturers demand even more. It is crucial that you have a clear and good understanding of the manufacturers’ guidelines before you lay the laminate flooring.
You should never ever short-stagger laminate flooring, as it is not aesthetically pleasing, and can often bring up some of the same issues that you would get when not staggering a laminate floor.
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