My apolgies if this is in the wrong section, it seemed the most relevant.
I'm getting a new kitchen. This includes laminate flooring. I was going to put this in first over the whole floor, with the kitchen installed over it, not I've been told this is a bad idea as the flooring can expand or contract moving the carcasses and causing problems. If this is the case then I'm assuming I should have the kitchen done first, then the floor?
Thanks for your help.
Sid
Laminate flooring question
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Hi Sid,
Welcome to the forum.
It is best if you have the kitchen units fitted first, then fit the laminate flooring. You can run the laminate underneath the units, and then run the lengths so that they go beyond where the plinth will be. Then you can fit the plinth, which may need trimming to accommodate the height of the laminate.
The laminate will then run underneath the plinth and so it will look as if the units are fitted ontop of the laminate.
Welcome to the forum.
It is best if you have the kitchen units fitted first, then fit the laminate flooring. You can run the laminate underneath the units, and then run the lengths so that they go beyond where the plinth will be. Then you can fit the plinth, which may need trimming to accommodate the height of the laminate.
The laminate will then run underneath the plinth and so it will look as if the units are fitted ontop of the laminate.
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Hi Sid.
I'd fit the base units first, or you’ll be buying laminate that nobody will see for the next 15-20 years as its hidden under the units. If you do fit the base units first, keep in mind that if you have colour matched end support panels, you'll either have to fit them after the floor is laid or you’ll have to use the dreaded expansion gap “Quadrantâ€
I'd fit the base units first, or you’ll be buying laminate that nobody will see for the next 15-20 years as its hidden under the units. If you do fit the base units first, keep in mind that if you have colour matched end support panels, you'll either have to fit them after the floor is laid or you’ll have to use the dreaded expansion gap “Quadrantâ€
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hello...i was about to ask the very same question sid asked...but found the answer here first...
one question to add....my base units will come to an end in an area which will not have a wall facing the side,in other words,the side facing unit will be out into the room and not have a plinthe to cover the laminate where it meets the base unit...how do i go about hiding the edge of the laminate? i really dont want to have to use beading....many thanks
one question to add....my base units will come to an end in an area which will not have a wall facing the side,in other words,the side facing unit will be out into the room and not have a plinthe to cover the laminate where it meets the base unit...how do i go about hiding the edge of the laminate? i really dont want to have to use beading....many thanks
