Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Floating (Laminate) Floor Small Area

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mur10
09-16-05, 08:15 AM
A few weeks ago I installed a floating floor in the living room of my raised ranch. I would now like to install the floating floor in the small 5 x 6 landing area. This area is the entry way to my house, so is very heavy traffic.

With this being a fairly small area, I am worried that the floor might move if I install it as I did the living room (no glue, expansion area, etc). Would it be better if I glue the floor or maybe install the floor, but without an expansion area?

Any advice would be most appreciated!

Carpets Done Wright
09-16-05, 01:05 PM
After making darn sure the flooring is well acclimated to that area of the home(I'd let the cartons sit in the entryway for at least a week and a half. Then don't leave a full 5/16 as specified in bigger rooms, just don't install it tight right off the bat. Even though it is a small space leave a little room for it to grow if it feels it needs to. say no less then 3/16 on the perimeter.

Or but one side tight and leave 5/16 along 2 sides.