Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - 5x1/2'' ENG HRD WOOD FLOOR INSTALL QUESTION

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fisher1
05-04-07, 02:41 AM
Can Anyone Give Me The Preferred Method Of Changing Directions Of T&g Where I Have An Opening In My Dining Room That I Want To Work The Opposite Way From Starting With A Groove But I Need A Tounge. The Reason I Want To Do This Is Because I Want To Use The Entry Way As A Starting Wall 33' Long And Work Away From It For The Rest Of The House And Then Work The Opposite Way Into That Dining Room,

rbrown55
05-04-07, 08:48 AM
Your goint to need a transition piece, t-molding. I think this would be the easiest way. I have read other ways on this forum that are a bit more detailed. Try some searches on changing direction.
Carpets Done Wright
05-04-07, 07:58 PM
Start the area so when you come across the place you want the direction change, the tongue is facing outward, and start the installation right there.

Then you will need a router and a slot cutter with a top bearing, to put grooves in the end cuts. This saves having to groove and spin a rip cut board, or have a sliver rip right where you want to transition.