Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Wood Floor Pattern

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01-21-01, 03:54 PM
I'm installing 3 1/2" wood planks in my family and dinning rooms. The two rooms are connected in a "L" shape. The family room is 12'x21' with a 18" tile boarder on three sides(wood area will be 9'x 19 1/2') and dinning room is 10'x12'. My question is, which direction should I run my wood. My priority is to make the family room look bigger. I hope I've given enough info, thanks!

arkayassoc
01-21-01, 04:05 PM
Run the floor planks so they are at right angles to the floor joists. No question, no debate. It is the only way to do it right.
01-21-01, 04:21 PM
I,m using engineered wood flooring that is glued down to concreate foundation, my mistake on not mentioning that. Thanks!

Elite Flooring/Ken Fisher
01-22-01, 01:17 PM
Richard:

Generally, if you install parallel to the longest dimension, 19'6 in this case, it will open up the room and give it the larger look.