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andy

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Jun 9, 2010, 6:36:37 AM6/9/10
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Is it necessary to fill in expansion gap with cork strip?
When I did my room I didn't use it - just left gap under skirting etc.
It's been down 2 years without any probs.
However I am doing another room and the instructions with this lot say
to use it .......
What are the advantages / disadvantages ?
Thnx for any help

Tim Watts

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Jun 9, 2010, 7:11:42 AM6/9/10
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On 09/06/2010 11:36, andy wrote:
> Is it necessary to fill in expansion gap with cork strip?

No.

> When I did my room I didn't use it - just left gap under skirting etc.
> It's been down 2 years without any probs.
> However I am doing another room and the instructions with this lot say
> to use it .......
> What are the advantages / disadvantages ?

Presentatgion purposes really, if it can be seen. You're fine witha gap
under skirting - I did the same with my floating wood floor (same theory).

> Thnx for any help

The Medway Handyman

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Jun 9, 2010, 5:22:36 PM6/9/10
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andy wrote:
> Is it necessary to fill in expansion gap with cork strip?

I think its a related selling marketing ploy.


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stuart noble

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Jun 10, 2010, 4:33:57 AM6/10/10
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The Medway Handyman wrote:
> andy wrote:
>> Is it necessary to fill in expansion gap with cork strip?
>
> I think its a related selling marketing ploy.
>
>

It's either that, or under the skirting, or the dreaded scotia moulding.

andy

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Jun 10, 2010, 2:15:46 PM6/10/10
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I'm afraid it's got to be the scotia moulding as it's in a rented
property ......
I removed skirting when I did mine and renewed and stained the same as
floor . Proper job ;-)

Bren

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Jun 10, 2010, 4:53:24 PM6/10/10
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"andy" <co...@wallop.com> wrote in message
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I've put laminated flooring in three rooms now using the moulding strips you
glue on to the skirting boards. I presume this is known as scotia moulding?
As far as I know, the cork strips are only needed if there is a visible gap
between the edge of your laminate flooring and the adjacent wall. In other
words, they are just for 'aesthetic' reasons.


stuart noble

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Jun 11, 2010, 3:03:49 AM6/11/10
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I think you leave the gap deliberately, and the cork edging is flexible
enough to accommodate any movement in the laminate. Means your laminate
edges have to be perfect though :-)

andy

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Jun 11, 2010, 3:15:44 PM6/11/10
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What adhesive did you use Bren - is it best to pin nail ?
I reakon the ' No nails ' type would be to thick .

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