flooring - where to break?

bittihuduga · 05-03-2017 02:26AM #1

hello all
we are putting laminate to the floor.
we have a basic question on where to break the length.
entrance hall is straight. at the end on the left we have the living room.
should i put a break at the connection from entrance to living under the door closure?
i have seen both types:
having a break under the door with matching connections or
no break under the door with a continuity.

i have same problem from living to dining to kitchen.
it is just one straight stretch.
should i take a break at living to dining door?
it will help if there is a problem with laminate in future or if i want to replace dining area only with something else in future.

any suggestions welcome.

dodzy · 05-03-2017 11:03AM

Continuity looks better. If you are going to break, then do it directly under the door when it's closed. Flat adhesive bar to match the flooring.

mick121 · 05-03-2017 04:42PM

I would join under the door at each room for several reasons including if you ever want to change and floor you can without having unnecessary heartache

bittihuduga · 05-03-2017 09:06PM

thanks. that was my concern too. if there was any damage or required replacement, then it would be easy if there was a break.
thanks for inputs.

Steve · 06-03-2017 09:26PM

Only reason to put breaks in is to allow for expansion. Engineered / laminates don't really need them so long as you comply with the edge gaps.

flooring - where to break?

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