2006-12-28 09:56:01 · 4 answers · asked by SanDiego 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
These days most if not all plank flooring is kiln dried. Gaps should be minimal (1/16)or preferably no gap except at the perimeter where a gap is maintained for expansion during high humidity. (gap is covered by skirting/baseboard.
2006-12-28 20:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by Billy T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a 1/4 inch gap around the walls in order to allow for shrinking and expanding due to change in temperature. Therefore, you do not need to gap you planks. They should be flush with each other in order to act as 1 piece. Good Luck.
2006-12-28 18:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by nani94303 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the humidity in your area and the area in the home to be installed. usually a small gap is left if the wood is expected to expand(take on moisture) and no gap is left (or not much of one anyway) if the wood is expected to dry out. At least 1/2" gap at the walls though, along the perimeter!
2006-12-28 19:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by karen h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know that there is a min.......we pull ours up tight to each other and they will still open up some......
lic. gen. contractor
2006-12-28 18:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋