Does the wood flooring HAVE to all run in the same direction from room to room? The wood in our kitchen, living room, dining area, and hallway that lead into the bedrooms all go in the same direction, but we decided to go in a perpendicular direction in the master bedroom because I was always told to lay the floors in the direction of the light coming in through the main window. So naturally, with the window being where it is, the floors ended up going in a perpendicular direction.
It's too much work to change it back now, but I was just wondering if it's so bad. Also, since it is the way it is, should we just run the wood in our second bedroom in a perpendicular direction to make it look consistent with the master bedroom (the light in the second bedroom also comes in the same direction as the master)? Or connect it with the hallway? I'm just afraid if we do that, the master is going to really look like the odd ball, being the only one going in a different direction.
We're confused!
2007-07-07 06:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by socalteacher 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
What a great thing to do, "be different". I'm not so sure about the "running the floor in the same direction as the light", thing sounds ole school to me but...As far as the other bedrooms. I think I would run them in the same direction as your bedroom. Like you said, this would make them look planned that way. If you are worried about it looking funny, you may want to try a rug in front of the doors. Or start the floor in one direction, as a frame, then run it the other. If you look at parque floors, each piece is laid in the opposite direction. I happen to think you have a great sense of style. Keep up the good work and quit worrying about it. After all, being the "odd ball" can be a good thing. Have fun and continue to use your good sense of style and decorate the way that you are comfortable with things. That makes it your house.!!
2007-07-07 07:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by sillyswede99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The general rule of thumb for laying any kind of 'directional' flooring, whether it be rectangular tiles, or wood flooring, is to run it lengthwise, against the longest wall... but that is only a 'rule of thumb'. The idea is that it helps the room look more spacious, and not so crowded.
I like the idea of running the second bedroom against the hall too.
And of course, you can always make patterns :)
Have Fun
2007-07-07 14:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To answer your question 'by the book', hardwood should run opposite the direction of the floor joists. This gives maximum support to the planks and tends to reduce the chance of squeaking. Depending on the sub-floor, type of wood being installed etc. it is often possible to successfully ignore the rule. Aside from the practical aspect of actually supporting the floor, the choice of wood direction is a design concern. I doubt very much anyone would object to the mixed directions
2007-07-07 10:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by edkerns1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Terms are recommended. You can put planks in any direction that you prefer. It truly is owner's choice.
Separate rooms can have separate decor, including flooring.
Many times consistency looks good for buyers, selling home.
This flooring is recommended going in direction you walk which will give less wear & easier cleaning than across grain.
Diagonal uses more planks & more difficult.
2007-07-07 06:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for a general rule if its nail down hardwood flooring you actually should run it cross the length of your floor joist. but if its glue down or floating floor run it anyway you want.also if you have a long narrow room run the wood in direction of shorts distance to make room look wider.its a very good idea to chance the directions of the wood when you can it gives it a lot more unique look.
2007-07-08 04:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by floor.refinisher 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, not at all. I have connecting rooms with the wood running different directions. It looks fine. Most of the houses in my neighborhood are like that. The wood typically runs in the direction of the wider length of the room.
2007-07-07 06:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever looks good to you. If the rooms aren't connected, I doubt anyone will notice. For instance, we had to replace the carpet in the master bedroom, but they no longer had the exact original color, so we got something close.
The other two bedrooms on the opposite side of the house had the original color, but no one ever noticed. But if you had put the two colors side by side, you could see an obvious difference.
2007-07-07 06:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by cigarsnbrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There All Going To Laugh At You!!!
There All Going To Laugh At You!!!
There All Going To Laugh At You!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eh-gLjR33k&mode=related&search=
Nahh If you like it thats all that matters anyway!!!!!!!!
2007-07-07 12:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you are not going to change it now I would do the other room the same way you did the master.
2007-07-07 06:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by salterini1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that sounds kool how the master bedroom is only like that. leave it!
2007-07-07 06:43:51 · answer #10 · answered by Whatsername 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋