Laminate flooring install question

That is a great point I forgot to mention. My trick for this is use a scrap/cutoff of the flooring material as a sacrificial edge. Ideally you use a piece with the right edge so you can lock it in to the existing flooring, roll your appliances over with the Masonite and remove the scrap.

 

Have you thought about tearing out that half wall and adding a small island instead? Might make it more functional and you won't have to cut so much for long stretches.

 

Yep, we have thought about that and ultimately decided to leave it. Good spot though, as now is the time to do that stuff before the floor!

 

Just saying, it would create a whole lot less cutting, and ultimately make an easier layout for the flooring. You could also have an electrician come out and move that power strip I think I see in the picture to the island under the floor... But, I like doing things all at once so I don't worry about redoing stuff.

 

I really appreciate all of the tips and suggestions in this thread. The project was a success! I used the hardboard for moving appliances and that worked perfectly. I bought an oscillating tool, and used that to cut the old kitchen floor away from the cabinet bases. Worked great! Still have some finishing touches that I'll finish up over the long weekend.

 

Looks sharp - great work! Nothing like a little attention to detail to make things turn out incredible.

 

Nice work, look great! You even staggered your seams correctly That is a HUGE pet peeve of mine and something that most people don't think about.

 

I can spot an "H" a mile away and it makes my eye twitch

 

So the time has come that we are talking about doing more flooring, the living room area and hallway. Probably should been done with the kitchen and dining room, but that's in the past.

Question... I want to run the living room (L side of sketch) the same direction as the rest of the flooring we already did. What about the hallway? It seems hallways are typically ran length wise, which would be opposite of the other rooms. Should I just put in a transition strip where shown? Any better ways to do this? Thanks!

 

That is pretty much personal preference. I try not to use transitions pieces if I can get away with it. Just only more potential trip hazard. That being said in your case that might be the best option. What’s at the other end of the hallway? I’ve put flooring across hallways before. Nothing technicaly wrong with it. Will it bug you?

 

Thanks. The other end of the hallway is a wall and bedrooms to the L and R. I would prefer no transition, just not sure how it will look. I'll probably just lay some flooring pieces horizontally in the hallway to get a better idea of how it will look.

 

This might give you and idea. The only picture I could find in my phone on a floor that ended up running across the hallway. Once it’s in you’ll probably never even think about it. At least not as much as that transition piece...

 

That's personal preference. Nothing right or wrong about it. Not a fan of repetitive joints lining up on wood/laminate