layout for multiple rooms

12-14-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
TheGregory Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	layout for multiple rooms When transitioning from a bedroom to a hallway which will enter a living room. Should I lay all planks in the same direction or change at the doorway?

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12-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#2
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,160	layout for multiple rooms Quote: Should I lay all planks in the same direction or change at the doorway? Ayuh,... Planks,..?? as in sub-flooring or flooring,..??

12-14-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
mbryan Member   Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CO Posts: 37	layout for multiple rooms Assuming your meaning flooring, install the same way. Just keep putting pieces into the hallway and work your way down the hall.

12-14-2011, 07:36 PM	#4
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	layout for multiple rooms Nail down flooring goes perpendicular to the floor joists. If the subfloor is slat, it goes perpendicular to that. If it's diagonal, put it at least 45 degrees off the subfloor orientation. __________________ Ron "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." B. Franklin 1759