When it comes to laying a floor, there are many things to consider, however, we will cover those in another article. There is one topic that we should finally clear up and will do so today: what is the correct way to lay your planks.
Everyone has their own opinion on the way that planks should be laid. Just look around on the Internet at the many suggestions given as well as the myths and rumors that circulate. Even though personal preference is a big influence and does come into play, we are here to help.
The first option that is routinely recommended is to start by laying the planks parallel with the longest wall in the room. However, this method is only valid if there is indeed a longest wall.
What happens if the room is square? Our advice is to lay the planks towards a source of incoming light. When the walls are fairly equal in length, then point the planks towards the main light source in the room, such as a window or French glass doors.
To achieve a natural, spacious feel, the combination of natural light and the direction of the planks will have a significant impact on that goal.
With these guidelines, your new O’Brien timber floor will transition seamlessly into your beautiful, stylish home. The only exception to this is when the flooring in the next room is laid in a different direction.
If the next room’s flooring is laid in a different direction, it is appropriate to lay the new flooring in the same direction. This will promote a degree of continuity. In today’s world, perpendicular planks varying room to room are not stylish.
There is no reason why a homeowner cannot lay a new O’Brien timber, vinyl, bamboo or laminate floor as long as some advanced prep work is completed.