Skirting & Bedding
1.Skirting fitted after the floor finished to cover the expansion gap |
2.Skirting left in place and splay beading fitted during the finishing stage to cover the expansion gap |
3.Splay bead only fitted during the finishing stage to cover the expansion gap |
Main Laying Conventions
1. Run boards from front to back |
2. Run boards to accentuate length |
3. Run boards to a major light source or a room feature |
Door Frames
1.Door frames left as they are and board cut in around them. The gaps are then filled in the final stage. |
2.Finish laying boards midway under the door in the closed position. |
3.Door frames can be undercut to fit boards under the frame. Thoroughly check the soundness of all the frames before you start. |
Windows, Hearths, Finish Points
Corner windows can look better with a mitred feature |
A hearth can be enhanced by a frame effect |
When boards are going to finish on their end they will usually look better with a header board across the finish point |
