We are about to order and install some LVT click flooring from the Nest range but I'm confused about whether expansion gaps and edging are required and cannot find a definite answer! It says on the product description that there is no warping or shrinkage due to temperature etc but then it also says it needs edging strips for the expansion gap? Can anyone explain this for me please? Just to clarify the product is "click rigid core LVT flooring" and we'll be laying approx 60 sq m over a big open plan downstairs area.
Honestly I would advise against any click LVT especially seeing as it’s a 60m2 open plan area, regardless of what they claim they all expand and contract with humidity changes which is why you need expansion gaps, the sub-floor will need to be prepped correctly too, so in your case I would highly advise a dryback (glue down) LVT instead it won’t need expansion gaps leaving and can be fitted on a much larger area without having to separate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks for the advice, we've spent ages trying to find one we like and that goes with the decor having chosen laminate first. The concern with glue down is not being able to use the area for a long time after laying .. it's the whole downstairs so pretty hard to avoid it.
You can use the area straight away if its light traffic, just no heavy furniture for couple days. Click is ok in small rooms. Are you breaking it at the doorways or running it straight throughout?
You absolutely have to have expansion on a floated floor. Also check what their guarantee is on direct sunlight. Most lvt click are not guaranteed in direct light and won’t cover you for any failure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It will be straight through most of the space with a break where there is an actual door at each end from lounge to hallway and kitchen to utility. It's a fairly high traffic area! Thanks for your help
Thank you - if we do go ahead with the click I will check this out. What can happen to it in direct sunlight? Is this different with laminate flooring? Seems it's just a case of weighing up the pro's and con's of each type - laminate in the kitchen may get wet plus we have pets so can't guarantee against something wet being on the floor for a while! LVT seems more easy going with general every day wear and tear.
Lvt is alot easier to replace any potential damage if it does happen later on down the line somewhere. Is taking your skirts off/replacing them not an option if you go down the click route?
Clic will expand and shrink in the direct sunlight. It will unclip itself or expand off the floor. It’s not suitable for areas with light. You would be better off with dry back lvt stuck down Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
