staggering joints
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staggering joints
I'm installing kronotex easy lock II in my hallway. The problem is, i can't install it parallel with the longest wall. If i cut about 9 inches off of the length of the board, it fits the width of the hallway perfectly. So there are no joints in the first row.How should i go about staggering the boards for the second row? Should I just cut the next board in half and go from there?
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You need staggered butt joints to keep the integrity on a floating installation. On hallways I use a full board, then a left side butt joint, full board then a right side, full board then a center joint. The center joint is optional depending on how wide the hallway is. Do not have two full boards together. I realize this seems silly and involves more work but it maintains the integrity of the entire floor.
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