Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Trims in the middle of hallway? 6Jul 21, 2015 10:25 am Yeah, we nearly got caught with the same thing. I think builders, etc are so used to doing it and seeing them they don't really think it matters. One flooring place said they would do it without the strips, but that it would void any warranty. We are about to rip up our finger parquetry floors and they were glued down direct without any expansion anywhere. No strips anywhere either. it is 50% of the reason we are now pulling everything up as when it rains or is really hot, the parquetry pops up all over the house. It looks horrific i can assure you. So whilst the strips are not ideal, believe me when i tell you that it is far better than having your floor boards expand and pop up continuously! Re: Trims in the middle of hallway? 7Jul 21, 2015 10:40 am Eeek about the boards popping up! Builder also gave us the option of not putting the trims but it voids the warranty. I'm hoping I won't notice it when we've moved in and had time to adjust to living in the new house. Might cheaper to changer your idea of what makes a home, have you considered building a porch? 2 51794 at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might need to deal with… 2 61373 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8572 |