Laminate flooring expansion gaps

Question

Does laminate flooring need expansion gaps, even if it's not made from wood?

Steve · Accepted Answer

Yes. All floating floors require expansion gaps otherwise they'd all push back together in a different area and then break.

A floating floor requires 'give and take' so as not to break.

Ted · Answer

Expansion Gap is not critical however it can be difficult getting the last plank in without a gap

Stephen · Answer

It has an mdf core usually and can take moisture and swell so I'd say yes

Mark · Answer

Hi yes laminte does still need an expansion gap as it still will expand

Rian · Answer

All laminate needs an expansion gap even the lvp version of laminate needs atleast 2-3mm

Emil · Answer

Yes it is required to leave a gap of minimum 5mm if you don't want your floors to raise up and get damaged. Even engineered hardwood needs a small gap to allow for movement.

Pawel · Answer

Yes. Expansion joints are otherwise gaps that are left at walls or thresholds.  Usually this free space is necessary.  The reason is the change in the shape of the panels as a result of moisture or temperature.

 Expansion joints allow the panels to increase in size without the risk of damage.

Ben · Answer

Yes 100% needs expansion gab
I would recommend at 6mm.

Veaceslav · Answer

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Mason · Answer

Would always advise a relevant expansion gap to prevent pushing up towards to middle of the room during warmer seasons

Laminate flooring expansion gaps

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