Laying laminate herringbone floor

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Hi folks,

So the 50sqm of herringbone has arrived. I've already quickly learnt (thankfully) that there is an A and a B side. A quick video concurs with Flooring Direct's view that you make a triangle, cut the bottom off, and then these are your "starting points. I've then read that some installers glue the starting triangles with D3. The "kit list" for my boards says I need to have some PVA, but funnily enough, doesn't include any installation instructions lol.

Given I want to cover the entire downstairs, I am thinking this is going to be an absolute nightmare, lol. Is there any tips to getting started?

Floor plan:
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^I am thinking I yolo it and try and get the "middle" of the herringbone pattern to line up with the french doors. But the instructions say I need to work from a corner "outwards". Does that mean I start from the "Entrance Hall" and work inwards?


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I also have some minor differences in floor level; I was going to put some hardboard but I've since realised the subfloor is off level ~2mm on the left but more like ~4mm on the right. The floor itself is level, I just need to fill the space up.

Thanks.. will keep the thread updated.
 
This sort of flooring looks great when all done and dusted. But looks a proper pain in the ass to actually lay. Which is why I stick with straightforward planks :p

Good luck though, looking forward to seeing the pictures of it completed :)
 
200sols said:
Dont forget to prime that chipboard then.
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It isn't for the chipboard (that's within tolerances/needs some fettling with the sander) - its for the remaining original boards (the middle bit between my two chipboard floors in the OP). Does that still need priming, do you think?
 
dlockers said:
It isn't for the chipboard (that's within tolerances/needs some fettling with the sander) - its for the remaining original boards (the middle bit between my two chipboard floors in the OP). Does that still need priming, do you think?
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I would prime yes to ensure a good bond on that. It looks like wood right?
 
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