UFD - how can you find Right direction lay your hardwood flooring
                     
how can you find Right direction lay your hardwood flooring ?
Everyone agrees that hardwood flooring is universally gorgeous. But not everyone 
agrees on the direction that hardwood flooring should be laid. As with every 
update you make to your home, it is important to take a step back and consider 
your options. Vertical, horizontal, herringbone, diagonal - you have a number of 
choices for how your floor is laid as well as other factors to consider.
The most common way to lay hardwood flooring is by aligning the planks parallel 
to the longest wall. Apart from a few exceptions like sagging joists, this is the 
preferred direction to lay wood floors because it aesthetically provides the best 
result. But there are other options. With every choice you will want to consider not 
only each individual room but also your entire floor plan so that your flooring 
looks cohesive as you move from room to room.
Light Source
One of the factors to consider when you 
are installing new hardwood flooring is 
your light source. If your room has a 
great deal of natural light, you may want 
to consider running the boards in the 
direction of the light. Because if your 
planks are run perpendicular to the light 
source, the light will run across each 
individual joint and any slight variation 
in the height of the boards will show up 
and cast a small shadow. Running your 
wood planks in the same direction as the 
light source eliminates this problem and 
results in a better looking floor.
Straight/Vertical
Typically, hardwood floors are laid in a 
straight pattern. To achieve this look, 
planks are installed parallel to each 
other along the length of your room. 
Classic and stylish, this pattern is tried 
and true, and works with virtually any 
design aesthetic. A straight pattern can 
also lengthen the look of a room. In 
most homes, if you run a straight pattern 
lengthwise from your front door all the 
way to the back it will make your 
hallway appear longer as opposed to a 
horizontal pattern running across which 
may end up looking like a ladder. 
Horizontal/Side to Side
If your room is more narrow, you might 
opt to run your flooring horizontally — 
making the space appear larger than it 
really is. Installing your flooring 
horizontally will draw the eye from side 
to side, creating a greater perception of 
space.
Herringbone
In the traditional herringbone pattern, 
wood planks are laid in a diagonal zigzag 
pattern. Herringbone is one of those classic 
looks that will never go out of style and 
makes a statement in just about any space. 
There are a couple of things to consider 
with this option. Due to the complexity of 
the design, you will want to make sure that 
your installer is experienced in creating this 
type of pattern. You will also want to 
remember that due to the way that the 
pattern is precisely cut there will be some 
additional waste which will increase your 
cost slightly.
Diagonal
Diagonal floors add interest to a room 
without taking a huge leap from straight 
flooring. Installing hardwood on a 
diagonal can have a tremendous visual 
impact on the room’s look, making the 
space feel larger and longer.
Pattern
There are an endless number of 
flooring designs that can be achieved by 
laying the wood planks in repeated 
geometric patterns. A pattern can be a 
simple offset or can be a more complicated 
parquet floor pattern with the appearance 
of a checkerboard or other design 
modules. Although a pattern requires 
careful planning, it can be a wow-worthy 
feature in your home. 
Random Width
Random pattern installations involve a 
mixture of boards that are different 
widths, although they are actually a 
straight-forward parallel design. This 
hardwood flooring pattern enables you 
to choose the ratio of wide and narrow 
boards, resulting in a uniquely 
customized look. This pattern works will 
when your goal is to achieve a more 
rustic feel. 
Become inspired by browsing our 
collection of hardwood flooring options 
here.
The way that your hardwood is installed can have an amazing impact the look and  feel of 
your home. From planning and design to tear-out and install, our Flooring Experts are here 
to help you every step of the way to complete your project and achieve your goals. 
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