If you have a width wise open concept run the flooring parallel to the longest walls.
Vinyl flooring direction change.
When laying laminate flooring board direction is more of an aesthetic issue and less a structural one as it can be when laying a hardwood.
Plus vinyl is designed to be diy friendly and many homeowners opt to lay the flooring themselves.
I think that the vinyl flooring market has come a long way when i first moved into the townhome we sold over the summer i had sheet vinyl in the kitchen and bathroom with carpet everywhere else when it came time to update the flooring and repaint back in 2016 the main requirement was no more carpet on the open style no riser staircase and i wanted to use grey tones throughout especially.
The direction you choose can impact the visual perception of the space inside the room.
Before going with a standard vertical pattern consider the shape and size of your room.
Step 1 laying your flooring when you are ready to change direction in a room or hallway lay out the boards furthest away from the direction change and fit them together.
I m about ready to start tearing out carpet patching holes in concrete and laying this stuff.
Resilient plank flooring change of direction.
The direction in which the flooring runs may not be a top consideration but it is essential to plan this aspect carefully.
Just consult your manufacturer installation instructions and since it is inherently resistant to water it is also a great choice for the kitchen bathroom or basement.
Of course with any new project there is uncertainties.
I just got 30 boxes of this vinyl flooring.
In fact vinyl plank flooring can be installed virtually anywhere even on top of existing flooring.
Laying down laminate for hallway to bedroom transition.
The correct direction for laying hardwood floors.
Another option could be identifying the main source of light in your space and run the flooring perpendicular to the light.
If you re open concept is a front door to back door home run the flooring straight from the front door to the back door.