1. Sure you can change direction but it's not very common. The biggest issue is usually maintaining a proper expansion area with floating floors. For those unfamiliar, the entire floor may shift without knowing unless you keep a keen eye on it. That's where spacers come into play. Under door casings is another spot that can cause problems because it's not visible. Try to leave as much space as possible.
Do I use any fasteners or staples in floating, or just rely on the weight of the flooring to keep everything in place?2. That's your preference. Bathrooms depend on usage. Older two person adult household that doesn't slop water around is okay. Kids that play battleship in the tub..not so good. There is no type of wood that will resist water. Kitchen? Distressed or character type floors; hides damage easily.
Maybe I should just go with a dark tile in the kitchen/bath - My brother did hardwood throughout his first floor and there's a freak out everytime somebody does anything with water3. So many options. What's the budget?
well it's 850-1100 sq ft, depending on kitchen & bath, so I'd like to keep the material cost under $3K4. You'll probably be asking yourself when done...why didn't I hire a pro?
If I do the removal of the current flooring myself, what would be a reasonable cost for the installation? I live in Northern Georgiahttp://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/proble ... elines.htmhttp://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/prepar ... listic.htm
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