Click and lock flooring - Revision history

Editor at 21:10, 18 January 2021

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	* Mortise and tenon joints.		* Mortise and tenon joints.
	* Oriented strand board.		* Oriented strand board.
		+	* Subfloor.
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.
	* Tongue and groove joint.		* Tongue and groove joint.

Editor at 19:05, 25 November 2020

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Bamboo flooring.
	* Cork flooring.		* Cork flooring.
	* Engineered bamboo.		* Engineered bamboo.

Editor at 17:08, 21 September 2020

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	* Types of flooring.		* Types of flooring.
	* Underfloor heating.		* Underfloor heating.
		+	* Vinyl flooring.

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Editor at 15:34, 14 July 2020

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	* Oriented strand board.		* Oriented strand board.
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.
		+	* Tongue and groove joint.
	* Types of flooring.		* Types of flooring.
	* Underfloor heating.		* Underfloor heating.

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Editor at 12:54, 14 July 2020

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	These planks have specially milled tongue and groove (T&G) treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.		These planks have specially milled tongue and groove (T&G) treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.

−	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove ~~create~~ a strong parallel joint. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.	+	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove connection creates a strong parallel joint. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.

	= Installation =		= Installation =

Editor at 09:27, 14 July 2020

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	Engineered flooring typically consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.		Engineered flooring typically consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.

−	These planks have specially milled tongue and groove treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.	+	These planks have specially milled tongue and groove (T&G) treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.

	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove create a strong parallel joint. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.		Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove create a strong parallel joint. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.

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	Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the materials on the floor in a mock up before installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.		Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the materials on the floor in a mock up before installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.

−	It is important to leave slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion once the boards are locked in place. This can be covered later with a profiled edge trim.	+	It is important to leave slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion once the boards are locked in place. This can be covered later with a profiled edge trim, or filled with a flexible filler.

	= Underfloor heating =		= Underfloor heating =

−	Certain types of click and lock flooring (such as those suitable for transferring ~~hea~~) can be installed over underfloor heating (UFH). Options include engineered flooring, bamboo and laminate.	+	Certain types of click and lock flooring (such as those suitable for transferring heat) can be installed over underfloor heating (UFH). Options include engineered flooring, bamboo and laminate.

	UFH is a form of heating in which the floor surface of a space is heated and this heat is then radiated (and convected) throughout the space to create comfortable thermal conditions.		UFH is a form of heating in which the floor surface of a space is heated and this heat is then radiated (and convected) throughout the space to create comfortable thermal conditions.

Designing Buildings at 07:25, 14 July 2020

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	Click and lock flooring (also known as snap and lock flooring, lock flooring, drop and lock flooring, snap lock flooring or click together flooring) is a type of flooring that is primarily used on floating floors over subfloors. As a type of floating floor, click and lock floors are not fixed to the substrate layer below (which may be, for example, the structural floor, an underlay, an underfloor heating construction or acoustic or thermal insulation).		Click and lock flooring (also known as snap and lock flooring, lock flooring, drop and lock flooring, snap lock flooring or click together flooring) is a type of flooring that is primarily used on floating floors over subfloors. As a type of floating floor, click and lock floors are not fixed to the substrate layer below (which may be, for example, the structural floor, an underlay, an underfloor heating construction or acoustic or thermal insulation).

−	Floating floors are held in place as a ~~result~~ of their own weight, the boundaries of the room in which they are laid, the fixings between the elements of the floating floor, and friction between the floating floor and the substrate. Floating floors are particularly common in refurbishment works, and can be used to help improve the thermal or acoustic insulation of a floor construction.	+	Floating floors are held in place by a combination of their own weight, the boundaries of the room in which they are laid, the fixings between the elements of the floating floor, and friction between the floating floor and the substrate. Floating floors are particularly common in refurbishment works, and can be used to help improve the thermal or acoustic insulation of a floor construction.

	= Fitting the boards together =		= Fitting the boards together =

−	Click and lock flooring ~~is generally~~ manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths. It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and engineered bamboo. ~~It is~~ not ~~frequently~~ used for solid hardwood flooring, although ~~click and lock~~ is becoming more widely available ~~as an installation option for solid wood flooring~~.	+	Click and lock flooring can be manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths. It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and engineered bamboo. Historically, it has not generally been used for solid hardwood flooring, although this is now becoming more widely available.

−	Engineered flooring consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.	+	Engineered flooring typically consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.

−	These planks have specially milled tongue and groove treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the ~~groove of the corresponding~~ groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.	+	These planks have specially milled tongue and groove treatments on each edge. Angled tongue (male) projections are formed onto one edge of a board while a matching angled groove (female) recession is cut on the other edge. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the adjoining board to form a strong, flush joint.

−	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, ~~except~~ instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove create a strong parallel joint.	+	Tongue and groove joints are variations on the mortise and tenon joint, but instead of joining two pieces at a right angle (like a mortise and tenon joint), the tongue and groove create a strong parallel joint. However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.
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−	However, unlike basic tongue and groove flooring ~~(which fits together at the edge)~~, click lock flooring joins at the interlocking edge and then gets snapped into place through the application of firm, downward pressure.	+

	= Installation =		= Installation =

−	~~Since~~ click and lock products do not require glue or nails, they are popular options for do-it-yourself flooring installation. ~~Clicking the two boards together simply requires downward pressure and~~ is generally a fairly quick process that does not ~~usually~~ require a professional contractor.	+	As click and lock products do not require glue or nails, they are popular options for do-it-yourself flooring installation. It is generally a fairly quick process that does not necessarily require a professional contractor.

	An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may or may not be necessary to remove old flooring, a suitable underlay should always be used. For noise reduction, it is advisable to use high quality underlay materials under click and lock flooring.		An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may or may not be necessary to remove old flooring, a suitable underlay should always be used. For noise reduction, it is advisable to use high quality underlay materials under click and lock flooring.
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	* Concrete slab.		* Concrete slab.
	* Cork.		* Cork.
−	* Hardwood ~~(but not engineered wood)~~.	+	* Hardwood.
	* Linoleum.		* Linoleum.
	* Natural stone (if smooth).		* Natural stone (if smooth).
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	Before installation, materials should be given time to acclimatise to their environment. The unopened boxes can sit for 48 hours or more at normal room temperature to give them time to adjust. If the boards have not been given enough time to acclimatise, boards can buckle or gaps can develop. This problem can be resolved with a device called a floor gap fixer after the installation is complete, but it is advisable to take suitable precautions beforehand.		Before installation, materials should be given time to acclimatise to their environment. The unopened boxes can sit for 48 hours or more at normal room temperature to give them time to adjust. If the boards have not been given enough time to acclimatise, boards can buckle or gaps can develop. This problem can be resolved with a device called a floor gap fixer after the installation is complete, but it is advisable to take suitable precautions beforehand.

−	Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the materials on the floor as a mock up before installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.	+	Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the materials on the floor in a mock up before installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.

−	It is important to leave slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion once the boards are locked in place.	+	It is important to leave slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion once the boards are locked in place. This can be covered later with a profiled edge trim.

	= Underfloor heating =		= Underfloor heating =

Editor at 17:16, 13 July 2020

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	= Fitting the boards together =		= Fitting the boards together =

−	Click and lock flooring is generally manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths.	+	Click and lock flooring is generally manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths. It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and engineered bamboo. It is not frequently used for solid hardwood flooring, although click and lock is becoming more widely available as an installation option for solid wood flooring.
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−	It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and engineered bamboo. It is not frequently used for solid hardwood flooring, although click and lock is becoming more widely available as an installation option.	+

	Engineered flooring consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.		Engineered flooring consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.

Editor at 17:11, 13 July 2020

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	Click and lock flooring is generally manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths.		Click and lock flooring is generally manufactured in boards or planks of varying lengths and widths.

−	It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and bamboo. It is not frequently used for solid hardwood flooring, although click and lock is becoming more widely available as an installation option.	+	It is most commonly produced in engineered wood, laminate and other materials such as cork, vinyl and engineered bamboo. It is not frequently used for solid hardwood flooring, although click and lock is becoming more widely available as an installation option.

	Engineered flooring consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.		Engineered flooring consists of boards made up of three or four layers of laminated timber, held together at right angles by glue to create a plank typically of around 14mm thickness. Laminate flooring is a compressed fibreboard plank covered with an image of a material such as timber, stone, tiles and so on that is then given a protective coating.
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	* Cork flooring.		* Cork flooring.
		+	* Engineered bamboo.
	* Floating floor.		* Floating floor.
	* Laminate flooring.		* Laminate flooring.