Laminating around hearth Help, advice, information, answers and tips on all types of flooring from laminate and carpet to timber and vinyl

[matthill79]

I'm about to start laminating the floor in the living room and plan to replace the skirting and architrave with new skirting as I don't like the look of beading to hide the gaps.

My problem is that I have a stone hearth that is set on concrete and I want to know how to lay the laminate around it to make it look its best. Should/can I butt the laminate to the hearth? I've also seen some cork strips which may do the job but still don't look great.

Can anyone help please?
Matt

[rosebery]

Fairly tight to the hearth but still leave a small gap compared with the edges which will be under your new skirtings. The laminate suppliers will provide you with a "special" filler coloured to match the laminate to fill the gap. Bit like silicone sealant and you apply it with a cartridge gun.

Cheers

[matthill79]

Thanks. I've ordered my laminate from B&Q, can you reccomend a filler or brand?

[rosebery]

B&Q sell it. Ask the gentleman in there which one he recommends for the floor you have purchased.

Cheers