Laying parquet, in which direction?

Such things as seen in the picture have not come across me so far, except my own mistake. But well, it's good to have that clarified.


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Hi, what happened in the picture? It somehow looks like the distance to the wall was not maintained? And now it bulges because it cannot expand further to the right and left? And do I understand correctly that the "Flüssigkork" is indeed the correct way to finish the terrace door? Is there anything special to consider, or is it basically just a large silicone joint? Best regards, Andreas

These are actually NOT sanding marks on the parquet surface, but visually well-recognizable light refraction planes caused by different light reflections, which have necessarily developed due to warping of the elements. Certainly, any parquet can be sanded to ruin with the appropriate technique and/or "expert" knowledge. However, such a case is not reflected in the photo I posted. Here, the case was somewhat more complex: the cause was related to the installation technique (see the following or attached photo). I only posted the photo so that the persistent questioner "werschtl" can recognize that the installation in the variant he mentioned (2) carries certain "optical risks" and that he might be disappointed by his installation success .... The effect, which especially occurs with floating installation due to the unrestricted warping of the parquet elements, has nothing to do with "high quality" or "less high-priced"! -------------------------------- Best regards: KlaRa

Sure, any parquet can be sanded down to damage with the appropriate technique and/or "expert" knowledge.

Should I take this personally?


Although I would rather prefer option 2 in your case, you should include the explanations from
in your considerations. However, the example given seems to me rather extreme and in my opinion more of an exception.

And do I understand correctly that the "liquid cork" is indeed the correct way to finish at the terrace door?

Well, here too, it’s a matter of taste. The fact is that there must also be an expansion joint there; how one "works" it has to be decided individually.

For me personally, a wall edge profile would be the first choice for floating installation. If liquid cork is to be used, my approach would be to insert a PE round cord beforehand. This prevents adhesion on three sides and thus maintains improved elasticity. The joint is more stable and cracks less. In addition, it saves filling material.

@ "neige": (Quote) However, the cited example seems to me rather quite extreme and, in my opinion, rather the exception. Answer: I am very rarely (to put it humorously) called upon to assess surfaces that have been laid perfectly. In this respect, the installations that I have posted so far and will post in the future are certainly the exception, but on the one hand "extreme" looks different, and on the other hand I only ever see such surfaces myself ... From my point of view, it is important that knowledge and experience are passed down to the base and thereby (if necessary) errors are avoided. >EXTREME< is, however, something else, not the parquet floor shown. This level of damage was still manageable. An example of a different magnitude is the situation visible in the attached photo, which only occurred afterward, when my specifications were not met: Shortly before the store opening, the entire screed on over 1,200m² had to be removed ... Due to my profession, I am daily confronted with other categories, as can be seen. ----------------- Best regards: KlaRa

Well, we don't need to discuss wordplay now. What matters is, as you write, to bring knowledge and experience to the base. Maybe will speak up again. I believe he has now received assistance.

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