Floor moulding for expansion gap at fireplace or expandable grout?

5 years ago

My flooring contractor is recommending expandable grout for the expansion gap required between the floating floor and fireplace hearth. He said it looks better than using moulding. I've never heard of that or seen photos.

Has as anyone does this? Would you recommend it or stick with moulding? If anyone has photos they can post, I would greatly appreciate it!

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Uptown Floors

5 years ago

If possible undercut the fireplace, if they have the right skills and tools.

Undercut fireplaces or hearths

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
A piece of trim it is only a small space but I would like to see what the istall looks like . I honestly hardly ever follow all the rules about expansion joints when doing laminate is that what your floor is?
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Original Author
5 years ago
Yes it will be laminate. I haven't started the install yet and will need to order the trim when I order the flooring if I decide to go that route.
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SJ McCarthy
5 years ago
photos of the fireplace please
millworkman
5 years ago
What is expandable grout?
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GannonCo
5 years ago
Uptown Floors solution or attach "T" molding to the floor and floor will go under it. Do NOT use any type of caulk it will look unfinished plus how does he or she plan on capturing the floor? Base molding also holds the floor down.
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