"John Kelly" wrote in message
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I've done a search on google groups and can't find an answer so....

I want to use some real wood flooring - the type that fits together like
laminate but is solid wood so can be sanded and varnished. Anyone used
some? Does it need a 10mm expansion gap around the room or can it be
fitted snug to the walls?

I have heard that instead of removing the skirting boards and refitting, it
is also
not unusual to leave the skirting in place, leave an expansion gap, and hide
it by fitting 1/2" quadrant beading to the skirting. Not for the
perfectionists though!

Andy.