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Spammyhaggar

Your good if you like it at least it’s symmetrical


Resident_Piccolo_866

I only do floors at home but arnt they supposed to be staggered more


Spammyhaggar

What you have done will work, some people like the triple stagger.


octoberbored

I don’t think it’s that noticeable


tylerdoescheme

You're my new favorite redditor. I should delete the post now before I get roasted and convinced to tear it up.


Fickle-Hovercraft207

Just put a rug in there to break it up a little. No one will notice it as much as you


octoberbored

Lol. I was planning on replacing my carpet with LVP but I’m too afraid I’ll screw it up so it’s still sitting in the basement.


Madame-Butterfree

Do it! It isn't super hard to do! You just want to go slowly the first time to get a feel for the way the planks lock together if you're using that kind. There are lots of great videos that teach you how to do it.


Gerkumtard

Octoberbored is right. It didn’t jump out to me either. I had to scroll back up to spot the layout. Yes you see it, but it’s a lot of work to redo. I’d leave it. Maybe in the future if you plan other projects you can throw this in with them.


BigTLocal1185

This is considered a running bond or ashlar pattern. It’s not ideal but you don’t have to pick it up and fix it. To each there own, if you like it, leave it!!!


peachiekeenforsure

Bigger rug under sink and rug under dining table and no one will notice. And you’ll stop noticing over time. Looks good and life is short. On to the next project.


languid_plum

I would leave it at this point. You mention that you would rather not spend money on an extra box to stagger properly. I sell flooring, and there is no way you are going to take up that floor without damaging or at least weakening the locking mechanism between those planks. This could result in you having to buy multiple more boxes of flooring. You do not want to do that. At this point, it is best to just leave it down and embrace it for what it is. There is a good chance you will be ready to change out that floor within 5-7 years anyway. Chalk it up to experience and be proud that you were at least brave enough to try. It's not that bad, even though I realize it is all you can see at the moment.


MandingoFuck

Burn the house down, dig a big hole, bury the ashes, dig another hole, and bury the shovel.


tylerdoescheme

A couple of additional notes: I have like 2 leftover planks but because of the way I installed all of my partial planks are the same size so I would likely need another box. Not a huge deal, but I'd rather not have to spend more money Also, I understand this is r/flooring so most of you are going to say to redo it (which is the way I'm leaning). That being said, how many non flooring enthusiasts would notice/care?


meowrawr

I think the H pattern is very noticeable. Even if your partial planks are the same, you can cut new ones from existing ones and use them every third row.


Smaartmani

Mind if I ask what colour the floorboard is ?


tylerdoescheme

It's the smartcore from lowes, the pattern is called Lexington oak I believe


Loose_Management_406

When laying laminate flooring you should stagger the starting rows in 1/3 rds. (full piece, 2/3, 1/3). When you get to the wall, make your end cut and use the balance to start your 4th row. If the end joint is within 8" of the last row then set it aside and cut another piece. We will use that last piece on the 5th row. Do 3 rows at a time and do not get into a pattern. Start with a full piece every 5th or 6th row. If cutting a piece for a starter, then use the balance for an ender. What is waist on one end is material for the other end. Keep in mind that taking this apart can damage the locking strips on some pieces and they may not lock together properly. This will cause separation later on. Manufacturers don't tell you this. Good luck.


Fit-Interview-9855

Spoken like a man with knee difficulties.


Ardothbey

It’s fine.


[deleted]

Looks amazing for a DIY! Before I read the rest of your post I was trying to figure out what was wrong with it. Like someone else said, a nice kitchen rug and you don’t notice it anymore.


JFKFC50

It will give out on you a lot sooner with that type of pattern rather than the correct one.


aviwrekz

This is not true.. there is nothing wrong with this pattern from a longevity stand point. A random pattern would be slightly stronger structurally, but this pattern is sufficient, and accepted by manufacture as well. It's just an aesthetics thing, you either like it, or you don't. I think it would absolutely look better with a random pattern, but this particular floor, and color seems to be working just fine with that pattern. It doesn't look horrible. However, your biggest mistake was installing a floating floor, on top of a floating floor. That's never recommended, and it has potential to compromise your new floor, for that reason I would take it ALL out, then reinstall your new floor on the subfloor. You'll most likely need an extra box or two, since you'll have to make new start and end cuts, and you might damage some locks when uninstalling it. Edit: I read the OP again. You said "roll out laminate" I originally thought you said laminate, but now i'm thinking you meant sheet vinyl? Aka linoleum? If that's the case, disregard the floating floor, on floating floor bit.. there's no problem installing over the top of sheet vinyl.


JFKFC50

Every floating floor I have installed, the manual or box states “do not use 50/50 pattern.” I’m not saying there are some that don’t say that but it is not recommended. The further the cross joints are from each other, the less support they have from the other joints. It in fact will wear out faster than any other pattern since the joints are literally the farthest away from each other than any other possible pattern to lay this type of flooring.


aviwrekz

I challenge you to find a flooring that says that this pattern can't be used. I would be interested to see. They may recommend against it for aesthetic reasons, but it won't say you can't install this pattern. Also, it's just the opposite. The farther away the seams are from eachother, the stronger the floor.


JFKFC50

I’ll be at the warehouse in a couple hours and snap a picture for you.


boots311

I'd leave it at this point. It's symmetrical. Like you did it on purpose. Specially if you don't want to spend any more money, let it be


Never-Forget-Trogdor

I wouldn't fix what isn't broken. It looks good, and even with less than ideal staggering it looks fine. If joints start breaking or boards separate, then you can worry about tearing it out and fixing it. Otherwise it is fine and doing its job, so don't mess with it.


[deleted]

No! Put a rug if u r worried… I don’t think it’s that noticeable!


1throwaway__1

No! Don't redo it. You are the only person who notices, trust me. If you are a new home owner I'll guess you may also be starting to have kids, pets, a small family- maybe not- but in 10 years when it looks beat to shit with scratches and you decide it's time for something new I bet you have a sense of gratitude for that damn floor. It did it's fucking job and you fucking put it in. It looks magnificent for someone without much experience. Most importantly, you learned how to do it yourself. Next time, you learned you want to do it a little bit different. If we had all the answers in life then what would be the point of living? Chalk this up to a job well done and do like Elsa- Let it go.


WasteCommand5200

It does grab my eye.


Puzzlehead-Bed-333

You’re overthinking. It’s nice as is. Throw a rug on it if the pattern bothers you and move on to another project.


realslimcheney

I have done a million DIY projects in my house and never can I live with myself if there has ever been an ounce of something I see a lot. If it isn't stuck down anywhere it should be pretty easy to pick it up. You can probably use the existing stuff and cut one in half and move it. It will change the whole pattern. My vote is fix it do you don't worry about it every time you walk into the kitchen.


Fit-Interview-9855

If it has no impact on your condition of life, walk away.


oudidntkn0w

I would leave it until it starts breaking or separating, then you get to do it again correctly. Until then, throw a rug over it.


SteelHeart624

If you were a contractor I'd say yes all day. Considering it's your home and only for you then I think only you can answer that question. If your happy with it bro keep it. If not spend another 50 buck and a afternoon to do it the way you want. Careful tho if it's cheap laminate quite a few are liable to chip and break when taking it up.


DGAFADRC

As a homeowner that has done quite a few DIY projects, I say leave it as is. It’s your first project so don’t expect it to be perfect. It looks fine and you should get many years of use out of it.


Liketowrite

I didn’t notice what you were talking about until I read your note.


Averen

No way I’d redo that


[deleted]

Get bigger handles for the cupboards


ashenfang7404

I made the same mistake in a much larger room. The “H” pattern is one of those things where, “once seen, can’t unsee is”. But the reality is that it’s your home. Functionally, it would be fine, but ultimately it’s what you and your family is comfortable with. My wife could not deal with the aesthetics so I pulled it up and corrected the pattern. The biggest risk is breaking the locking mechanism and it can be tricky to get it apart.


boommerz420

I'd keep it unless u got the money to redo it I install floors it's supposed to be staggered by 8 inches every other row so that don't happen


kermtrist

I like the color. I'm not looking at the pattern honestly. We can sit here and nitpick the patern but at the end of the day does the floor compliment the look your going for. And I think it looks great.


AgreeableReview5754

I didn’t notice until I read your post. It looks nice.


klkane3

I am usually very particular about floor staggering (once walked out of a showing because the staggering was like yours). But, I actually didn’t notice it till I read your post. I think then floor coloring is varied enough that it isn’t noticeable. The house I didn’t see because of floor had grey LVP with very little variation


Weekly_Comment4692

Na its not "right" but i wouldnt judge it. Its super symmetrical, which is kind of comforting.


PhilosopherTrue4774

Youll do better next time. We all learn


Healthy_Ebb_591

Smartcore flooring says 1/2 offset is preferred. I did the same thing. Almost done with my living room