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Hi Scott, I can't say for flooring specifically, but general staining tips that have served me well: 1. Clean thoroughly between grits. This helps eliminate bits of grit that have come loose and can leave swirls and scratches. 2. You may want to consider using a wood conditioner. It will absorb...

Thanks for the reply. It's been interesting to see that there seem to be two schools of thought here. I'm finding a lot of people agreeing with me, but also a fair percentage that don't. Both groups seem to feel that their perspective is common sense. I know most people probably wouldn't notice...

Hopefully these are better. Some of the planks are indeed staggered and only overlap by a foot. Most however are nearly side by side. The worst cases are groups of 3. Thanks.

I wondered if you were joking. Hard to tell sometimes. I'll try and get better photos. Lighting and camera aren't the best. Thanks.

You don't see any issue with identical boards being placed side by side?

Thanks guys. Manufacturer instructions say to draw from several boxes at once, but that's to account for dye lot variations. Best photos I could get right now. No lighting in there yet. Maybe later in the day I can get some better shots. Sticky notes mark boards that are identical, same sticky...

Hi All. Glad to join this group. From a quick look through the threads, looks like you guys know your stuff. I'm a tradesman and home owner in Canada. Right now could really use some urgent help with a problem I'm having. Please check my post in laminate: Laminate install - matched planks...

Hi All, First post here. I've worked in construction for over 20 years (electrician) and currently have a reno taking place in my own home. We just had our laminate flooring professionally installed and are not very impressed. The flooring is a wood plank style, with about 11 or 12 distinctly...