Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation Decision ???

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Greetings,

I am doing a kitchen make-over and will be installing LVP (vinyl plank) flooring. I'm trying to decide the direction to run the flooring and am considering how it would/should look vs. the hardwood flooring in the adjoining room (foyer).

Option # 1 Run it in the same direction
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Option #2 run it cross-wise to the foyer flooring
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Not sure if there is a 'right' or wrong', but wanted to get some input before I start. I was thinking cross-wise to give it some contrast, but perhaps there is some foot traffic consideration. The flooring will arrive tomorrow. Probably will start laying the floor by the weekend.
 
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I like the cross grain look. In some of the older homes I've seen where there different generations of wood, they had a lot of cross patterns like that.

I've heard - don't know how true it is - that a general rule of thumb is to run the grain along the same path as the greatest source of light. So, if you've got a window in there, you may want to look at it with the grain running 90ª to the window glass.
 
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Run planks direction of the long way room runs, 1st pix

Running across the long way (2nd pix) makes space "feel" smaller/narrow.

Laid thousands of sqft of hardwood plank....
 
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After some YT video watching, it appears that the planks should run either the major length of the room, towards a significant source of light (window), or towards a major feature of the room (probably the largest window).

So, it would be option #1. (I had a feeling) :LOL:
 
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The flooring arrived today. It is a bit lighter than the room visualizer pictures, but it will be fine.
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I got to finish painting the walls and trim, then get the floor ready for planking. Probably will be working it this weekend.
 
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The flooring is in . . .

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Next steps are backsplash and new appliances.
 
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you sure the admiral doesnt want new cabinets and countertops...... that live-aboard scenario is looking better.....isnt it.
 
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The refrige is in. . .
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The new duct work for the range hood is proving to be a challenge . . . not much space up in the ceiling and wires in the way . . . :cautious:
 
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Looking good, Ted! We are about to pull up the carpet in our house and go with vinyl plank flooring in everything but the bedroom. Currently 4 different floor coverings in the house and Admiral wants 1 throughout. Gotta figure out how much sub flooring will be needed in each section to make it all level ... such fun!
 
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If the flooring wasn't enough 'fun', I am also installing backsplash tile. This is where the new oven will go.
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Prior to the tile was the range hood, which needed duct work to the outside. That slowed me down for a day or 2.

I am at a point where I am assigning boat preparation duties to the Admiral, so as to keep things moving forward in all regards. :LOL:
 
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Late to this party, direction is correct imo however the 90s called me and said to tell you they want their counters and cabinets back....
 
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First thing we did in 2008 when we bought the house was change out all the gold things then the green tops next. I did upcylce the peninsula top in the garage. Put on a piano hinge, mounted to wall at sawhorse level. Great workspace.
 
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redneck joe said:
Side note, counter tops would be best to do before doing back splash.
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Too late . . . :LOL:

Actually, the primary motivation in doing the work was to get new appliances . . . which then led to the floor, which lead to painting, and then the back splash, because the old oven/range (with second over over the range) was no longer made, nor desired. We drew the line at that scope of work. Maybe 10 years down the road cabinets and counter tops will be on the agenda. :unsure:
 
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