Floating Floor Vs. Glued Floor Noise
Floating floors, both glued-seam and snap-and-lock, need expansion gaps between the perimeter of the flooring and the wall. A standard expansion gap is about 1/2 inch but could be more or less, depending on the manufacturer’s specs. Without a gap, when the flooring expands, typically due to humidity, it can press against the wall, stressing the seams between the planks. The result can be slight floor lift or broken glued-seam bonds, both of which increase the risk of squeaks.
