Michael....you're right about the expansion. My brother left about 1/2" around the edges, covered by the 1/4 round molding, and did not fasten it down, so it is a floating floor. We left in the padding that was under the carpeting, which acts as a moisture barrier, just like you would put down over concrete if you were installing the flooring in a slab foundation home. Really gives the wood a "soft" feel, and deadens the sound considerably. We left carpeting in three places: 1) driver and passenger area, 2) on both sides of the queen bed island, & 3) around raised toilet area in bathroom.
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