How To Fix Laminate Flooring Mistakes

Very common installation mistake.

How to fix laminate flooring mistakes.

I was installing mostly carpet an vinyl flooring. Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can cause certain types of laminate flooring to swell and shrink slightly. Let the floor dry completely before you proceed. My first laminate flooring installation.

I worked in a lot of new construction houses. Clean the damaged area to remove any dirt from the chip or scratch. Bad laminate installation installed too close to walls. The kitchen cabinets were also installed on top of the flooring.

This method works for minor chips and scratches that can be repaired with putty or a marker specifically made to repair laminate flooring. Laminate flooring is designed to be installed as floated floor thus it is not nailed or glued to the sub floor and works as one big pancake that expands and contract with temperature humidity changes. Wipe the damaged part of the floor with a clean damp cloth. You don t have to live with a mistake like that.

Storing your laminate flooring materials in your garage basement or foyer also keeps them from being exposed to the elements. Occasionally i would see another installer on the job site installing a laminate floor. Need to replace one of your click lock planks. Before this i never did it before.

For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning. There s no need to worry replacing a plank is a quick and s. A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor. Bad laminate installation is caused from this floor being installed too close to the walls which caused the floor to hump up across the middle.

There are several simple options to fix it. Back in early 2003 i installed my first ever laminate floor. Custom pieces the best option for covering gaps in laminate flooring is by using custom pieces. Over time this can result in noticeable gaps and other inconsistencies.

Click on photos to enlarge. The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible.