Comments for Laminate Floor Problems - Solutions - Care - Repair http://laminatefloorproblems.com "Your How to Laminate Flooring Source." Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:07:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Water Damage Laminate Floor by Teri Easterling http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Teri Easterling Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:07:30 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-229 Thanks. That's sort of what I figured, tile or vinyl. I'd get rid of the dog or fix him, but he's not mine and I got out voted. A story for a different time and place. Thanks. That’s sort of what I figured, tile or vinyl. I’d get rid of the dog or fix him, but he’s not mine and I got out voted. A story for a different time and place.

]]> Comment on Laminate Floor Manufacturer Installation & Care Instructions by Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/install-laminate-flooring-manufacturers-installation-instructions/laminate-floor-manufacturer-installation-cleaning-instructions/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:55:03 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=149#comment-228 Norma Perhaps one of our Canadian readers or suppliers will have an answer for you. Terry Norma
Perhaps one of our Canadian readers or suppliers will have an answer for you.
Terry

]]> Comment on Water Damage Laminate Floor by Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:54:00 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-227 Teri I would get rid of the dog! If you are willing to put up with an animal that is going to frequently pee on your floor, walls and door frames consider ceramic tile and not laminate. Terry Teri
I would get rid of the dog! If you are willing to put up with an animal that is going to frequently pee on your floor, walls and door frames consider ceramic tile and not laminate.
Terry

]]> Comment on Install Laminate Flooring Subfloor Flat and Level Requirement by Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/install-laminate-flooring-subfloor-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:50:25 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=37#comment-226 George You are using the term "oil canning"waviness across the flat areas of the board and "bowing" a warp along the length of the board and ask if you can save it? While the short answer to can you save it? would be "unlikely", there is a possibility you may be able to save it. First you need to determine why it has occurred. A few of the many things that need to be determined are: Is the laminate installed over concrete or wood? Is the subfloor flat? Is the relative humidity controlled? Is there proper expansion around all fixed objects? Is there a maintenance or other site related concern? Good luck, Terry George
You are using the term “oil canning”waviness across the flat areas of the board and “bowing” a warp along the length of the board and ask if you can save it? While the short answer to can you save it? would be “unlikely”, there is a possibility you may be able to save it. First you need to determine why it has occurred. A few of the many things that need to be determined are: Is the laminate installed over concrete or wood? Is the subfloor flat? Is the relative humidity controlled? Is there proper expansion around all fixed objects? Is there a maintenance or other site related concern?
Good luck,
Terry

]]> Comment on Laminate Floor Manufacturer Installation & Care Instructions by Amjad http://laminatefloorproblems.com/install-laminate-flooring-manufacturers-installation-instructions/laminate-floor-manufacturer-installation-cleaning-instructions/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Amjad Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:41:15 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=149#comment-225 Hi dears I will be thankful if you tell me which kind of laminate flooring is popular in Canada, Norma surface, Silk, Mirror, Higlassy, Hand scraped, Crystal , ...? And which color, light or dark? Thanks again. Hi dears
I will be thankful if you tell me which kind of laminate flooring is popular in Canada,
Norma surface, Silk, Mirror, Higlassy, Hand scraped, Crystal , …?
And which color, light or dark?
Thanks again.

]]> Comment on Water Damage Laminate Floor by Teri Easterling http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Teri Easterling Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:56:09 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-222 We have 3 dogs, one of whom "marks" frequently at corners and door frames. We rarely catch him in the act to clean up immediately. "Fixing" the dog is not an option that other family members will discuss. From reading this site, it appears that laminate may not be the way to go for us. The old, nasty carpet is installed over sub-flooring. I do not want to replace with carpet. However, I don't want to spend what hardwood would cost, since we probably will not be in the house in 5 years. The neighborhood is a mixture of houses, most 30+ years old, some with old hardwood floors. Any other flooring suggestions would be appreciated. We have 3 dogs, one of whom “marks” frequently at corners and door frames. We rarely catch him in the act to clean up immediately. “Fixing” the dog is not an option that other family members will discuss.

From reading this site, it appears that laminate may not be the way to go for us. The old, nasty carpet is installed over sub-flooring. I do not want to replace with carpet. However, I don’t want to spend what hardwood would cost, since we probably will not be in the house in 5 years. The neighborhood is a mixture of houses, most 30+ years old, some with old hardwood floors.

Any other flooring suggestions would be appreciated.

]]> Comment on Install Laminate Flooring Subfloor Flat and Level Requirement by george l hundt http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/install-laminate-flooring-subfloor-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-221 george l hundt Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:10:38 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=37#comment-221 Can i save wood laminate flooring that oil canning and bowing up in numerous areas? Can i save wood laminate flooring that oil canning and bowing up in numerous areas?

]]> Comment on Laminate Floor Problems and Concerns by Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:41:43 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-220 Shirley, Many people use laminate and wood with good success. If you have an active family and it is going to be difficult for you to keep water off the floor you might want to consider one of the many vinyl plank floors. While I stay away from recommending any one brand you can check them out at your local flooring dealer or a big box store. Terry Shirley, Many people use laminate and wood with good success. If you have an active family and it is going to be difficult for you to keep water off the floor you might want to consider one of the many vinyl plank floors. While I stay away from recommending any one brand you can check them out at your local flooring dealer or a big box store.
Terry

]]> Comment on Laminate Moldings and Transitions by Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/laminate-moldings-and-transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-219 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:35:10 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=318#comment-219 Clayton, It is good to receive this word of compliment from a another expert flooring inspector. Glad that you enjoy the site and hope you visit regularly. Terry and Kevin Clayton, It is good to receive this word of compliment from a another expert flooring inspector. Glad that you enjoy the site and hope you visit regularly.
Terry and Kevin

]]> Comment on Laminate Floor Problems and Concerns by Shirley http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Shirley Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:32:23 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-218 We are getting ready to install laminate flooring in our kitchen and dining rooms. I like the look of wood, but thought that laminate would hold up better. I am concerned with water in the kitchen. Is there another wood like product that would be more practical for the kitchen? We are getting ready to install laminate flooring in our kitchen and dining rooms. I like the look of wood, but thought that laminate would hold up better. I am concerned with water in the kitchen. Is there another wood like product that would be more practical for the kitchen?

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