Comments on: Laminate Floor Problems and Concerns http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/ "Your How to Laminate Flooring Source." Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:07:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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

]]> 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?

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:50:00 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-212 Roy For those that do not know what a 'proud edge" is when talking about laminate flooring. A proud edges are differences in height at the joint edge of a laminate plank. Proud edges are often manufacturing related but not a manufacturing defect as there are allowable tolerances and these differ per manufacturer. You can also have what appears as a proud edge that is installation or site related such as those caused by an uneven floor, debris or poorly spread cushion below the laminate. Terry W. Roy
For those that do not know what a ‘proud edge” is when talking about laminate flooring. A proud edges are differences in height at the joint edge of a laminate plank. Proud edges are often manufacturing related but not a manufacturing defect as there are allowable tolerances and these differ per manufacturer. You can also have what appears as a proud edge that is installation or site related such as those caused by an uneven floor, debris or poorly spread cushion below the laminate.
Terry W.

]]> By: Roy Wuchter http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Roy Wuchter Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:42:50 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-208 What causes proud edges? Is it a manufacturing issues, an installation issue or a combination? What causes proud edges? Is it a manufacturing issues, an installation issue or a combination?

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:42:04 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-204 Jeff Unfortunately I don't think you are going to find it in print. We receive the information from Pergo in a form that we are not allowed to share copies of and originally received it a few years ago at one of the many Pergo training courses that Kevin and I have participated in. In recent years I have not seen a repeat of the number of proud edges they consider a problem though we have not been informed by Pergo that it has changed. One thing to remember about proud edges is that the tolerance with Pergo and most all of the laminate manufacturers allows for a pretty good size ledge (not all the same). Some of the manufacturers are now only accepting measurements that are taken on uninstalled planks and this can be a problem if no planks from the original installation are available. If a representative from Pergo see this question and reply please share your knowledge on this issue. Jeff, Now that you have pointed it out, that section of the Laminate Floor Problems website will undergo review to determine if there are any changes. In the meantime, if you have a specific question and would like to share more information with me, feel free to use the contact form. Terry Jeff
Unfortunately I don’t think you are going to find it in print. We receive the information from Pergo in a form that we are not allowed to share copies of and originally received it a few years ago at one of the many Pergo training courses that Kevin and I have participated in. In recent years I have not seen a repeat of the number of proud edges they consider a problem though we have not been informed by Pergo that it has changed.

One thing to remember about proud edges is that the tolerance with Pergo and most all of the laminate manufacturers allows for a pretty good size ledge (not all the same). Some of the manufacturers are now only accepting measurements that are taken on uninstalled planks and this can be a problem if no planks from the original installation are available.

If a representative from Pergo see this question and reply please share your knowledge on this issue.

Jeff, Now that you have pointed it out, that section of the Laminate Floor Problems website will undergo review to determine if there are any changes. In the meantime, if you have a specific question and would like to share more information with me, feel free to use the contact form.
Terry

]]> By: Jeff http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Jeff Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:06:59 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-202 in your 'proud edges' section you mention the following; Pergo also considers 5 or less proud edges per 300 sq. ft. acceptable. Where could I find that info from Pergo? Thanks. Jeff in your ‘proud edges’ section you mention the following; Pergo also considers 5 or less proud edges per 300 sq. ft. acceptable. Where could I find that info from Pergo? Thanks. Jeff

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:40:16 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-192 Sara Water likely got under the laminate floor where it was absorbed into the core and the printed paper that makes up the design. Unless the bubbles go down on their own and they rarely do, your best bet is to replace the tiles in the damaged area with matching tile. Terry Sara
Water likely got under the laminate floor where it was absorbed into the core and the printed paper that makes up the design. Unless the bubbles go down on their own and they rarely do, your best bet is to replace the tiles in the damaged area with matching tile.
Terry

]]> By: sara http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-191 sara Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:48 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-191 I have a laminate floor pergo type. Not the wood one, the fake kind that looks like tiles. I had an under sink leak and water made it sort of come up at the edges. Is there a way to make sure it does not come up? so it would lay flat again instead of sort of having edges that look bubbly? please help/thank you I have a laminate floor pergo type. Not the wood one, the fake kind that looks like tiles.
I had an under sink leak and water made it sort of come up at the edges.
Is there a way to make sure it does not come up?
so it would lay flat again instead of sort of having edges that look bubbly?
please help/thank you

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:33:10 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-124 Linda You mention that the reason your customer called you is that they were having difficulty cleaning the floor. The description of the problem with the floor drying with a gray film it sounds like the customer was not using the correct product to clean the floor or they may have been over using the correct product. Since not all laminate floors are identical my suggestion to you would be to call the customer service or technical department of the manufacturer that made this specific floor. When you describe the problem they should be able to tell you what you will need to do to clean them. Click on the Manufacturer Help link at this website and you may find your answer. http://laminatefloorproblems.com/category/install-laminate-flooring-manufacturers-installation-instructions/ If you don't find a contact number here contact us back and we will see that one is added. Terry Linda
You mention that the reason your customer called you is that they were having difficulty cleaning the floor. The description of the problem with the floor drying with a gray film it sounds like the customer was not using the correct product to clean the floor or they may have been over using the correct product. Since not all laminate floors are identical my suggestion to you would be to call the customer service or technical department of the manufacturer that made this specific floor. When you describe the problem they should be able to tell you what you will need to do to clean them. Click on the Manufacturer Help link at this website and you may find your answer. http://laminatefloorproblems.com/category/install-laminate-flooring-manufacturers-installation-instructions/ If you don’t find a contact number here contact us back and we will see that one is added.
Terry

]]> By: Linda Frankson http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Linda Frankson Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:58:10 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=76#comment-123 Hi. I work as a house keeper and one of my clients has very lovely laminated floors in there new home, They have a matt finish which I had never seen before, there very well installed you can see that a glance. I was called in to work at there home because my client was having problems cleaning them. Cleaning Laminated floors are very easy to do, it usually only takes clean water and a light cleaning solution only to remove scuff marks and dirt brought into the home from the out side and they are as good as new. The problem hear is that these floors do not clean the way there suppose too. You wash them and there seems to be a gray film that covers the floor and when dry they look streaky and the gray film is still there. what to do? Hi.
I work as a house keeper and one of my clients has very lovely laminated floors in there new home, They have a matt finish which I had never seen before, there very well installed you can see that a glance. I was called in to work at there home because my client was having problems cleaning them. Cleaning Laminated floors are very easy to do, it usually only takes clean water and a light cleaning solution only to remove scuff marks and dirt brought into the home from the out side and they are as good as new. The problem hear is that these floors do not clean the way there suppose too. You wash them and there seems to be a gray film that covers the floor and when dry they look streaky and the gray film is still there. what to do?

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