Comments on: Water Damage Laminate Floor http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/ "Your How to Laminate Flooring Source." Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:07:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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.

]]> 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

]]> 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.

]]> By: Phillip http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Phillip Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:50:37 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-216 Terry, Thanks for the quick response. There is no bubbling only swollen seams. Is there a way that you know of to shrink the swollen seams? We will be purchasing washable throw rugs next time we go to the store. Thanks again. Phillip Terry,
Thanks for the quick response. There is no bubbling only swollen seams. Is there a way that you know of to shrink the swollen seams? We will be purchasing washable throw rugs next time we go to the store. Thanks again.
Phillip

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:59:30 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-213 Phillip If it is only around the sink area where the edges as you describe are "bubbling", you may have a slow leak that is causing a moisture issue below the laminate. Unfortunately you will often not be able to see this and will need to have someone such as a flooring inspector or installer check it with a moisture detector. While I have seen a few bubbled areas flatten out as an area dries this is not common and I have never heard of a successful way to shrink or repair them other then plank replacement. If it is only in front of the sink and you are sure the bubbles are from topical moisture you might consider using a washable throw rug in front of the sink. Terry W. Phillip Phillip
If it is only around the sink area where the edges as you describe are “bubbling”, you may have a slow leak that is causing a moisture issue below the laminate. Unfortunately you will often not be able to see this and will need to have someone such as a flooring inspector or installer check it with a moisture detector.

While I have seen a few bubbled areas flatten out as an area dries this is not common and I have never heard of a successful way to shrink or repair them other then plank replacement.

If it is only in front of the sink and you are sure the bubbles are from topical moisture you might consider using a washable throw rug in front of the sink.
Terry W.
Phillip

]]> By: Phillip http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Phillip Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:08:13 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-210 Hello, We recently moved into a house with new wood type laminate flooring throughout (including the kitchen). The floor looks great. The problem we are having is some of the seams are swelling where the planks join in the kitchen around the sink area. There is no bubbling or damaged to the laminate only the seams. We do our best to clean up any water that spills as soon as we notice, but water still manages to get on to the flooring. Is there any way to shrink or fix the swollen seams without pulling up the floor and replacing the planks? Because of the water issue with this type of flooring, it feels we are always walking on eggshells around the house (especially the kitchen). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Phillip Hello,
We recently moved into a house with new wood type laminate flooring throughout (including the kitchen). The floor looks great. The problem we are having is some of the seams are swelling where the planks join in the kitchen around the sink area. There is no bubbling or damaged to the laminate only the seams. We do our best to clean up any water that spills as soon as we notice, but water still manages to get on to the flooring.

Is there any way to shrink or fix the swollen seams without pulling up the floor and replacing the planks? Because of the water issue with this type of flooring, it feels we are always walking on eggshells around the house (especially the kitchen). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Phillip

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:31:28 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-186 Sean If the laminate is installed in more than one room or area you might consider removing one of the areas, use those boards to make repairs to the other area. Replace the removed area with new planks that closely match and divide the areas with a "T" style transition. Unless you are able to get more matching planks this is the only way I can think of obtaining a good appearance with a fix. Unfortunately steam cleaning laminate floor will damage many laminates causing the blisters, curling and bubbling your mother experienced. Terry Sean
If the laminate is installed in more than one room or area you might consider removing one of the areas, use those boards to make repairs to the other area. Replace the removed area with new planks that closely match and divide the areas with a “T” style transition. Unless you are able to get more matching planks this is the only way I can think of obtaining a good appearance with a fix. Unfortunately steam cleaning laminate floor will damage many laminates causing the blisters, curling and bubbling your mother experienced.
Terry

]]> By: Sean lally http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Sean lally Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-181 Hi there - my mother used a steam vac on our new laminate floor and caused curling and minor bubbling on several boards along the edges of the laminate. Is there any way to fix this or make it look a bit better? I have not been able to locate enough replacement boards - apparently, these boards are no longer made. Thank you. Hi there – my mother used a steam vac on our new laminate floor and caused curling and minor bubbling on several boards along the edges of the laminate. Is there any way to fix this or make it look a bit better? I have not been able to locate enough replacement boards – apparently, these boards are no longer made. Thank you.

]]> By: Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:51:00 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-162 Bill First you need to make sure that the aluminum door frame is properly sealed against outside moisture. Secondly you should make sure you have the proper trim along the sliding door to help prevent moisture transfer to the laminate and cover the expansion gap that needs to be left along a vertical surface such as the track for a sliding door. I have posted an information page on transitions that you will find by following the link below. http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/laminate-moldings-and-transitions/ Terry Bill
First you need to make sure that the aluminum door frame is properly sealed against outside moisture. Secondly you should make sure you have the proper trim along the sliding door to help prevent moisture transfer to the laminate and cover the expansion gap that needs to be left along a vertical surface such as the track for a sliding door. I have posted an information page on transitions that you will find by following the link below. http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/laminate-moldings-and-transitions/

Terry

]]> By: Bill Mays http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Bill Mays Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:37:13 +0000 http://laminatefloorproblems.com/?p=72#comment-160 Our new laminate kitchen floor adjoins the exterior aluminum door sill and I notice that condensation is forming there due to the temperature difference outside to inside. I am concerned that this could damage the laminate. What can I do to prevent moisture damage to the laminate at the contact point with the door sill? Our new laminate kitchen floor adjoins the exterior aluminum door sill and I notice that condensation is forming there due to the temperature difference outside to inside. I am concerned that this could damage the laminate. What can I do to prevent moisture damage to the laminate at the contact point with the door sill?

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