Expansion Space Archives - Laminate Floor Problems

Laminate Floor Peaking

By Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer 2 Comments

Laminate floor peaking, buckling, cupping, words often used to describe peaking, though somewhat different problems. Each of these conditions is coupled with excessive moisture, and often installation related concerns. In this article we will discuss laminate floor peaking and touch on the buckling and cupping of laminate floors. [Read more…]

Expansion Space For Laminate Flooring

By Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer 42 Comments

For laminate flooring expansion space is required around walls, fixed objects all vertical surfaces and even screws and other fasteners used to hold an item in place such as a closet slider on top of the laminate floor. Failure to leave the proper expansion space will often result in the planks squeaking, lifting or separating. Even a single plank such as in the picture above can lock in a floor and cause problems for other parts of the installation. [Read more…]

Flooring is one of the largest investments a homeowner will make. At times, your expensive laminate, hardwood or other flooring investment will fail.

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