Acclimation: The adaptation of the laminate floor to its installation environment. Backer (Backing): In laminated flooring the bottom layer is called backer layer or balancing layer and is usually made from a resin-impregnated Kraft paper. The backer is designed to be the same weight as the wearlayer to provide balance and stability. If the backer is lighter or heavier than the wearlayer, the … [Read more...]
Water Damage Laminate Floor
September 20, 2009 By 8 Comments
Water Damage to Laminate Flooring Plumbing and Appliance Leaks Water damage from plumbing and appliance leaks such as dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and ice makers can result in buckling of a laminate floor. Often these leaks are very slow and go unnoticed. Slow leaks are often difficult to identify as they are below the laminate where they penetrate into the laminates … [Read more...]
Expansion Space Around Walls and Fixed Objects
September 20, 2009 By 14 Comments
Expansion Space Walls and Fixed Objects During laminate floor installation the proper expansion space must be left around all walls and vertical surfaces. Without the proper expansion space a floor may buckle and gap due to the normal expansion and contraction of the laminate floating floor. Expansion space must be left around fixed objects such as pipes, cabinets, fireplace hearths, … [Read more...]
