When investing in a new floating laminate floor or any other flooring one should take precaution to assure that the floor will not only look great but also perform great. Here are a few tips on laminate flooring installation that will assist you in achieving your goals. While the requirement of one manufacturer may differ from another the following information is common to many manufacturers. … [Read more...]
Laminate Flooring Terms
September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Acclimation of Laminate Flooring
September 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
The manufacturers of most laminate floors require the cartons of flooring to be acclimated for 48 to 72 hours prior to installation. Acclimation requires conditioning of the flooring material at or near occupancy level. Check the installation instructions to see how they want the material stacked for installation and if the cartons are to be opened or left unopened. The flooring material … [Read more...]
Laminate Floor Manufacturer Installation & Care Instructions
September 21, 2009 By 11 Comments
For the contact information, installation and care instructions of a laminate manufacturer click on a link below. If you need the installation or care instructions of a manufacturer that is not listed, contact Laminate Floor Problems and we will add that manufacturer if available. Abet Laminati Flooring Alloc Laminate Flooring Armstrong Laminate Flooring Balterio Laminate … [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...]
Laminate Floor Care and Maintenance
September 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
Protect Floor from Scratching While laminate flooring has a harder finish than many types of floor covering, all types of floors can loose their appearance from dirt. Abrasive soil scratches and cuts at a floor surface resulting in a dull appearance. Trap dirt, sand and grit by using doormats at outside entrances. Use felt protectors under chair, table and other furniture legs. … [Read more...]
