Laminate Floor Problems - Solutions - Care - Repair
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A solid spot on the printed design in a laminate floor is a print error. While this is a manufacturer related deficiency planks with an obvious printing error should not be installed. Once installed the manufacturer will usually pass the problem on to the installer and may only cover the cost of the replacement board when reported in a timely matter. … [Read more...]
Chipped Plank Corners It is the responsibility of the installer to check all planks prior to installing. Most all laminate manufacturers take the view that when you install a damaged plank such as one with a chip in it, this becomes your responsibility and not theirs. Chips at plank corners, especially those that cross over between planks are caused either during the installation process or … [Read more...]
Laminate Floor Problems Delamination When the laminate releases from the core material this results in delamination. Delamination may be seen in the field of the blank as a bubble. Delamination may also be found along an edge. When an area of delamination continues across the seam of the planks this is almost always a site related condition. Core Voids in surface of Laminate … [Read more...]
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...]
Staggering of Laminate Floor Laminate flooring manufacturers require their floors to be staggered anywhere from 8 to 12 inches or more. (See manufacturers installation instructions.) A floating floor that is not staggered will look odd. A floating floor not staggered properly will compromise its strength and structural stability. The planks in the photo above have not been staggered. … [Read more...]
