Laminate Floor Problems - Solutions - Care - Repair
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What may appear to be a laminate floor gap is not necessarily a gap. With this floor the consumer believed that the floor was starting to develop gaps after in had been installed for a few years. Upon inspection the dark lines along the edge of the planks were found to be a build up of dirt. Laminate planks will often have a slight variation in elevations at the joint. If the floor is not … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
