Laminate subfloor moisture testing often overlooked yet most critical when installing laminate flooring. Concrete slab and wood subfloor both have moisture limits. Failure to skip laminate subfloor moisture testing often results in laminate floor failures. Failure to Perform Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing Buckling, cupping, squeaking, raised edges are but a few of … [Read more...] about Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing
Excessive Water
Laminate Floor Peaking Cupping Buckling
Peaking Laminate floor peaking is a condition where the board edges are pushing together and peaking upward. End joint peaking, the plank ends are raised up forming a high spot at the joint. This condition is most visible in areas where lighting flows across the floor. End joint peaking can be a product, installation or site related issue. Floor Peaking … [Read more...] about Laminate Floor Peaking Cupping Buckling
Steam Mop Damaged Laminate
Steam Mop Damaged Laminate Steam mop damaged laminate flooring, is that a possibility? Manufacturers of steam mops are pushing them for all types of flooring including laminate. You see their ads on television and it appears they are using the steam mop on laminate floors. You like what you see not thinking about what the laminate manufacturer says about steam mops. So will … [Read more...] about Steam Mop Damaged Laminate
Laminate Floor Care and Maintenance
Laminate Floor Care begins with selection. When you purchase a laminate floor ask the salesperson for a copy of the laminate manufacturers laminate floor care instructions. Follow these instruction for your laminate floor care. Don't get taken in by a salesperson or infomercial and purchase a steamer or a wet cleaning system unless the laminate manufacturers instructions … [Read more...] about Laminate Floor Care and Maintenance