Laminate and Floating Floor Problems
Cause of Laminate Flooring Problems
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. [Read more…]
Laminate floor peaking, buckling, cupping, words often used to describe peaking, though somewhat different problems. Each of these conditions is coupled with excessive moisture, and often installation related concerns. In this article we will discuss laminate floor peaking and touch on the buckling and cupping of laminate floors. [Read more…]
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 a steam mop damage laminate? The answer is YES! [Read more…]
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 approve of these cleaning methods and they will not. Improper laminate floor care will void your warranty so beware and understand the care of the product before it is even purchased or installed. [Read more…]