Laminate and Floating Floor Problems
Cause of Laminate Flooring Problems
Laminate Flooring Problems an aggravation that you want to avoid. And in most situations laminate flooring problems can be avoided with a little extra time spent on the part of you, the salesperson and the installer. In this article we discuss the most common laminate flooring problems. With a short read you will be better informed when purchasing or caring for your existing laminate floor. [Read more…]
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…]
Formaldehyde in flooring has been a concern of many homeowners of recent. Formaldehyde in flooring concerns started with a 60-minute episode featuring a national flooring retailer accused of selling Chinese made laminate with high levels of formaldehyde. Since the first airing and the following related reports, many homeowners have had concerns with formaldehyde in flooring, especially laminate flooring. [Read more…]
Acclimation of Industrial Floor Coatings requires conditioning of the flooring material at or near occupancy level. The manufacturers of most laminate floors require the cartons of flooring to be acclimatized for 48 to 72 hours prior to installation. 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. Not all manufactures require onsite acclimation. [Read more…]
A vapor barrier under laminate floor, required for most laminate flooring installed over concrete. This vapor barrier which is actually a vapor retarder helps to keep moisture vapor from entering into the laminate floor. Concrete substrate must be tested in accordance with the flooring manufacturers instructions. Excessive moisture can be found in a concrete slab of any age. Not all manufacturers require the same tests and not all floors are the same. All-in-one laminate underlayment cushions with a vapor retarder attached are available. [Read more…]