How to Repair Laminate Flooring with Water Damage
Find the source of flooding or leaking and plug it up.. Look for warped areas that are bending or cracking.. Check for discoloration and signs of mold.
Steps
1
Find the source of flooding or leaking and plug it up.
Find the source of flooding or leaking and plug it up.
2
Look for warped areas that are bending or cracking.
Look for warped areas that are bending or cracking.
3
Check for discoloration and signs of mold.
Check for discoloration and signs of mold.
4
Mark each damaged tile with a sticky note.
Mark each damaged tile with a sticky note.
5
Pry up the damaged planks one at a time with a putty knife.
Pry up the damaged planks one at a time with a putty knife.
6
Remove the baseboards under the tiles.
Remove the baseboards under the tiles.
7
Clean the floor underneath the planks before replacing them.
Clean the floor underneath the planks before replacing them.
8
Buy new laminate planks to install.
Buy new laminate planks to install.
9
Position the replacement planks next to the original planks.
Position the replacement planks next to the original planks.
10
Attach the replacement planks with flooring adhesive.
Attach the replacement planks with flooring adhesive.
11
Place a heavy object on top of the planks to help them set.
Place a heavy object on top of the planks to help them set.
12
Contact a professional for more help.
Contact a professional for more help.
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