Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.
Improper finished laminate floors.
Between moisture sharp objects and improper installation you may start to notice small or large imperfections with your laminate flooring.
Laminate flooring material can come in plank strip tile or sheet format.
Tiles strips and sheets are installed with adhesives either troweled.
A laminate floor may look like hardwood but it isn t and you can t treat it the same way.
Moisture and temperature changes improper installation expansion of the boards and subflooring problems can cause laminate floors to lift.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring making it ideal for retrofits.
However sweeping or vacuuming improperly can do more damage to your laminate than the dirt.
Improper installation often means the laminate flooring wasn t installed with enough space around the perimeter and the boards expanded and pressed against the walls as they acclimated to your room.
Laminate floors need to be swept or vacuumed often to keep them clean.
A laminate floor is a floating floor meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor.
That means no sanding.
Laminate flooring is by far one of the most durable types of flooring on the market but that does not mean it has no threats.
Not to worry repairing laminate floors can generally be a diy fix.