Water Damaged Laminate Floor

If your laminate floor has developed a buckle or it is warping to any extent it could be a sign that there is some kind of water damage affecting it. Water may affect laminate floor covering by getting into the subfloor where the clamminess affects the laminate bond.

If there is allowed to be water on laminate flooring it may become damaged which will require the floor to be lifted and detached. It may then be possible to cut out a substitute piece and fit it in the hole, but this is a tricky process and will depend on the type of laminate flooring you’re trying to switch such as laminate tiles, strips or planks.

As a little tip with laminate floors, never use a wet mop to clean them because the water can seep into the joins and cause permanent damage underneath. Rather, use either a vacuum or a broom to keep it dirt free.

In order to ensure your laminate flooring remains in pristine condition, any spills should be cleaned up as soon as possible. If water is allowed to stand too long on a laminate floor it can soak its way into the floor joints where the waterproofing is not as good. The protective coating of the laminate could also start to wear which will leave it susceptible to any water that spills onto it. Try to maintain the surface wherever possible.

Water damage restoration is a professional job and even if the preliminary steps of starting the drying method by promoting good airing into the house it is a good idea to call in the water damage restoration experts as early on in the process as you can.

More information about restoring water damage in the home can be found at the Fire Water Damage Restoration website.