The best way to deal with mold under laminate floors is by ripping off the affected areas, finding the source of moisture attacking the floor, dealing with it, and replacing the affected planks. The presence of mold under laminate flooring means there is moisture trapped beneath, either from the rising damp, appliance, and plumbing leakage
When sharing your home with puppies’ urine accidents are always bound to happen. Whether trained or not, some pets love to mark their territories. One of the best ways to make sure you don’t have this bad odor left on your floor is to wipe the urine immediately to reduce the time it has to
On concrete floors, the common reason for “sweating” under the carpet is condensation, especially in warm weather. When warm air comes into contact with the cold concrete, it condenses, causing wetness. Sometimes you will not notice it if you have your room well-ventilated because it evaporates. However, in areas covered by the carpet, the moisture
You might be wondering what to do with your old discolored vinyl flooring at this point. You can improve the look of your flooring without having to replace the entire flooring. Although it might not look as good as if you replaced it, It is possible to paint your vinyl. This is, however, a short-term
It is not advisable to paint Linoleum floors. Its surfaces do not accept paint so well and If you’re looking for a permanent solution to damaged areas then tear up the affected area and replace it. However, if you’re looking for a short-term solution, there are ways you could do it and change the appearance
Laminate flooring will feel bouncy if there’s a gap between the plank and the subfloor. When you step on it or add weight to it, the planks will move downwards, creating a bouncy feeling. It produces an annoying squeaky sound as it moves up and down. If you don’t fix this problem as soon as
Swollen laminate flooring is a sign of changes in temperatures and humidity. This change will make the floor either contract or expand. In cases where there are no expansion gaps left, the floor will form bubbles or swell up. When you leave your laminate flooring in unattended moisture for too long, it absorbs this moisture
Wood will expand and shrink with an increase and decrease in moisture content. Laminate flooring being a wood bi-product is subject to this effect. These expansions and contractions will eventually leave gaps in your laminate flooring. Once you notice this separation, you should start looking for the source of the moisture. Whether it’s in the
After purchasing your laminate planks for your home, the next step is installation. To make sure your laminate flooring feels comfortable underfoot and does not get damaged by the subfloor, you’ll need to place an underlayment first. An underlayment is a thin pad made from polyethylene/polypropylene laid on the subfloor before installing your laminate flooring.
Hardwood flooring has been used in many homes for a long time because of its appeal and how durable it is. However, in recent years, laminate flooring has gained more popularity because it has the same specifications as hardwood but is relatively cheaper. Like any other flooring, laminate flooring is not an exception to damage
