Repair laminate flooring with a minimum of fuss. The hardwearing aluminum oxide finish makes repairs less necessary than with traditional hardwood flooring - although hardwoods may be sanded when a minor repair is needed.
Advantages of laminate flooring tile include its resistance to stains and wear. Laminates are flame and impact resistant as well as being durable against denting. As with other types of floor coverings, never drag furniture - felt pads or rollers are advised.
Tips for prevention and DIY fixing
Place mats by sinks, stoves and doorways and in high traffic areas to cover and protect laminated flooring. For a longer life add a surface protector that repels soil and staining. "Repairing" cigarette burns, paint, ink or crayon marks is easy with alcohol or nail polish remover.
Manufacturers recommended products only please
Use color coordinated pencils to fill and repair scratched surfaces. Touchup kits are made of filler materials that match wood grain, stone or colorful designs making the repaired area almost invisible - and just as tough as the original.
Colored burn-in sticks should be used with a special electric knife. Follow instructions to fix even deep scratches, chips and gouges.
When a major repair is inevitable
If damage is too severe, planks can be removed and replaced without affecting the rest of the laminate floor. Glueless floating floors can be assembled and dissembled several times if done with care - joints will not be compromised.
Allow the new laminate to be in the room for 3 days to become acclimatized. Remove baseboard molding, take the flooring apart and stack carefully to be reinstalled in the previous configuration. Replace the damaged board with one from the outer edge to minimize any differences in appearance.
Advantages of laminate flooring tile include its resistance to stains and wear. Laminates are flame and impact resistant as well as being durable against denting. As with other types of floor coverings, never drag furniture - felt pads or rollers are advised.
Tips for prevention and DIY fixing
Place mats by sinks, stoves and doorways and in high traffic areas to cover and protect laminated flooring. For a longer life add a surface protector that repels soil and staining. "Repairing" cigarette burns, paint, ink or crayon marks is easy with alcohol or nail polish remover.
Manufacturers recommended products only please
Use color coordinated pencils to fill and repair scratched surfaces. Touchup kits are made of filler materials that match wood grain, stone or colorful designs making the repaired area almost invisible - and just as tough as the original.
Colored burn-in sticks should be used with a special electric knife. Follow instructions to fix even deep scratches, chips and gouges.
When a major repair is inevitable
If damage is too severe, planks can be removed and replaced without affecting the rest of the laminate floor. Glueless floating floors can be assembled and dissembled several times if done with care - joints will not be compromised.
Allow the new laminate to be in the room for 3 days to become acclimatized. Remove baseboard molding, take the flooring apart and stack carefully to be reinstalled in the previous configuration. Replace the damaged board with one from the outer edge to minimize any differences in appearance.
