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How to Repair Laminate Flooring with Water Damage

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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Repair</strong> <strong>Laminate</strong> <strong>Flooring</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Damage</strong><br />

Method 1 - Inspecting the <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Damage</strong><br />

1. Find the source of flooding or<br />

leaking and plug it up.


2. Look for warped areas that are<br />

bending or cracking.


3. Check for discoloration and<br />

signs of mold.


4. Mark each damaged tile <strong>with</strong> a<br />

sticky note.


Method 2 - Removing the <strong>Damage</strong>d <strong>Laminate</strong> Pieces<br />

1. Pry up the damaged planks one<br />

at a time <strong>with</strong> a putty knife.


2. Remove the baseboards under<br />

the tiles.


3. Clean the floor underneath the<br />

planks before replacing them.


Method 3 - Installing the New <strong>Laminate</strong><br />

1. Buy new laminate planks <strong>to</strong><br />

install.


2. Position the replacement<br />

planks next <strong>to</strong> the original planks.


3. Attach the replacement planks<br />

<strong>with</strong> flooring adhesive.


4. Place a heavy object on <strong>to</strong>p of<br />

the planks <strong>to</strong> help them set.


5. Contact a professional for more<br />

help.


Address: 3401 Gateway Centre Blvd, Morrisville, NC , US - 27560<br />

Phone No: 919-469-1955<br />

Email ID: info@crsnc.net<br />

https://carolinares<strong>to</strong>rationservices.com<br />

Source by: https://www.wikihow.com/<strong>Repair</strong>-<strong>Laminate</strong>-<strong>Flooring</strong>-<strong>with</strong>-<strong>Water</strong>-<strong>Damage</strong>

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