is mold or mold spores common on wood floors. What are the pros versus real wood and laminate?
2006-09-10 12:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by frenchcountryplus 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ICommon sense is that hardwoods contract and expand allowing a small opening for water to get into and since water is the recommended choice for cleaning I am concerned that this could be a potential health problem to my son that has allergies. I have a friend that has floors that are only 6 years old and the seams are all black. I was told by another person that is was the beginning of mold and water damage. Is there another product that can be used for cleaning? Also, how often does the floor need to be sanded and resealed and how caustic are the products used? Good quality laminate seems to be my choice at the moment.
2006-09-10 13:21:47 · update #1
No for the mold.
Laminate floors are the way to go, they last longer, resist water, scratches and on and on.
2006-09-10 12:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by Maravista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminate has a repetetive pattern and can be spotted right away. While efficient, engineered wood flooring lasts longer because of the coating it has now. It can also be sanded and refinished, unlike laminate. I consider engineered wood an upgrade to laminate.
The mold means the humidity is too high; get a dehumidifier (D/H)! An air conditioner (A/C) would do the same thing and cost abouit the same. You can always add polyurethane in the cracks when a floor is installed to prevent mold getting in there, but really the solution is the D/H or A/C.
I used Bruce (TM) Engineered Hardwood flooring on a concrete slab in CA and it worked out great! It really looked good, especially the knotty pieces. The laminate will always appear plain, no variation. It has a charactaristic look when the sun shines on it, too. And the price is about the same as Pergo.
P.S. Mold spores are everywhere, all the time. They wait for the conditions to be right, which means humidity. Good luck on your project!
2006-09-10 13:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should not happen...if it does, then you have a high humidity problem or a water source underneath the floor that causes mold growth. These sources need to be removed to stop the mold problem.
Good Luck
2006-09-10 12:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by johnnyquest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should not be any mold or spores.....if there is u have a problem in ur venting of the foundation....u will not like laminate if u have ever had hard wood........
lic. gen. contractor
2006-09-10 12:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋