I just put down dupont liminate. I noticed a bouncy spot and tried to level it with a level compund. I thought I did a good job and put the floor down. I can still feel it move it that spot. Should I be worried? It would be very difficult to pull it all back up again. They also say not to unsnap the planks more then 3 times and I already did that in some spots.
2007-04-23 06:40:32 · 4 answers · asked by cmocca78 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don't think it is more then 1/4 of movement, but just my luck it is in a high traffic area. My feeling is just to leave as is and hope for the best.
2007-04-23 10:37:30 · update #1
Even very small imperfections can cause a little movement.
If it is very minor, there is no need to worry. The floor will not squeak or crack or anything like that. The concern is that the repeated flexing of the boards will cause the tongues to weaken and the joints to separate. If this happens you can glue the seams and tap the boards back together with a pull bar.
2007-04-23 14:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by fakest forest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking 1/4 inch or less of up and down movement, than it won't be a problem. It may warp enough to settle down in that spot. Or else you live with a bouncy spot. If it is a greater low spot, it may get creaky or even break the tab edges. I would take it apart and fix it if it's real far off.
2007-04-23 16:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The joints will eventually start squeaking. If the depression is too deep, it may break the area where the planks snap together.
2007-04-23 14:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you get at the depressed area from under the floor (basement?)
There may be a way to "brace" things up from underneath.....or......maybe "INJECT" more compound from beneath. Maybe check with a flooring store for some possible fixes
Good luck
2007-04-23 18:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by ken b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋