I guess I may not have left enough gap against the wall - but sure did leave at approx 5-10mm
I have yet to pull up the beading to check - but before I do...
Could there be any other causes - and is there a method to fix?
Thanks.
2007-09-27 08:06:03 · 14 answers · asked by katy k 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I didn't leave any gap against the wall when I fitted mine. The only time it lifted is when we had a leak and water got underneath. Only remedy is to redo it.
2007-09-27 08:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Couple of things here....
1. did you let the new flooring acclimate for at least 48 hours before you installed? depending on where you live and what time of year you installed you should let the new flooring sit in it's new environment at least 2 days before to accept the new moisture level, as it will expand.
2. sounds like the spacing around the edges were adequate... You need to make sure the spacing was around every edge not just one side.
3. was this click and lock "glueless" flooring, or glued laminate? depending on what you laid, you may simply have some spacing between planks. go back over and look for any gaps in flooring not just around perimeter, but also in the center.
4. what is underneath? if it is cement or concrete, you should have used an underlayment vapor barrier. Moisture will soak into the flooring if not protected.
5. what type of room is it in? Kitchen or bath almost guaranteed to be water damage. replace planks nearest water source, re-install and use a silicone based colored sealant around the perimeter, similar to caulking.
Solutions, if glueless simply remove and reinstall. Use the vapor barrier if needed. (hint - if you do have a concrete floor, simply cut a 12"x12" square of plastic and tape to concrete floor for 24-36 hours, remove and if concrete looks wet, then you will need vapor barrier) If just simply measured wrong or not spaced properly on all sides, trim of a minimal amount with a table saw for every plank on one wall. even better if it can be hidden under moulding.
Good luck nothing too difficult, and a common problem.
2007-09-27 21:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sho-D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2 most common causes of laminate floors lifting:
1) Improper installation
- not a big enough expansion gap, should be 1/2"-3/4" all around the perimeter of the area
- planks did not lock together correctly
***For both cases stated above, you'll need to re-do it to correct it.***
2) Moisture problem
- moisture from underneath the floors; could be from your subfloor or a leak, or liquid that spilled on the surface and somehow found it's way in between the seams.
***In this case, remove the damaged planks, fix the moisture problem, then replace the planks with new ones. I hope you have a few spare planks lying around.***
- too much moisture/humidity in the room
***In this case you need to adjust the temperature of the room and/or get a dehumidifier.***
2007-09-27 19:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gap needs to be 10mm all the way around against the wall, but if your room is fairly square you could take it off two edges but this will mean re-laying it. Sorry, but it's the only way. I always take of my skirting boards before laying wood laminate flooring and replacing it once the floor is laid, this way it neatens up the edges and looks like it runs underneath the walls and continues into the next room ( if doing more than one room).
Hope this helps, you sort it out and the floor looks good. Have a nice day.
2007-09-27 15:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by Soup Dragon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either moisture, e.g. damp or humidity. Or lack of expansion gap, rule of thumb is 2mm per running metre so for a 4m wide room you'd need to leave at least 8mm each side.
Method to fix it is find where it is caught and chop it out with a sharp chisel
2007-09-27 17:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by I got wood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for moisture, that is the most likely culprit. The fix, replaced the damaged material. Sounds like your gap of the sides is OK.
2007-09-27 15:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robert D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only reason that i know is because the moisture.
If you installed your laminate on concrete, always use a 2 in 1 under pad or install plastic and than you regular under pad on top
2007-09-27 21:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by silvester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely is that one of the boards you put down did not snap properly into place. You need to peel them off back to the loose one and then reinstall the removed ones paying careful attention to their clicking down.
2007-09-27 17:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have any backing underneath it - that could be lifting up as it is walked on.
It could also have got damp undermeath and be swelling and thus moving.
No idea how to fix it though - sorry.
2007-09-27 15:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like its gotten wet...i had wood floor and got it wet and it came up and started to chip in the corners,,,best thing to do is try and save a couple of boards
2007-09-27 15:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋