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It may have raised because insufficient expansion area was left around the perimeter when installed. Remove a baseboard and check to see if at least a 1/4" gap exists between the flooring and the wall. If the flooring is touching the wall, it will need to be trimmed down to allow for the expansion of the material. This may involving cutting the material in place, a messy job that should include a shop vac to suck up the dust when cutting.
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How much would 72.5 sq ft of laminate wood floor cover?
You would have enough laminate to do an area 9 ft x 8 ft.
Where can I find the best prices on laminate flooring?
The best place to get laminate flooring is your local Home Depot or a discount store like Floor and Decor, if they have that in your area. Both places offer installation.
A raised area between the floor and the ceiling is called a?
partition
What does hardwood laminate floor mean?
Laminate flooring combines natural looking designs with a tough, durable finish and can be used in almost any area of the home. Laminate floors also offer realistic designs and can replicate the characteristics of the popular handscraped hardwood floors
When laminate is made is it a pattern or just layers which can not be matched perfectly?
I know floor tiles have arrows on the back so the design will match up, but floors have a large area to cover as opposed to laminate, less area to cover. Laminate usually used for counter-tops have angles, radius's, curves, etc., your best bet is to check customer services at company that made your laminate. Good-Luck!
How much Cost to install laminate floor?
It depends on your location, but in the Opelika, AL area its around $1.25 a square foot just for installation.
What is the average labor cost for installing a laminate floor in the Chicago area?
$50. Anything higher is a rip-off. Anything lower must be a scam.
Are laminate floors good if you have pets?
It depends on the pet. If you are potty training a puppy or something....it's a carpet saver. (if you can keep it in the area of the laminate floor.) Other than that they can slip....which can be somewhat amuzing. But I have never heard of a "danger" in those kind of floors.
Where to go to get floors laminated.?
You can get it done from any floor laminate company of your area. You can also find the sites like www.builddirect.com and www.laminatesfloorscheap.com for checking and comparing different laminating qualities.
Can you lay carpet over an existing laminate floor so you can go back to the laminate later?
In order to lay carpet, tack strips are nailed all the way around the area to be carpeted. When you pull off that tack strip you will have a nice mess of holes that won't look good and will be hard to fix. Better to get large area rugs.
Where to find cheap flooring?
You can hire someone to install flooring in your local area by looking in your phone book in the yellow pages under floor installers. Ask for options in laminate and bamboo.
How to Care for Laminate Floors and Keep Them Looking Like New?
Wood flooring is a popular choice for today’s homeowners because it is easy to care for and looks great in just about any room. Yet the high cost of solid wood makes wood flooring prohibitively expensive for many people. That is why laminate floors that mimic the look of real wood are so popular. Laminate flooring is made of several different layers of paper and covered with a protective outer layer that looks just like a plank of wood. Though they are durable, this construction requires that homeowners take good care of their laminate floors lest they become damage beyond repair. Here is a simple guide for maintaining laminate flooring in the home or office.First, never use a wet mop to clean laminate. Laminate floors will absorb water if too much is applied, and the portion of a floor that absorbs water will be ruined. Simple sweeping and mopping with only a mop head that is slightly damp will prevent any problems from occurring.Second, make sure to clean up immediately any liquids spilt upon a laminate floor. Such liquids can seep in and warp or swell the laminate planks.Third, never drag furniture across a laminate floor. The legs of a table or chairs can scrape at the laminate, removing its protective outer layer and even scratching the floor. Wood floors can be sanded to remove scratches, but laminate floors cannot be fixed in this way.Fourth, protect laminate floors from accidental dragging of furniture through the use of felt furniture pads that are attached to the bottom of the furniture legs. These pads have a sticky back, which attaches them to the furniture in question, and a felt bottom that cushions the floor and protects it from the legs of table, chairs, and other furniture.Finally, use area rugs in high traffic areas. Dirt and other substances tracked onto laminate floors can end up scratching the laminate in the long run. Having area rugs or protective mats will prevent much of these scratching agents from getting onto the floor. Also, making people take off their shoes before entering the house can keep these scratchy substances at bay.
