Replacing Damaged Section Of Laminate Flooring

If your hardwood floor is in generally fine shape with only a damaged spot or two it is easy and economical to make small repairs by replacing a strip or plank of flooring.

Replacing damaged section of laminate flooring.

There actually is an easy way to replace a damaged laminate plank if you are ready to spend some time and have a little bit of patience. One is to disassemble the floor down to the damaged board replace the board and reassemble. Some damage to laminate flooring planks is correctable and doesn t require replacement. Some flooring experts recommend removing the base molding and unsnapping and numbering every plank until you get to the damaged portion.

With tap go locking system it s very simple and quick for bergeim floors. Step 1 replacing a damaged laminate floor plank close to a wall if the plank is close to a wall the easiest way to replace it is by unlocking the planks. Start at the side closest to the damaged board or boards. Most flooring dealers sell repair kits that contain all you need to mask shallow scratches and if the finish is worn you can often fix it by applying a coat of stain and clear finish.

Use the marker crayon putty or pencil in the kit to fill in the scratch. As tedious as it sounds it is worth the effort and time. Then lift out the damaged board and replace it with a new one. You will want to be as close as possible to the plank end joints.

Most floors use a tongue and groove design. However some types of damage can t be repaired including. To repair damaged laminate planks start with drilling a hole on each corner of the damaged laminate plank. If the scratch is too deep to fill you can usually replace one board without affecting the rest of your laminate floor.

Drill two or three more holes on each side of the damaged laminate plank approximately 4 to 5 from each other. Carefully pry away baseboards and molding from the wall and pry thresholds up from any doorways with a pry bar. You can also fix buckled areas of flooring and avoid having to completely refinish your floors. That works if the damaged plank is close to the wall.

When a board sustains damage in the middle of a laminate floor you have two options for replacing it.