How to Repair Laminate Flooring

This highly durable easy to clean flooring is a popular choice among busy and high traffic households. If you own this type of flooring then you need to know how to repair laminate flooring to help protect your investment.

The method you use to repair will vary based on your specific type of laminate so keep this in mind.

Instructions

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   Replacement: If any section becomes extremely scraped or damaged, most likely you will not be able to simple repair and will have to completely replace the damaged section only. If you thought ahead when installing your floors then you may already have extra laminate flooring on hand if not you will need to return to the flooring store and pick up additional pieces or inquire about a replacement kit. To start: remove the damaged flooring and clean up any adhesive or dirt left behind. Then line up replacement flooring and adhere as per the instructions.

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   Touch up Sticks: For minor scratches and scrapes on your laminate flooring you can pick up a touch up stick. These are often available at home improvement stores as well as stores that specialize in flooring and maintenance. All that is typically required is a course cleaning pad and small scraper and the touch up stick.

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   Call a Professional: If you are not clear on how to do the above repairs or just not wanting to try your hand at F.I.Y. you can call on your local flooring specialist (Home Depot is one suggestion) and ask how to repair laminate flooring. Often these specialists will be happy to give you ideas or suggest step by step manuals on how to repair laminate flooring.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have to return to the store to pick up replacement pieces be sure to bring a damaged section as well for color and pattern matching.