ᐅ Is it possible to repair laminate flooring? Can it be replaced with new flooring?

Created on: 12 Jul 2016 10:51
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fraubauer
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fraubauer
12 Jul 2016 10:51
Good day.
I have the following problem.
I noticed damage on my new laminate floor (including impact sound insulation, click system).
It probably happened while moving furniture into the apartment.
In a very visible spot, which will not be covered later by a runner or similar,
I found a hole/crater about 4 mm (0.16 inches) in size. The laminate is practically pierced through here.
Something seems to have fallen onto the laminate or it was stepped on with force...

Of course, this is very frustrating for me.

Can anyone advise me on what options are available?
- Is a repair recommended (using a repair kit with heated wax that is applied)?
- Or is it possible to remove and replace the affected area from the wall to the damage?
(It is about 1 meter (3.3 feet) wide and about 4 meters (13.1 feet) long)
- Or does the entire floor need to be replaced?

What is usually done in such a case?

Thank you
erika
Neige12 Jul 2016 11:13
Hello Erika,
If you still have enough laminate planks left over, you can relayout them. It is also possible to replace the damaged plank. I would only recommend a repair kit for minor damages. Could you upload a picture?
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fraubauer
12 Jul 2016 13:36
Neige schrieb:
Hello Erika,
If you have enough laminate planks left, you can reinstall them. It is also possible to replace the damaged plank. I would only recommend a repair kit for minor damages. Can you upload a photo?

Hello.
No, unfortunately not.
My flooring installer says the entire laminate would need to be replaced.
Repairing would be noticeable, and replacing a single plank is not possible because it is click-locked.
Great...
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HilfeHilfe
12 Jul 2016 13:47
then it costs money

who was responsible?

did you use a moving company?
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fraubauer
12 Jul 2016 13:57
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
then it costs money

who was responsible?

did you use a moving company?

hello.
no, it was not a moving company.
my friends helped me about 2 weeks ago.
it could have been one of them. but if so, of course, it was not done intentionally.
Neige12 Jul 2016 14:10
fraubauer schrieb:
and replacement of the individual board is not possible because it is clicked

Wrong, that is possible. If there are still 1–2 floorboards left, it definitely can be done.