Laminate Flooring That Can Get Wet. The edge areas of the laminate are more of a problem since edges are cut and exposed. If you have ever used particle boards you can see from their wet condition that they swell and swell.
The underside is flake board so it if gets very wet the material will warp. If water seeps into the open seams use a wet-dry vacuum that can extract the water. Flooding or other significant water damage is a different story.
As long as you wipe up any spilled water promptly the floor should be no worse for the wear.
Water on Top of Laminate Flooring. That being said laminate floors will not just breakdown the second water touches them. Since laminate is made from recycled wood materials that are pressed into layers it is naturally vulnerable to water damage. When it comes to water damage laminate floor coverings often fare better than other types of flooring.
