My Laminate Floor Got Wet. Although the wear layer of laminate flooring is designed to protect against spills when water reaches the gaps in the floorboard the fiberboard core gets wet and causes swelling. Unfortunately the situation changes if and when flooding occurs.
As long as you wipe up any spilled water promptly the floor should be no worse for the wear. A laminate floor will not be damaged as long as it is not saturated with water. When it comes to water damage laminate floor coverings often fare better than other types of flooring.
In this video I show you how to fix water damaged laminate flooring without replacing it.
This could be caused by anything from plumbing leaks to spills or wet mopping. This could be caused by anything from plumbing leaks to spills or wet mopping. Mop up standing water quickly as water can migrate into laminates seams. If you installedlaminate flooring in a moisture prone area such as kitchens mudrooms or bathrooms you should consider adding water-resistant glue to the locking system as youre installing the floor.
