How can I replace laminate flooring?

June
by June

So sick of this laminate flooring, guy didn't tell me it wasn't water resistant, edges are chipping off, space/gaps between each plank moves all the time. This co. has cost me well over $80,00. Last week the roof leaked into my hot water tank and I had to buy a new one. Frustrated Senior.


  5 answers
  • Cindy Cindy on Jan 03, 2020

    Hi June. I'm Cindy. I think the laminate should come off. Sorry  . If you put plywood down over the laminate, you will have issues with doors opening/closing, and where the floor transitions into other flooring.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 03, 2020

    If the floor is glued down, that will be a tough job. You could cover with luan plywood and then put new flooring over that. It is a thinner plywood and less expensive than traditional.

  • Nan W. Nan W. on Jan 03, 2020

    June: I'm so sorry for your many problems. Warranty may be one way to go. Here may be another: https://www.aarp.org/legal-counsel-for-elderly/

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Jan 04, 2020

    Customers have to be very careful when buying laminate, that is what a salesman told me when we were looking for flooring. There are different brands with different levels of water resistance and water proofing, which is a perfect set-up for disaster and possible law suits.

    Kathy's idea of putting down a layer of luan might work, then put a new floor covering on top of that.

    Pulling up the laminate could prove to be a chore if it is glued down. Is it possible to contact the company that did the install to see if they used glue?

    • June June on Jan 04, 2020

      Thank you so much, it's not glued down thank God, I am hoping that I can get someone to just tear it up off floor and switch to a vinyl type that is just one big piece. Again I thank you.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jan 04, 2020

    Hello there,

    Is this flooring in a Kitchen or Bathroom? Should have been warned if you mentioned it at the time. That being said, I decided to have wood laminate floor in my kitchen. I have had two leeks from underfloor pipes, which when the floor dried out shrunk two of the boards. I was able to fill the gaps by using sawdust added to wood filler and Mod Podge. Now it is ok! I never soak my floor with water or Mop with water, I use Wet Wipes instead be because they dry fast!! Best wishes, Oh!

    don't suppose this could qualify for an Insurance Claim?