How to restore laminate flooring

Question

Has anyone ever restored old laminate flooring?  At first glance I am still satisfied with the way they look.  However when the light hits it you can see scuffs, footprints, dulling..etc.  I feel as if the top protective layer is gone from normal wear and use.  There has to be a way to restore them without having to replace them.  The floor is probably 17 + years old.  Thanks!

Ellen Childers · Answer

There is a very good product that I use called quickshine.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try using the professional cleaning products from Bona. They have a cleaner for laminate and a refresher.

Susan Caswell · Answer

In my experience, Mop&Glow will turn eventually turn into a white flim and can b very hard to get clean. It will get into any cracks or crevices. I don't really have an answer for you but I do know I personally would never use any of the above products again. That's my opinion & I stand by it.

Sdholly5 · Answer

I have used the Quick Shine products, purchased at Walmart, and it's looks great. It also last pretty long time before redoing again.

Kelsey Lucy · Answer

Rejuvenate  from Walmart is a restore product for laminate floors

Kat5474920 · Answer

I have wood floors throughout my home and twice a year I use reguvinate, bought at Home Depot or lowes.  People always ask me what I do to keep them so beautiful.  Takes 15 minutes of your time.

Kay · Answer

I've heard that reguvinate stuff is really good maybe i'll try it .I have three grandkids I really need something.

Shari · Answer

I have laminate and hate it. What a big, expensive mistake it was for me to select that. Ugh! I've read the professionals say laminate is really only good for about 7-ish years so I'm really impressed that you've gotten 17 years out of yours. The problem you describe is part of the problem with laminate. It is basically layers of pressed board with a pretty wood-looking design laminated on top. Once that decorative layer has worn down, there isn't much you can do to restore it since it can't be sanded down and top coated like real wood. Your best chance of getting some shine back is some sort of artificial shine product for laminate floors. I've used Bruce Hardwood and Laminate Cleaner on mine but that's more for cleaning than it is for shine.

One thing you might want to consider... if you have been using Mop & Glo, you may have a build up of product residue that is making the floor appear duller than it really is. Try removing any residue with white vinegar or ammonia and water. Even a steam mop will work to remove residue but you have to be VERY careful using a steam mop on laminate since laminate is so water-sensitive.

William · Answer

Rejuvenate or Bona are good choices!

Jean Myles · Answer

I have used Rejuvenate with good results

Terdallaujar · Answer

It looks great right after I clean it. But shortly after it becomes dull and you can see footprints.  I guess I will just not look at in the light.😁

Linda Glowacki · Answer

Do not use Mop & Glow or One Step someone used it in our current house and the floors are now a mess and nothing I do completely removes it.

R Walter · Answer

Don't know if this will work on laminate but a blogger at Addicted to Decorating used Waterlox to finish her hardwood floors. It might be worth a shot and you could go to her website and ask if it will work. Here is the link for the sealer http://www.amazon.com/Waterlox-Original-Sealer-Finish-Quart/dp/B009LKWLJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463945481&sr=8-1&keywords=waterlox this is the link for the web site http://www.addicted2decorating.com/ hope this helps

Janet Pizaro · Answer

There is nothing wrong with Laminate flooring.The trick is to find the right cleaners.Comments of I hate it or it does not hold up are of no use.I would simply try one cleaner at a time and see if something works. I said it before and I will say it again there is a build up of nasty cleaner that do not work on the floor.

Gina S. · Answer

I understand what your talking about I have the laminate floors throughout the downstairs. I bought a steamer off T.V. I haven't use it I was waiting until I went to Lowe's to get something to bring some shine. I asked the man in Lowe's about what was the best thing for laminated floors, he told me not to use steamer. He gave the same advice clean the floors with vinegar and water, I did try it but I just did not get that look I wanted. Thank God me and my husband are empty nester we don't have that much tracking in the house.

Thank You! :)
Gina E.

Lindsay Jackson · Answer

Don't know if it works but I found this: https://www.laminate-floor-cleaner.com/?bingcampaign2

Laura gamroth · Answer

There are several different products from Rejuvenate - I've used the Shine Refresher on my floors and it looks fantastic. I use it maybe every third time I mop. + http://www.rejuvenateinfo.com/allfloors.php

Marilyn Zaruba · Answer

IF you just can't bring them back to look the way you like, paint them. I have always wanted to live in a house with painted wood floors. My Sunday School teacher when I was nine had a little gingerbread cottage with painted floors and I have wanted my own for the last 60+ years. Doesn't look like it will happen.

Wanda.ll · Answer

I've given the answer to this many times but here goes again. Quick and Shine is the best thing I've found for this and for real wood floors. I've used it for years. This man( Johnnie checks things out before e sells at his store or even carries it. You can trust the products he uses. I've done so fro years.Always look at his website or call his lumbar yard here in Texas. They can always give you the right info on stuff to use. http://www.happyhandyman.com/product-p/120000027a.htm

Barbara C · Answer

Never put water or steam on Laminate floors.They are not real wood and cannot take the water.

Darrel Rose · Answer

You can clean and restore shine to laminate floors with a half cup of White Vinegar to a half bucket of warm water, do not use hot water, then in your rinse water use a capful of baby oil and rinse your floor with it, your floor will come up shiny as if you just waxed it, scuffs will come off if you rub with a new tennis ball, do not use detergent or floor cleaners with this method just plain ol white vinegar and some baby oil, p.s. the baby oil will not make the floor slippery when dry, I personally do this with my floors and that of my housecleaning service clients.

Marilyn Zaruba · Answer

I believe you need to cover them with a polyurethane or something similar....talk to the paint experts at your local Home Depot, Ace or Lowe's. OR do some online research...you will find tons of examples. It probably wouldn't work with all decorating styles, but there should be something for most. Check these out....they will have you oohing and awwing...at least they did it for me: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/painted-wood-floors/

Jane R. · Answer

Laminate floors can be sanded lightly to remove scuffs. Get a professional to do it for you.

Hazel Adams · Answer

This flooring looks great. I think that it is important to be able to have great laminate flooring because it is so sturdy. Thanks for the great ideas on what to do to fix it. http://naplesflooringgallery.com/

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