How can I repair and paint laminate floors to lighten them?
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I am tired of my fake wood laminate floors. I want to lighten them up. Also they are separating in spots, can I use wood putty in the cracks?
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See if these help you out.
https://lifehacker.com/completely-make-over-vinyl-or-laminate-floors-with-pain-5977820
https://www.homeflooringpros.com/blog-guides/can-you-paint-laminate-flooring
Hi Leona, hope these help you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-OyxRQgrG8
This is long but worth the watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-v5XJ2y57A
I would check with the manufacturer. But, you probably can, since most laminate flooring can be painted with careful prep. It sounds like a floating floor (not glued down), which is where you are getting separation. The filler would probably crack as the floor shifts.
Here's a post that might help - https://www.lisascreativedesigns.com/how-to-paint-a-laminate-floor/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/diy-painting-old-laminate-floors-beforeandafter-1433767
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/paint-your-wood-laminate-floor-34975600
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I used Durham putty in my floor cracks. It comes in a powder, just add water to the consistency you desire.