Can laminate flooring be pulled up then put down again?

Question

someone put the laminate click together flooring down & didnt like the colour but its the colour i need.. should i buy it? as it was only down for one day then pulled up?

Answer 1

Yes, the 'click' laminate can be relaid easily.  Keep an eye out for the pieces they cut to go at the ends of the rows, you'll also have to use those at the ends.  Also.. you need an underlayment, and moisture barrier.  These not only make for a better sounding floor, they help the laminate flooring last longer.  If your room is the 'same size' as that it was originally put down in, you may find yourself a bit short, because of the pieces they cut to fit - so you may need to purchase an additional box before you are done.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Yes it can be but you have to do it carefully so that the pieces dont come up broken

Answer 3

If it's pulled up carefully enough to where the tongues and grooves and edges aren't chipped and/or damaged. . . snap lock system can be stressed wih install and removal to where they won't properly or completely relock into place.  This will require you to sparingly apply glue on the tongues edges when reinstalling.  Don't let this barr the idea as it's just an additional simple task that has to be incorporated.

Closely inspect the individual planks, sorting damaged from good to make sure you have enough to cover your project; if not, make sure that this floorings style and lot number is readily available and wasn't bought on clearance and/or discontinued.

Mike Lonergan

TradesProfessional, Inc.

http://www.tradesprofessional.com

Answer 4

buy it its made to be able to be removed then replaced

Answer 5

  You can but it does take away from the initial lock on the system.. If you do make sure theres plenty because of a couple things.. One is the after their taken from the box and rehandled they can chip on the edges and corners very easy untill reinstalled. The other is that even if the s/f is close you ll need extra just as they did and there is scrapage.. You can reuse their cuts just if they re long enough.Insist on a big price reduction since they are "used" even if it was for a day ( so your told) GL  

  PS  you can reuse the foam or padding underlayment too if they rolled that up carefully.