How can I repair a floating wood floor?

Question

I have a floating wood floor in my basement with a huge chunk taken out of a small bit of it. Is it possible to repair this without taking out the entire floor and redoing it?

Answer 1

Hi

         Repairing laminate floors can be tricky, especially if the damage makes it necessary to replace a plank. For the best and more professional repair, we suggest removing your baseboards (or quarter round if your flooring is not under your baseboards) then taking apart your flooring until you are able to remove the damaged piece and replace it. This can be a time consuming process, but will yield the best overall results. The quickest way (typically) to replace a plank is to use a skill saw to cut the plank from the floor. When cutting out the plank be careful not to cut too deeply, or into the surrounding pieces. To fit the replacement plank you will need to cut off the tongue on the plank. After the tongue has been removed you will need to apply wood glue to the edges of the plank and fit it into place. Wipe any glue that floats to the surface. Finally tape down the plank to keep it in place while the glue sets up. You may also need to cover the wood glue around the edges with a wood putty, we recommend making sure it matches your flooring before you apply it directly to your floor. (you can use it on the damaged piece that you have removed)

If your laminate floor is scratched or gauged then you can buy a repair kit to fix the problem. Most laminate flooring manufacturers will offer their own repair kits. These kits will have the right color wood putty (Colorfill is one brand) to fill in the gauges in your floor seamlessly.  

   Its always best when you remodel or build something to have extra, whether it be paint, shingles siding, or in this case flooring.  

Answer 2

yes...but the matching or color matching might be a trick.  I would try and get a professional to mess with it.

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