Laminated flooring help!!!!?

Question

my line to my fridge has leked and got my floor boards all wet. Now they are worping is there any thing i can do to make them not worp any more. we are replacing the line asap and have it turned of but can i save my floor???????????????????

Answer 1

Once the floor is completely dry the warping will cease but laminate flooring will never be the same.  The floor should  be replaced unless it is the snap-lock type of flooring and there is extra flooring at your home or at the store that will match.  If a match is no longer available you might want to file a claim with your home insurance company as this is usu. a covered loss less your deductible.  You might have an issue with mold and bacteria as water normally gets trapped under the moisture barrier either attached to the laminate strips itself or laid seperately.  The wood subfloor never dries under this mosture barrier before mold becomes well established.  

Keep the leaking part for inspection if you file a claim with your insurance company as proof.

Answer 2

I never heard of a way to fix it

I think you will need to replace the damaged ones

Is it the glue together or the snap together?

Answer 3

Probably not. Laminate flooring is NOT a good choice for kitchens or baths. Since they are basically sawdust and glue they don't hold up when wet.

Answer 4

You will need to replace only the laminate that is warping, some laminate is very moisture resistant  I replaced my living room and bed room with laminate flooring,  after I was finished I left a scrap piece outside for about two weeks it had no effect on it.

Good Luck