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Is there any way to level or adjust Pergo laminate flooring after it is already installed?
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I just finished putting laminate floor down and realized that even though I thought I had leveled all areas of the room, in one corner of the room, there is a spot that dips when walked on. Is there any way to fix this now that the flooring is already installed? Can something be placed underneath those panels to solve the problem? Or will it need to be pulled up so it can be leveled? What will happen if I do not level it? Thank you for your help!
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4 Comments
August 25th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
being that its in a corner the best way would be to pull up that area and level it. if you are not to crazy about that you could trying to use shim under the spot and attach flooring to it so that quarter covers it, if its a fairly large area you could use several shims even layers of cardboard will take the dip/ sag
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Drill a 1/2″ hole, pump construction adhesive like PL200 into it with a caulking gun. Position the floor at the correct height. Fill over the hole do not step on it for a week. Then trim excess off with a razor blade.
August 28th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
You can easily solve the problem by lifting up the affected planks and putting some cardboard or roofing shingles under there. Your old Pergo boxes will work. The problem needs to be corrected because after you step on it several times the tongues will weaken and break and the boards will separate.
Of course if the area is never walked on that wont be a big concern.
August 29th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Whatever you do do not do what number 2 said, it’s not called a floating floor for nothing!