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#216605 - 10/25/05 07:52 PM laminate floor
chief013 Offline
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Registered: 03/04/04
Posts: 122
Loc: upstate n.y.
I recently had a laminate floor installed. There are a few places where it looks like it wants to chip. Is there any way i could use some glue to fix it. It is right in the middle so it would be a pain to change those pieces.

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#216606 - 10/25/05 08:27 PM Re: laminate floor
Bob_Fleming Offline
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Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 27378
Loc: Eagle, CO USA
You can get a color matched filler for some brands of laminate. The selection of colors at a home center may be limited but you might find one close enough. These fillers are a colored caulk and are easy to use. Apply a second coat if necessary.

If it really is a chip coming loose, you might get by gluing it back. Use carpenter's glue and wipe off the excess before it sets up. Maybe hold it in place with tape until the glue cures.

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#216607 - 10/27/05 10:02 PM Re: laminate floor
morrisdancer Offline
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Registered: 10/27/05
Posts: 8203
Loc: Michigan
Chief, Bob gave you a great answer, but, how "recent" is recent?? If your floor is still under warranty (and it should be if it's been installed in the past 5-10 years), you should contact the place that you purchased it from before you do anything. Any "monkeying around" could void a warranty, and if it is still under warranty, the questionable areas should be replaced at no cost to you, depending on how long ago you had the laminate installed. Call the installer, the place of purchase or the manufacturer.
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