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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
I installed Pergo in my own bath about 1 1/2 yrs back. I've had no problems yet, but I am careful about water. When I installed it I overglued the edges making sure I had some squeeze out everywhere.. Good luck.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
I do the same when there are pets or small kids involved.
I still don't recommend it in high humidity/water prone areas such as kitchens and baths. I just know that something major is going to happen sooner or later. |
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Teetor, agreed it's not ideal. I figure if I have problems I'll just go after the contractor. :Thumbs:
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate FlooringQuote:
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
trekr, most of the time I AM the contractor, which is why I don't recommend it. I'ts a floating floor, that pretty much eliminates sealing around tub/shower enclosures. If the grandkids visit and decide to have a waterparty the floor is done.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Teetor, I hear ya. I wouldn't want to do it for anyone else either. My luck it will be the wrong freakin' color before it comes apart because of water.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
I put it in the kitchen because ol'#2 insisted, one day it will come out because something will bust or leak. It's only a matter of time.
Baths are tile, don't worry, be happy! |
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
I replace vinyl and some tile all year long due to leaks.
I work thru State Farm.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Flor, 95% of the time I'm on slab, and I don't see much vinyl. I have seen tile hydraulic a few times but most often it just gets wet and dries out.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate FlooringQuote:
I like to fill the perimeter edge gap around a tile floor around the tub to help prevent water from getting down to the subfloor when the kiddies splash in the bath, so wondering if that would be a no-no with floating floors. |
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Mike, Most manufacturers have their own sealers. I always use the correct one for warrantee purposes.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
good input from Teet.
Yes the manufacturers silicone will still let the lam expand and such.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Wow, you guys are a wealth of information.:Thumbs: I read somewhere the same thing Mike said about using silicone around the shower perimeter, etc. Wouldn't that work? Also, if I use the click-in type laminate, wouldn't I be able to remove a panel or so to clean up any major spills? Maybe it's just wishful thinking. Any thoughs? Thanks . . . .
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Teetor and Flor recommend using the manufacturer's brand sealers - I'd listen to them.
Re: removing sections to clean-up: If you've ever laid laminate flooring, the last thing you'd want to do is remove sections on any kind of a semi regular basis. Getting the last row in is the hardest part of laying it - at least for those of us that don't do it all the time. Also, I would think that after removing it and re-installing several times that you would probably wreck the joints. After all, it's not a puzzle. |
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
All things considered, wood and water just don't mix, unless your name is Noah and you've got it out for a boatload of animals.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
wood and water do not mix.
think back and see if you tend to leave alot of water on the floor on a regular basis. if you do, then forget about it. If you are like me, and keep water off the floor, then I would do it. and tell the man of the house to aim better.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
imo-- you'd want to use the glue together type. The glue makes it harder for the water to penetrate the joint-- making delamination less likely..
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Hi everyone:
Getting a good laugh , I quess I don't need to ask my " blonde question after all. If I go laminate in the bathroom go Cheap Cheap Cheap. I'll ask anyway and you guys can all get a laugh. Has anyone heard of clueing down clueless in bathrooms? I know someone who did in kitchen to prevent moisture from seeping through joints. Ok I'm ready ....fire away....lol Thanks Kandy |
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
Glueing does not prevent moisture penetration.
It just gives you a better seal. Still wipe up the water asap.
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Re: Help W/ Bathroom Laminate Flooring
we average 4 laminate bath floors per mo. strictly wilsonart/classic series. mfgr now requires all floors glued w/ blue fusion bath kitchen or anywhere. strict adherence to flange area and clearence to showers/tubs will keep you out of trouble. bead w/ a quality color matched silicone. going rate for baths 9.50 per sq ft plus prep plus 68.50 simple stool pull and set. you'll love the planks in the kids bath.
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