How to close those last gaps in laminate floor repair . Or get the boards to seat / lock

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3 жыл бұрын

I know some people talk about using your shoe to kick the boards into place. That doesn't always work. This should help you in a pinch

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@Reddog08 2 жыл бұрын

They make a tool to put on the edge, and then hit with a hammer to close joints from the out edge. Laminate/vinyl floor plank kit. You do have to remove the 1/4 round or baseboard though

@davedaniels8211 3 жыл бұрын

Genius. Just moved house and the laminate on closer inspection was dreadful in the hallway, having previously been covered by a rug . Tried your technique, but with a rubber soled trainer (sneaker?), and worked a treat. Thanks from England.

@everythingmikedoes8202 3 жыл бұрын

Dave! I'm so glad this helped you!

@CarlosSanchez-bg4wf 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tip thanks 😊 personally I would put some glue in there then tap. Maybe is just me. It wouldn't hurt

@pcm7315 2 жыл бұрын

Another tip I'll add to the DIY quiver - thanks!

@williamhanson1402 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip!!

@mick2482 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tip thanks 👍

@DSauve 2 жыл бұрын

What about the side joints being open? How to fix that?

@kamiGTR 2 жыл бұрын

awesome tip thanks!

@rn2182 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing tip thanks

@dawndobbertin9275 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@donlaw71 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Thank you

@Donna-vh5ym 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive. Great job. Thank you so much.

@ausfan100 2 жыл бұрын

Best way is to go out and buy yourself a suction cup holder for carrying glass sheets. They're not expensive and last a lifetime. Once you fold down the holder levers on both ends to create suction, they grip the floor panel. Then all you gotta do is tap the holder handle with a rubber mallet to shift the board underneath. Once its done, release the levers and remove the tool. Easy!

@hectorvidela6498 2 жыл бұрын

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@swissones 2 жыл бұрын

The suction cups don't work on textured vinyl/laminate. If the floor isn't completely smooth air can get under the suction cups and it will fail. So next best method is the method this video shows.

@williamkaiser8490 2 жыл бұрын

Rubber mallet hitting on an angle does the same thing!👍

@whospilledmybeans 2 жыл бұрын

God how i wish my boss will give me the tools i need to succeed and do my job. I shouldnt be made to rip up and destroy a whole floor due to this because this is way better and practical. For the homeowner, seller and me. I didnt even get a fresh knife blade today at work. Wanna know what they make me cut laminate with? A chop saw.

@joeschneider8025 2 жыл бұрын

Clean debris out of kick it with your foot can also try a little glue to stop it from coming back are a little finish nail behind baseboard not through laminate

@everythingmikedoes8202 2 жыл бұрын

Joe that's a very good point and something I should have mentioned. 100% correct, shop vac'ing or even using a rag and a little water to clean out those channels will make a worlds of difference in how easily the tongue and groove slides. Thank you

@amanawan4037 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice clean and simple video! Great stuff!

@spencerhansen8374 2 жыл бұрын

So the scuff marks clean up easily?

@marybrooksscott382 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the suction cups to stick

@dondehning8223 2 жыл бұрын

how about on the long side of the floor planking.

@tobiasbilo3772 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend you a vacuum suction for tiles 😄👍 sorry my English is scheisse 🤣 In Deutschland benutzen wir ein fliesen Vakuum Sauger um die eventuell offenen fugen zu schließen

@kitchenandwardrobe 2 жыл бұрын

Good work 💪👷

@ammarajeel6838 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I accidentally damaged my floor , so what is your advise please? I don’t know how to send you a picture to see it?

@wswinton 2 жыл бұрын

My friend , do the floors shift depending on the weather? I am noticing gaps that I’ve never seen before. Not sure if I can use your tips to fix the gaps. They look ugly. Please let me know. Thank you.

@Msleelee9487 6 ай бұрын

my gaps are in the middle of the floor how do you know which way to go

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 2 жыл бұрын

Uuuuhhhh......what about the big gap on the left side? And how the heck can you slide the pieces out the end with cabinets in the way? I think were being punked here.

@BayAreaWrecker 2 жыл бұрын

If it's by the edge use a crowbar unless you have baseboard installed already

@honestjohn6222 3 ай бұрын

Great video , but could this technique work for that length gap. ?

@everythingmikedoes8202 3 ай бұрын

Hey John, that's a great question. A lot of people ask me about that. It can, and it does. It's hard to tell from this video, and I should probably have detailed this, but what seems like a gap in my video is actually not. The locks underneath are seated.. It's just that the top laminate layer had become warped at some point and is slightly curled up at the edge, if that makes sense. I can see how it gives the impression that there is still a gap. This was just the best I could do with the materials I had. I wasn't gonna rip the whole floor out and start over with a new product. I've been happily living with this imperfection. Give it a try my friend, I really hope this can help you.