Posted by Brian S./of B.W.S Carpet insallation on December 02, 1999 at 21:47:12:
In Reply to: Re: laminate flooring peaking posted by Tammy on December 02, 1999 at 06:10:35:
: : : We had tarkett flooring installed in November of last year. Due to water leak we had to replace this November. The first install last year was great, boards were smooth and no gaps (I loved it). This time the boards are "peaking" at the corners (in fact my mop gets caught on them). I have called the installer several times and he even came out today and told me it was normal and that it would eventually "lay down". The flooring was in our house one week before they actually installed it. The installer was the one who prepped the floor (it is over particle board in the dining room and vinyl in the kitchen (the rooms are joined). They used some kind of cement to level the floor.) I want to know if this is in fact "normal" and if the boards will lay down. It is not just a couple of boards - it is all of them. Can someone help me with this. I really need an objective opinion. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
: : Well first I must know if his floorpatch/skimcoat was fully dried before he started installing floor. That is the only thing I can think of that may cause that peaking. There has to be a moisture barrier layed on floor first,pehaps that was not done. It does seem to me that it has some kind of moisture problem to make it do that.
: Thanks so much for your help. The installer is now telling me the glue is not dry yet and that is why it is peaking and that it will eventually lay down. I just didn't realize it takes so long for glue to dry. Last time it didn't do this at all (same company and same brand and same time of year). He told me that last time I was "just lucky".
WOW that is a good one. I installed a kitchen last week, and I damaged a piece of flooring on the last row that was only glued for 45 min. and it took a hammer and chisel to break that piece lose from the other to put a new piece down. Also I did do more research on your problem.I was told that if he did not clamp every piece that it would also produce this effect. I am always glad to help anyone with problems, because we also have these type of installers in my area. They all give us installers that always go the extra mile to give the customer the best job possible because in fact yous are the ones that pay us.