It is always unexpected to find water under the wooden plank in luxurious homes in the kitchen or bathroom. Most people will always ask how did the water get under the luxury vinyl plank? They forget that in areas such as kitchen and bathroom, vinyl flooring and water will ever match. Therefore, there are high chances of water getting under the wooden floor. When making vinyl sheet flooring, the vinyl is either glued or floats on the subfloor. Whichever the case, the moisture is likely to build up underneath the floor, causing problems. The glue weakens and lifts the edge, which causes bubbles to form in the middle.
Signs for Water Damaged Vinyl Plank
Although water damages may not be much visible in vinyl flooring, there are signs you can watch for in other flooring products. These signs include;
➥ Discoloration of the floor.
➥ Opening of the seams.
➥ Bubbles, bumps, and ridges on the floor.
➥ Mold, mildew, and ridges.
➥ Curling and peaking of tiles.
➥ Underlaying nail popping.
➥ Alkali building up on tile joints.
Causes of Water Damaged Vinyl Plank
There might be errors during the wood floor installation that will lead to water getting under the luxury vinyl plank. These errors include;
➥ Wet concrete slabs that were not properly cured.
➥ Not drying up the groundwater before installation.
➥ Leaking dishwasher.
➥ Washing machine overflow.
➥ Toilet back up or other plumbing errors.
➥ Wax ring at the commode.
➥ Excessive water in the crawlspace.
How to Prevent Water Damaged Vinyl Flooring?
To prevent water from getting under the vinyl plank, you must follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. These instructions involve testing for the moisture on the concrete substrates before installation. However, vinyl flooring manufacturers claim to set standards against flooding. Their measures include a warranty statement that states that their compensation does not cover discoloration from mold or mildew, leaking plumbing systems, or watering through sliding glass doors.
How to Treat Water Damaged Vinyl Flooring?
When you notice water under your luxury vinyl plank, you can solve it through the following simple hacks. However, under extreme conditions, you will be required to hire installation experts.
➥ Ventilate the crawlspace for several days to dry the moisture.
➥ Attend to the specific sources of moisture.
➥ Pull or scrape the flooring off a concrete subfloor.
➥ Run heater and a fan in the room for some days.
FAQ
#Q1. Is vinyl plank flooring good?
Ans: Sure! It's strong and lasts long. Anyone use it as a alternative option of hardwood flooring.
#Q2. What is the best vinyl plank?
Ans: It's really hard to choose just one brand. But you might choose from Shaw, Armstrong, COREtec, Mohawk etc.
#Q3. Is vinyl plank used to make luxury look of home?
Ans: Of course! It's can be used to give also luxury look the restaurant, coffee shops, basements, kitchens and bathroom also. For example if you choose the luxury faucets, lights, cabinets for your kitchen then the vinyl plank flooring will be add more glamor and comfort to your kitchen.
#Q4. Can I put heavy furniture on vinyl plank flooring?
Ans: Yes! But you have to consider about scratches on vinyl flooring surface. To avoid the stains or scratches you may use the furniture pad but rubber made pads are not recommended. For heavy furniture it would be best to use the non-staining floor protector.
