Carpets, Lino & Flooring

Will the boards dry out and flatten a little over time without having to lift up the vinyl? The vinyl would probably tear in places if lifted.

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.46 PM

We had a new kitchen fitted and a new vinyl floor laid. My husband reconnected the dishwasher, but not tight enough. Due to this we have had a very slow leak for 2 months from the connection. It has leaked under the vinyl flooring and made the floorboards wet. We only noticed as the door next to the dishwasher started scrapping on the floor. The floorboards appear to have raised where the boards meet together. The leak has been sorted. If the vinyl flooring comes up it will tear as they managed to lay it in one piece through to the utility room. Now the leak has been sorted I am hoping that the floorboards will dry out over the Summer and flatten a little, but I'm only guessing. Is anyone able to offer any advice? Thanks in advance.