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Remedy for swelling of lacquered strip wood flooring after washing machine leak

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.50 PM

Hello I had a washing machine leak yesterday evening and the lacquered strip wood flooring in an area in the hallway got soaked. There was water underneath which you could here when you walk on it. And some of the strip wood has started to swell up. Is there a way to get the swelling down as the wood dries up? Any suggestions are appreciated. Update: Having inspected the next day swelling has gone down and water underneath seeped away (imagine it is still moist underneath). Some of strip wood edges has risen up (i'd say 2-3mm max) and will not press down. I was thinking perhaps applying gentle pressing with a mallet, but is it best to do this now or after a few days once it has dried more thoroughly? Thanks.

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4 Answers

Skill Builder LMG

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Forest Gate, London
Keep the temperature in the room warm, try to increase the air, remove all kinds of carpets and the swelling will decrease. regards LEVAN
Answered13 May 2023
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CS Flooring

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Manchester
sorry to tell you that the flooring requires uplifting immediately. contact your insurance company as its damaged and needs replacing.
Answered13 May 2023
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Anonymous user

Hi unfortunately after the swelling of the core material it will not return to as it was, it's a replacement.
Answered1 June 2023
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Flooring Scotland

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Glasgow
Unfortunately in my experience you have probably done irreversible damage. Perhaps check your house insurance. Russell Flooring Scotland
Answered4 June 2023
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