Can I disassemble the laminate and collect it back?

Usually laminate is used for about 15-25 years. The material class characterizes its service life. But from different unforeseen circumstances laminate is not the best protected. Many people decided to base their choice not only on the basis of the main qualities of the laminate: resistance to moisture and abrasion, impact resistance, appearance and environmental friendliness. Now it is customary to think about the maintainability of the floor covering. Nobody is immune from getting a defect on their gender. It can be: scratches, dents, chips and strong rubbing. What to do? How to solve the problem? Can I disassemble the laminate and reassemble it myself? Let's understand.

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Is it necessary to disassemble the laminate?

Serious defects on the surface indicate that it's time to start dismantling. But is it possible to disassemble the laminate and assemble it back so that it is suitable for further use. Before answering, we will get acquainted with the most common "problem" cases:

• Paul creaks. This may be due to the fact that the installation was not carried out as carefully as necessary, here is the result.
• Swellings and incomprehensible formations. This case is very common, as moisture can penetrate under the laminate and break the material.
• And some just want to move, but do not want to leave their native laminate. Why not dismantle it to put it in another room?

Important! Sometimes it happens that only a few slats break. Experienced owners will not throw out excess material after installation and will remove a few spare boards from the pantry. Partial repair is very easy - remove the old panels and replace them with new ones.

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Preparing for work

How to remove laminate? In fact, editing is not the most difficult thing. Modern materials are fine and are assembled and disassembled. There is an expression: "Breaking - do not build," but lamination should be disassembled with special care, even if only a few "cells" are to be replaced.

flooring joints To get started, it's worth to familiarize yourself with the type of boards used. So far, only three types of locks of floor covering are distinguishable:

1. Uncrossed( glued).This floor is collected with glue. In other words, parts of the material are simply glued to each other. Such a laminate can not be dismantled and used again.
2. Lock-panel. On one side of such a panel is a spike in the form of a protrusion, and the other side is equipped with a special groove. With the help of a few light blows with a hammer such "cells" can be easily connected. A "signal" about readiness generates a characteristic click during assembly.
3. Click is the most common connection system. It is here that it is easiest to conduct repeated operations on the laminate. Panels are simply placed at an angle of 45 degrees to each other and fall to the floor. This is how the lamellas cohere through this system.

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Partial mounting

Can I disassemble the laminate and reassemble it? Of course, but let's begin our acquaintance with this procedure with one "small" job. "If you really decided to take out the defective boards, then follow the following instructions:

1. Use the marker to indicate the required range of work.
2. Using a jigsaw, saw off the unsuitable parts. It is necessary to leave at least 5 millimeters from the edges to prevent damage to the joints of the locks.
3. Using tools, hook the blade and remove it.
4. Prepare the workpiece with the same geometric dimensions, grind the edges and smear them with some sealant. Now it is necessary to put new parts in place of the old ones with special care.
5. Do not forget to remove the surplus sealant.
6. To replace only a few boards, you have to first dismantle the plinth, and only then gently pry and raise the edge of the lamella in order to separate the connections of the lock system. Remove the lamellas from the cover until you reach the "broken" parts.

Important! We recommend that you number the panels. This advice is due to the fact that many very often make mistakes during assembly. If the "cell" was not trimmed, then the numbering can be neglected and simply mounted in any order.

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Removing the laminate completely

Well, first we'll have to do the demounting of the skirting boards.

Important! You will not be able to maintain the integrity of the laminate lamellas, if it is based on the principle of glue or lock-connection. Just remove the panel from the floor one by one.

But with modern and technology Click-locks things are very good. A floor covering of this type can be removed without difficulty, preserving the ideal condition of each lamella, which will play into the hands of subsequent work.

Important! Disassemble it is accepted start from that wall where you last time have finished procedure of stacking.

Simply lift the edge panel to the click, which prompts when the lock opens, then release the panel. Carry out these manipulations with all parts, not forgetting the numbering, about which there were a few words above. Numbering will facilitate the process of laying in a new room and greatly accelerate it.

Now you have learned how to remove the laminate from the floor without damaging it at the same time. The process, which could have caused many difficulties before, became the easiest assembly and disassembly. Good luck with the repair!