Repairing Water Damaged Laminate Tiles

• 1). Remove the damaged laminate tiles by running a putty knife under the loose edges. Start removal at an edge that has already separated from the floor, or cut a hole in the warped tile using a sharp utility knife.
  
  
• 2). Check the underlayment material and subflooring for signs of rot or mildew and mold. Measure and cut the amount of replacement underlay needed and attach it to the subfloor using flooring adhesive.
  
  
• 3). Pull the backing that protects the adhesive on the new laminate floor tile. Position it neatly in the vacated spot. Press firmly to adhere it to the floor.
  
  

Repairing Water Damage on Rolled Laminate Flooring

• 1). Remove baseboards or moldings along any area needing to be replaced. Leave these in place if the damage is limited to areas away from the floor edging.
  
  
• 2). Use a sharp utility knife to cut and remove the smallest area possible of water-damaged laminate flooring. Roll out, measure, and cut a new piece of laminate. Match any designs on the flooring as closely as possible.
  
  
• 3). Replace any water-damaged underlayment with new material. Apply a generous amount of flooring adhesive to the back of the new laminate piece and install it into the open area. Place a heavy object over the new laminate to help hold it into place. Allow the recommended drying time stated on the flooring adhesive label. Replace any moldings or baseboards removed for the project.
  
  

Replacing Water Damaged Laminate Flooring Planks

• 1). Remove baseboards and floor molding and set aside. Use a putty knife or a small pry bar to separate the laminate planks from one another. Remove as many as needed to reach the area needing repair.
  
  
• 2). Inspect the subfloor and underlayment for damage and mold or mildew. Replace underlayment with fresh material by applying flooring adhesive to the back and pressing it firmly down onto the subfloor wood.
  
  
• 3). Measure and cut replacement planks using a circular saw. Lock the replacement planks into place. Add a small amount of flooring adhesive to the tongue and groove portions of all planks that will be bearing heavy traffic. Reinstall all floor moldings or baseboards.