General Overview
The laminate flooring is usually crafted by fusing together the various wood layers in the lamination process. The interior layer of the laminated wood is created from the fiber fragments and the melamine resin. Nowadays the laminate flooring has become popular and the first choice of the users because of the following reasons:
Less Expensive: The laminate flooring are less expensive than the rest of other hardwood flooring and that is why it can get installed easily on any low budget.
Easy To Install: Another advantage of the laminate flooring is that it can get installed easily without causing any difficulties and exertion to the installer.
Easy To Clean: These kinds of flooring can be cleaned easily by using smooth cleaners.
Easy Steps To Get Rid Of Burn Marks From Laminate Flooring
The users can easily get the bun marks out of the laminate flooring by following the below-described steps:
- Getting Rid Of Scorch Mark: If the laminate flooring consists of the scorch mark that needs to get removed first by using the toothpaste. Squeeze few bits of the toothpaste over the scorched area and then spread it by using the old toothbrush. Instead of using the toothbrush the users can also use the nylon scrub or brush. The users are advised not to use any type of harsh items on the laminate flooring like sandpaper or the steel wool as they can completely damage the laminated finish.
- Fixing The Deeper Marks: The users can easily fix the burn hole by using the wood filler material. Start by spreading it over the hole by using the utility knife. Then use the medium grit sandpaper to flatten the laminate surface and then clean up the sanding dust and debris particles by using the soft rag. Then apply the same wood-toned paint over the wood filled area and at last cover the treated area with the wood finish respectively.
- Replace The Burnt Laminate Planks: Start detaching the affected laminate plank by using the circular saw as the circular saw can easily trim the laminate plank without affecting the sub floor. Then users are advised to form the 2 straight cuts from the center area of the laminate plank and also create the four angled trims at the corners respectively. Then simply use the chisel, pry bar and the pliers to detach the damaged laminate floor plank. Then replace the new laminate plank by trimming it as per the exact size dimensions of the replaced plank and affix it by using the wood glue and then place heavy books or the heavy cans over the replaced laminate plank till the wood glue is completely dried.