laminate floor repair – I've got water damage on my lamenate floor, how do I repair it?
I've got water damage on my lamenate floor, how do I repair it?
I've got several planks of my lamenate that have water damage , their curly up, how do I repair this?
As with all DIY projects–especially around the home–what you save in dollars (if you install your own laminate floor) will cost you in time. Only you can determine if the savings are worth the cost, so let’s look at some basic numbers.
What Can I Save in Dollars?
If you do your own installation, you’ll save at least $300 to $500 which is the minimum fee for most installers. And of course, the larger the job the greater the savings. An installation fee of $2,000 for 600 square feet of laminate is not unreasonable–but also represents substantial savings for the do-it-yourselfer.
You may need to factor in equipment rental or purchase if you don’t have the requisite tools, but you can usually borrow what you lack. Don’t forget that if you’re removing a carpet you’ll need access to a dumpster. If you’ve got the tools — power saws are the main requirement — then the other consideration is whether you have the time.
What Will it Cost Me in Time?
The time it will take to install your laminate floor depends on the size of the job, whether you have help and your skill level. Two professional installers can install 600 square feet of laminate in two working days. Realistically plan for an extra day or half-day to do a similar size of installation with help–assuming you’re both fairly handy. If you don’t install every day it takes a while to get into the rhythm of the work.
If you’re doing a standard bedroom of 120 to 150 square feet, the installation itself will take a good half-day with help. This assumes that the floor surface is already prepared, the furniture moved, the doors and baseboards removed.
Obviously, if you can block out a chunk of time–a day or two in a row–the job will get done quicker, but laminate installation is a forgiving process. If evenings and weekends are all you have, and your family/roommates can live in chaos for a week or two, the time is well worth the savings.
Tip: none of the above factors in the cost of beer and pizza for your helper!
Marion Taylor is an experienced writer who has combined skills and resources with her husband–a flooring retail owner and operator–to create a series of how-to flooring videos. Their latest effort is a laminate flooring how to video.
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