As unwanted as water damage is it can be an opportunity to install new flooring and protect your home from future incidents.
Best flooring against water damage.
If you are able to remove the water quickly and properly dry to floors you have an excellent chance of saving them or most of them.
In the us market laminate flooring is made of a resin compound placed on a woodchip base then glazed for durability.
This means that if water is left for a long time on the floor it can seep into and warp the fiberboard base.
When browsing flooring options consider materials like laminate vinyl carpet and tile which protect against water.
Aquaguard armstrong audacity pergo wetprotect mohawk revwood plus tarkett aquaflor dream home x20 shaw repel.
If you choose hardwood be sure to take steps to waterproof and preserve it.
From there you can sand and refinish the floors.
I used this method in our kitchen bathroom and around the di.
When it comes to hardwood flooring and water damage expediency is key.
Here is the list of the best waterproof laminate flooring.
This video shows a process i use for helping prevent any water damage to our laminate flooring.
Because of this technically laminate flooring is water resistant not 100 percent waterproof.
From there you can either do the same or a different color for your hardwood.