Laminate flooring is fast becoming one of the most popular options for flooring. Because it provides the look and feel of hardwood without the price tag, homeowners and business owners are turning to laminate flooring to suit their needs. Installers and contractors know the jargon associated with laminate flooring. It is helpful to provide clear definitions. This ensures everyone speaks the same language.
Proud edges on laminate flooring are what experts call the difference in height at the joints of the laminate plank. They can be located on the side or on the end of a plank. Most manufacturers consider a proud edge of up to 0.1 mm to be acceptable, but anything more than that becomes a problem.
A good installer can minimize proud edges in laminate planks. They should assess each joint carefully. They should also check that there are not too many unacceptable pieces. Pieces that do not fit properly with the rest should not be installed. The manufacturer should replace unacceptable pieces as required. If the installer installs the floor with too many proud edges that exceed the recommended height difference, it will create a significant problem. This issue can lead to complaints from the client. It can also create a trip hazard and increase the risk of a slip and fall accident.
We just recently re-did our floors and have one board that has a proud edge on the long edge of the board (for only a few inches or so). Is there a way to safely pop the edge into place without damaging the board? I saw a video about fixing proud edges on vinyl flooring with a heat gun. Will the same technique work for laminate or no? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
It depends on what the cause of the proud edge was.