What to do if the wooden floor is flooded?

How to deal with the wooden floor if it is flooded, and the water should be removed in time.

1. If the water ingress in a small area is found in time, the ground can be cleaned, the board can be pried up, and the wet floor can be dried and reinstalled; If the water inflow is slightly large, not only should the board at the leakage be pried up, but also the opposite board should be pried up along the direction of the keel arrangement, so that the internal air circulation can take away the moisture. If you can't determine the size of the incoming water, it is best to pry up the board in turn according to the flow direction of the inlet water to check the humidity situation to be foolproof.

2. If the water ingress of the floor is serious, if there is a large area of water soaking, first pry the floor carefully, wipe the surface water dry as soon as possible, and then place it in the shape of a "well" to prevent the deformation of the floor by using the weight generated by the stacking. In addition, these floors should be placed in a ventilated place to dry in the shade and not exposed to the sun.

How to care for wooden floors.

1. Be sure to keep the floor dry and clean, and avoid contact with a large amount of water.

2. It is not allowed to scrub with corrosive liquids such as alkaline water and soapy water to avoid damaging the paint film; It can be wiped with a wrung out cotton mop, rubbed with steel wool in case of stains, and cannot be wiped with wet mops, gasoline, flammable materials and high-temperature liquids.

3. Waxing every once in a while, the time interval depends on the finish of the floor paint, it is recommended to wax at least twice a year.

4. After paving, the floor should be exposed to direct sunlight as much as possible, so as to avoid excessive ultraviolet radiation of the paint and early cracking and aging.

What to do if the wooden floor is blistered.

Most of the solid wood floors are made of paint, the paint is thick and dense, and in principle, there is no problem with soaking in water for less than 30 minutes, or even for less than 1 hour. Soaking parquet is generally fine within 30 minutes, but low-grade laminate flooring is generally not allowed to soak in water.

Specific maintenance methods for laminate flooring after immersion:

1. After the floor is blistered, the surface should be dried in time and naturally dried. If the floor is warped, arched upwards, etc., it needs to be repaired or replaced.

2. Remove the baseboard (a board at the intersection of the floor and the wall, about 15-18 cm high, also called "wall enclosure"), remove the floor in order and reinstall it.

3. Pay attention to install from the middle of the ground to the wall, first install the floor with small deformation and relatively flat, and place the deformed floor in a hidden position (such as under the sofa and bed) or the skirting board on the wall. Generally speaking, after a period of recovery, it is basically not visible from the appearance, but due to the expansion of the floor, the gap between it and the wall will be relatively smaller.

4. The arch height of the floor is more than 3 cm, and the surface is uneven, warped or deformed after disassembly, it is recommended to contact the manufacturer for repair or replacement. On the one hand, the manufacturer's charge is relatively low, and on the other hand, the manufacturer has the same model of floor stock, and the repair effect is better.

5. Regardless of the size of the soaked area, it is not recommended to pry it up to dry, so that the floor will not be able to be used again. The correct way to do this is to quickly drain the surface water of the floor, remove the baseboard, expose the expansion joints, and rely on the expansion joints to dissipate the moisture.

Specific maintenance methods after solid wood flooring is soaked in water:

If the solid wood floor enters the water in a small area, the water vapor can be sucked out with a high-power vacuum cleaner, but the water in a large area needs to be pried up and dried in the shade.

1. Towel dry. If the ground is a small area of water, you can directly use a more absorbent towel to absorb the water, as for the water in the gap between the gaps, you can use a vacuum cleaner to suck it up, and then use a hair dryer to dry, pay attention to the cold wind to blow, otherwise the floor shirt will be deformed.

2. Remove the floor for treatment. If the ground is soaked in a large area of water, you need to clean up the moisture on the surface of the floor immediately, and then pry the floor open, put the whole in a cool and ventilated place, wait for natural drying, and pay attention to be placed on a flat ground, otherwise the floor will be easy to deform.

It is a very embarrassing and annoying thing for the floor to be flooded and damp. If left untreated, it can cause serious damage to the floor and may even affect the quality of the entire home. Here are some countermeasures:

1.The first thing to do is to turn off the water source and remove as much of the flooding as possible.

2.If it is only slightly damp, you can use a household vacuum cleaner to absorb the moisture on the surface, and then place it for ventilation and dehumidification or pin to dry the source.

3.If the dampness is severe and is not treated in time, it is recommended to use equipment to dry the floor and room. You can choose a specially rented drying equipment or DIY homemade one.

4.If the floor has shown severe swelling, you can try to use carpenter's glue to force the swelled part in place, but this is only a stopgap measure, and it is recommended to replace the floor with a new one as soon as possible.

5.If your floor is a solid wood floor, you will need to flip the floor first and then treat it on the back. Place the desiccant on the back of the floor and use a thin iron sheet to prevent the desiccant from sticking to the floor.

The gap between the wet core layer and the solid wood panels above can also be dried behind the floor.

6.After all treatments, it is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect the floor to avoid adverse effects on the health of you and your family.

In conclusion, the floor is flooded and damp, and if treated in time, it will not cause too much trouble to your family life. You can choose the most appropriate treatment method based on your actual situation.