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grosenbu
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« on: November 02, 2005, 07:33:37 AM »

Hi all...I have a KronoSwiss Noblesse laminate floor installed over wood joists/plywood. Unfortunately, there is one high spot in the subfloor so there is a flex in the floor for about 2' around that high point. Nothing terrible to me, but I'd like to fix it if possible before/if any joint problems arise. Pulling up the whoel floor is not an option at this time.

I was thinking of filling that void below the laminate by core drilling a couple of small holes in the subfloor from below and pumping in something to fill the gap. I have had a few things suggested to me:

1) self levelling grout - this sounds good but I am concerned with the moisture coming through the floor and damaging it.
2) expanding foam insulation (shoot some in, let it expand and fill the gap, then harden). Also sounds good but will it push the floor up? Will the chemicals damage the floor?

Anyway, just wondering if these might work or if there is another product or method I could use to fill that space under the laminate if possible. Thanks!!
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2005, 06:12:59 AM »

Hi
Sound adveturous to me but the exspanding foam would be the best choice .
In the inside of the house you need to pack something heavy and flat where the foam will be being pumped into , Make it Heavy and flat toto cover a big area and  prevent the floor from bulging upwards .
 Moderation when pumping the foam ,dont over do it , It is to fix a problem not greate an other one by over filling .
 Do a test between 2 flat sheets of plywood to see how much you could be likely to use . time the pump as to the quantity being forced in
Modiration , you can alway put in some more but it will be a hell of a job getting it out if you over do it . Would be interested to hear the results
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