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LVP Waterproof?

5 years ago

Hi! We have LVP in our basement which flooded last weekend. It was under about an inch of water. We were away and when we returned home the water had all receded - wondering thoughts on thoroughly drying and dehumidifying the space. Or do we need to rip it out?

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millworkman
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
MUST be removed, cleaned with warm water and dawn or a spic & span type product and allowed to dry, preferably in the warm sun for a few hours and then it can be reinstalled. The flooring itself is impervious to and unaffected by liquids but they will still pass thru the T&G click locks and cause a moldy mess underneath. The sooner it is removed the better.
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