Problems to Expect with Replacing a Laminate Floor Plank?

lizt2013

3 years ago

I am removing half of a wall in my kitchen and have an opportunity to widen the doorway between my dining and kitchen about 3” which would be great. This would require cutting out 2 planks of laminate flooring, cutting off the tongue and grooves on some sides, and fitting new pieces in with some glue. Or - keep the 3” and dont touch the floors. Has anyone had problems replacing planks of flooring in the middle of the floor like this? More noticable seams? Gapping? Warping? Lifting? Or does this generally maintain the look and integrity of the floor fine? Thanks!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
I have no idea what you are planning.To me a lot of hassle for 3" do you have extra flooring to match ?
lizt2013
Original Author
3 years ago
Yes, plenty of extra flooring. I have a daughter with significant disabilities who requires a special chair to eat at. At this time, it barely fits through this doorway when we move it from the breakfast bar where her sisters eat to the dining room when we have sit down meals. We generally have to take it down another hallway. So the extra 3” could be helpful … or we can just keep using the hallway. Im on the fence. The top 1/2 of the wall is torn up right now, so nows the time to do it… but if it poorly affected the floors we love id be heartbroken
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PPF.
3 years ago
Will this be a DIY project?
lizt2013
Original Author
3 years ago
No i have a contractor doing this part of the project