Timber Laminate Floor Sinks in Corner of Room

KoolMoeDee · Aug 06, 2019 12:36 pm

Hi All,

I need some assistance on identifying if this is an issue or not. We had our place built 8 months ago and I have noticed that in some areas the timber laminate flooring can be pushed down to create a gap between the flooring and the skirting board.

I basically want to know if this is normal and within tolerances if anyone could assist. If it's not normal is anyone able to explain what they believe the be the cause of the issue (for example – floor not level).
I can confirm there is underlay.

Can you please have a look at the video link and provide some feedback please – https://imgur.com/a/wj7e0JJ

Cheers.

StructuralBIMGuy · Aug 07, 2019 7:48 am

Hi koolmoedee
Welcome to the forum and thanks for the (Simulation) video
Did you take photos or videos during the build, have staged inspections,etc,etc?
Unfortunately it's too early to start speculating without data and proof
You will need to monitor the changes in movement (mm) over time.. precisely, ie cracking, deflections,etc
WA Guide To Standards and Tolerances
Ideally, I would have recommended prior to installing any finishes
1. Checking Room Dimensions (XYZ) Coordinates with Bosch Laser
2. Checking Wall & Floor Building Tolerances with Bosch Lasers
Please post back if have have further questions as it also helps others as well
Cheers
Chris

Norfolk · Aug 07, 2019 8:21 am

Most likely cause is that the floor is not level. With my recent Metricon build the slab was not level. Knowing the importance of a level slab for floating floors I used a laser and 2m straight edge to check it. I insisted they level the floor, which they did by employing a specialist floor levelling contractor. Checked it again and it was suitably level for the floating floor.

brokenstick · Aug 07, 2019 10:31 am

Norfolk

Most likely cause is that the floor is not level. With my recent Metricon build the slab was not level. Knowing the importance of a level slab for floating floors I used a laser and 2m straight edge to check it. I insisted they level the floor, which they did by employing a specialist floor levelling contractor. Checked it again and it was suitably level for the floating floor.

I agree with this, I have seen laminate layed on uneven concrete and it does what you describe

During my build my inspector checked and picked up that the concrete was not perfectly level in some sections. Before laying the floor the builder had someone come in who ground some sections and filled others to make it perfect (They said they always do this anyway as the concreters don't get it perfect)