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Drying Glued Down Flooring
by Felicia McEwen In some cases it may be possible to dry an engineered floor glued down to concrete (or solid hardwood floor glued to concrete) but there are many factors to take in to consideration that will determine whether the floor can be dried, or if it should be dried in the first place. The first thing to consider is the cost of drying versus the cost of replacement. Some engineered flooring is inexpensive and cheaper to...
Should you be concerned about tape pulling finish when drying a hardwood floor?
Author: Felicia McEwen Finish lift is a common occurrence and you should not be alarmed. When a hardwood floor has been affected by a water loss the finish has been compromised. Some of the finish in the affected area may lift, crack, scale or turn hazy. In addition, when you secure your hardwood floor drying panels to the floor with tape it is possible the tape will lift some of the finish. It is best to inform the homeowner and insurance adjuster ahead of time that this...