Repair laminate flooring?

A few years ago I installed some Pergo laminate flooring. They suggest you
relace a section of plank by cutting and chiseling out the old section and then
cut the tongue off the replacement plank and gluing in place. Your local sales
outlet should have detailed instructions.

Doug Turner

paul <[email protected]> wrote
>
> I know this is a little off topic but I dropped a tool on a wood
> laminate floor and have to repair it. Anyone had experience with
> this?
>
> The floor looks like red mahogany. I'm afraid to fill it with plastic
> wood because even if I stain it, it won't have the same semi-gloss
> sheen.
>

Paul,

I can't give you the answer that you want to hear. There is no way to
get a really satisfactory patch on this type of flooring. This is
something you give up with the cheaper price. I'm not clear on what
you mean by "wood laminate" Do you mean the melamine coated particle
board that has a wood grain look? In which case I would immediately
seal the divot to keep out moisture then patch the best you can and
live with it. Be very careful not to break the melamine skin
surrounding the patch when making the repair. If your wood laminate
has a real wood veneer then contact the manufacturer for a color
matched filler. Still not great but better than nothing.

Mike