Can a rubber gripper pad cause damage to a laminate floor?
When a rubber gripper pad is placed under an area rug to prevent slipping on a laminate floor is there any potential for damage? (There are some non-rubber products available , but they are rather expensive.)
I am also eyeing area rugs that have materials added to the backing to make them non-slip and feeling suspicious of those also. I was not successful in finding much on-line information on this subject, but will welcome any links you suggest. Thank You.
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Yes they can. The rubber tends to darken the finish on the floor, if left for some time. And I'm guessing the area rug is meant to stay. You might want to invest in a non-rubber product, but only after you find out if it too can cause discoloration....(Answered by Jami) |
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is burning laminate flooring scraps dangerous?
is it enviornmentally safe to burn laminate flooring scraps, should they be recycled or put in landfills.
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The Laminates are made of MDF. Medium density fiberboard This is a health hazzard for your lungs when you cut it with a power saw.
Drawbacks of MDF:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard
Heavier (the resins are heavy)
Contains urea-formaldehyde which may cause eye and lung irritation when cutting and sanding
The glue that binds the laminations is made with formaldehyde. This is a toxic chemicle when burned and inhaled
Finally, any plastic layers (maybe the top surface) when burned, will produce cyanide gas. This gas is heavier than air, and can kill pets sleeping on the floor.
Just ask your local fire department, that's where ...(Answered by Trevor Trillion) |
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How can i repair scratches in a laminate counter top?
Over the weekend i and some people over and one of the guests cut up some limes on my counter top. They are brand new, and are the black speckle type, they are laminate what can i do to repair this or even fix it? Can i do something to prevent it from spreding or getting dirt or stuff stuck into the cracks?
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I found the following information for you at the Do It Yourself Network . They say, you can repair small chips on the work surface of the countertop with laminate-repair paste. It's available in a variety of colors, or you can mix it to match the color of your countertop.
There is a whole article on their website, as well as pictures and complete instructions:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hk_cabinet...
Or .. if the scratches are minor you can always apply VERY CAREFULLY a minute amount of clear nail polish on top. This will seal the scratch from dirt or food from getting embedded into the ...(Answered by kolohe) |
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