Posted by Scott Stephens on October 23, 19100 at 19:57:39:
In Reply to: Re: Heavy objects on laminate floors. posted by Ray Darrah on October 21, 19100 at 11:19:31:
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: : I've heard all sorts of do's and don't on this subject and frankly it gets me confused. Heck if a laminate floor cannot withstand excessive weight then what's the use? I've never heard this with floating engineered hardwood floors. I went through this a few weeks ago on a commercial job of some 1200 sf and then my bud claims he's seen laminate floors in auto showrooms. With all that weight of cars on the floor it seems there's no chance for a problem as the floor can't possibly move.
: : Any responses welcomed!
: All floating floors require the ability to shrink and expand. Heavy objects stop this requirement.
: Ray Darrah
Heavy objects normally found in homes (piano's, refrigerators, funiture) will have NO EFFECT on a properly installed laminate floor. Even a car or light truck probably wouldn't hurt it because the psi under each tire is not that high. If the floor needs to expand/contract there aren't many things you can get into your house that will stop it.
Scott Stephens
www.stephensfloor.com