Fix dip in laminate flooring due to uneven concrete

[BB1988]

Hi all,

I recently laid laminate flooring on top of high performance underlay in my lounge and hall (concrete floor). I took the skirting boards off, and laid the floor then fitted new skirting boards.

I didnt notice until after all of this, and decorating, that when I walk on a certain area, about 1-1.5 sq feet, there is a very slight dip, of about 3mm, its rather irritating and makes a pop noise. Plus I'm worried over time it may ruin the join/lock on the laminate boards.

I cant seem to find any remedies, except for this DriTac Wood Floor Repair Kit. it works by drilling 2 very small holes, and then injecting a putty under the floor. There's a video on YouTube. This looks good, but I cannot find a provider anywhere in the UK! It seems to be a US product.

So are there any UK versions of this product? Or even better solutions?

Thanks all,

Ben

 

[big-all]

heeelllooo and welcome BB1988

the first thing to do is make sure its a dip rather than tenting
you need a long strait edge to check its flat with no load on it

 

[BB1988]

Hi big-all

Yes its certainly straight - I know what most people are thinking "he hasn't left an expansion gap, and it's buckling upwards".

No, this is definitely an uneven concrete base.

Thanks,

Ben

 

[big-all]

you need something fairly runny
perhaps pva wood glue a syringe or small nozzled glue container
pump in glue then stand on the area to spread the glue and refill

this may take several days to dry as it can only dry when the moisture evaporates