How To Repair Water Damaged Engineered Wood Floors. Fix the source of moisture. Stop the flow of water if the flooding occurred due to a burst pipe washing machine failure or water heater failure.
Wood floors are susceptible to moisture and many may have been damaged prior to the single event that finally required action to be taken. Then plug in a few floor fans and get them running. If certain boards need removing youll need to find and purchase matching wood.
This is an important step because excess moisture can stay trapped in dirt and debris.
Water damage floor repairs will vary depending on the type of flooring. Replacing Damaged Flooring by Weaving in New Planks. Minor Buckling Repair Soak up all the excess moisture on the damaged area with towels and then clean the area with a good disinfectant cleaner thats safe for your hardwood floors. For small-scale wood floor water damage you may be able to nail or screw warped boards back into place.
