What furniture damages the laminate

Laminate flooring is popular for its aesthetically pleasing appearance, relative cheapness, and durability. But there are also disadvantages. This is susceptible to damage. It is easily scratched and deformed under heavy loads. For example, dropping a heavy object or walking in shoes with thin heels, as well as moving heavy objects such as furniture.

Sofas, cabinets, chairs and tables with plastic wheels, all these things are the worst enemy of the laminate, as soon as there is a need to move them. Even their long-term presence in one place can cause dents.

How to avoid these troubles? The first thing is prevention. The same sand, brought by the owners into the apartment on shoes, with sufficient accumulation scratches the surface of the coating. Regular wet cleaning will save the owner from minor damage to the laminate.

Rearrangement of furniture

Moving massive furniture along the laminate entails the appearance of deep scratches and chips. To prevent this, there are several methods. Some of them will require the presence of at least one assistant. In some cases, it is better to call a team of specialists.

The bath mat is a fleecy surface with a rubberized base. It needs to be turned over and placed under a movable item. Pile will easily slide on the surface of the laminate, and the rubber base will prevent the furniture from slipping off when moving.

Felt coasters - sold in specialized stores. They are recommended to be used even when the furniture is already installed. And when moving, you can put them in a larger amount, which will contribute to a smooth course on the surface of the laminate flooring.

Together with the above methods, the use of liquids that reduce friction during the transportation of heavy furniture is allowed. One of them is the notorious WD-40. But before applying it, you need to make sure that no traces remain on the coating somewhere in an inaccessible place. Then spray on the moving path. Fairy, soapy water or something like that can serve as an analogue. The sole purpose of these fluids is to reduce friction.

Repair scratches and chips

If it was not possible to avoid damage to the laminate during rearrangement, then a lot of tools and devices are on sale for its repair. For example, putty or wax-based pencils. Many colors and shades will allow you to hide traces on the laminate without much effort.