Fading Laminate Flooring

This layer prevents fading from exposure to a light to moderate amount of sunlight.

Fading laminate flooring. Use the remainder of the laminate flooring planks you cut at the end of row one to start the next row as long as it s longer than 1 foot. Start the second row where you started off the first. Be aware that after a large amount of constant and intense sun exposure discoloration can still happen. Color fading over time laminate flooring can fade no matter how little sunlight it is exposed to.

Most laminate flooring is more resistant to fading due to the aluminum oxide coating on the top layer of the laminate. Depending on the quality of floor you have this layer will slow the effects of uv rays on your floor s surface. If you have large windows that allow intense sunlight in for long periods of time consider using rugs or drawing the shades during those times to avoid fading. This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look.

Cover 2 feet 0 61 m sections of the floor at a time before moving on to the next section. If it s not start the row with a plank cut to a length greater than 1 foot. Dip the washcloth in the floor finish and apply the protective finish to the floor in thin even strokes. Coat a section of the floor in laminate finish with a washcloth.

All modern laminate flooring is treated with a uv resistant layer on the surface of every board.