How do I fix this kind of lifted flooring?
As shown in the picture, some areas of my floor have risen. The edges along the two red lines I drew are all raised, especially in the circled area. If children or elderly people don’t notice it, they could trip and fall.
This issue may have been caused by the computer chair I placed in this spot, as prolonged pressure seems to have caused the floor to lift.
I’ve tried two solutions before:
1. **Floor Gap Fixer Tool Set with Aluminium Suction Cup & Rubber Mallet Hammer**
I attempted to tighten the flooring using this tool, but it didn’t work because the floorboards are already tightly joined. The issue is the edges lifting, not gaps, so this method wasn’t effective.
2. **Gorilla Max Strength Clear Construction Adhesive**
I applied this adhesive, and it worked for about a week, but the edges lifted again over time.
I’m not sure if I used the wrong type of glue or if my approach is flawed. I’m now considering trying **Titebond III Wood Glue**.
If anyone has experience with this issue, could you please share your advice?
Thank you
Replies
A little more info please?
Is any of this flooring tongue and groove? Edges and ends?
Where did you put this glue?
Now that the glue has hardened, do you figure you have filled a gap below the flooring and now there’s no way in hell you’ll be able to bring the raised pc. down?
Is there a subfloor below this flooring?
Are there any heat runs below this area.
A little more info please?
Is any of this flooring tongue and groove? Edges and ends?----Yes
Where did you put this glue?---I applied the glue along the seams of the floorboards at the time.
Now that the glue has hardened, do you figure you have filled a gap below the flooring and now there’s no way in hell you’ll be able to bring the raised pc. down?----I can still press the floorboards back into place as there's no dried glue inside preventing me from flattening them with heavy objects. However, as soon as the weight is removed, the floorboards lift again.
Is there a subfloor below this flooring?-----I belive so. but I can not confirm.
Are there any heat runs below this area.----No.
To add to Calvin's question - what type of subfloor sheathing is under the flooring? How thick?
Could possibly be connected to excessive deflection of the subfloor resulting from the concentrated loads of your chair's casters.
To add to Calvin's question - what type of subfloor sheathing is under the flooring? How thick? ---sorry. I dont know
Could possibly be connected to excessive deflection of the subfloor resulting from the concentrated loads of your chair's casters.
---Yes, It was the chair and me
Do you have any of this flooring left?
No. It is a rented aprtment
Well.
I would call the landlord and forget your computer chair,
Tell him your concerns of a trip hazard (of which the picture doesn’t really suggest that).
Rental is his business, and your chair wouldn’t have caused that minor raising. No way.
Unless maybe you weigh 400 lbs, didn’t move and worked 24/7
Or the install was bogus in the first place.