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What causes a floor to bounce?
What causes a floor to bounce, how can this be resolved, and what can I do to prevent it from worsening in the future? Thanks.
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"The sub-base floor is uneven, it could be caused by something as little as a dip in the sub-base, a remedial self Leveling screed, over the sub base floor to bring it all to a level base should resolve the issue.
Paul
Pjs screeding services ltd"
Paul
Pjs screeding services ltd"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"Your floor can bounce due to a lack of screws or it can be rotten you might of to remove the flooring and have it checked out...thanks Andre"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 -
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"not enough expansion gap left around the perimeter"
Answered on 4th Jul 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 -
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"If it is a laminate/wooden floor that is no older than 1-year, incorrect installation Mostly not enough expansion gap"
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"The subfloor could be unlevel that would cause your floor to bounce or around the edge of your floor which could be pushing against your which could cause it to bounce"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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