Applying Floor Sealant to Floating Laminate Flooring

Putting floor sealant to your floating laminate flooring is a simple task. Floating laminate flooring is a type of flooring that is usually made out of wood fiber pressed between other building material such as paper or plastic laminate. Most floating laminate flooring boards are made to resemble the pattern of wood. Together with its composition and design, this type of flooring is economical and at the same time durable for most households.

You need to put floor sealant onto the laminate flooring to increase its durability from everyday use. The sealant serves as a protection for your floating laminate flooring from spills and dust, among other things.

Step 1 - Prepare the Floor

Make sure your work area is clean and clear of any form of obstruction. This is a simple yet very important step if you want to maintain the durability of your flooring. A lot of people tend to make huge mistakes  only because there is dust in the floor. It would be advisable to use your chamois rag to dry your floor after cleaning it up to make sure the area is really dry and ready for sealing. Make sure you have enough ventilation to serve as an exhaust to your work area. Wear protective clothing as well before handling the sealant.

Step 2 - Prepare the Solution

There are some sealants that will require you to mix and prepare a solution before application. Unless stated, you will need 2 buckets to contain the sealant and clean water. If the sealant requires you to make a solution, use the sealant bucket for that. You will need clean water to wash your rag.

Step 3 – Apply the Solution

Use your rag or mop to apply the solution on the floor. Make sure that the application is even in all parts in the room. A milky film will help say whether you placed too much solution or not. After drying, make sure the area is dry before applying the second and third layer. Make sure that the area is completely dry before you apply a new layer to prevent the previous to keep the new layer from clumping. It is advisable to not to go beyond 3 layers of floor sealant. Too much sealant on your laminate flooring will cause it to look dull.

Step 4 – Dry the Sealant

Once you are done applying the layers, although this is optional, you can use a floor buffer to put sparkle in your floor laminate. If you don’t have a floor buffer, you may use a clean rag to serve as a buffer. Just wipe the floor in a circular motion until you are satisfied with its shine. Although you may buff the floor in between application of layers, it’s a good option just buff the floor once you’re done with the application process. After that, your flooring is all set.