glossy marks on new laminate floor


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Old 10-04-11, 09:24 AM
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glossy marks on new laminate floor

I recently bought a popular resilient laminate floor with a hardwood finish to it for my bathroom. It is made for possibly wet areas and provides waterproofing.

I installed it as per the directions and it went down very easily. However at times I had to give the flooring a few kicks with my running shoes to tighten up the joints. This flooring has a 15 minute window during which the glue joint is open for movement.

Unfortunately I was doing this work in the evening. The next day when the sun shines in the window at the far end of the room I see glossy areas on the flooring surface. These spots stick out like a sore thumb! These spots coincide with areas where I may have kicked the joints together. I am able to replicate the marks on a test pience of laminate.

I have tried everything I can think of to remove what appears to be a gloss left by rubber residue form my running shoes. I have tried water and soap, gas, turpentine, wd40, googone, liquid household cleaners, a rubber ball, baking soda and warm water. Does anyone know a product that will remove the rubber gloss without harming the floor?
 
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Old 10-04-11, 10:46 AM
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Hi and welcome to the forum!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works well on laminate floors. However, test it on one of your spare pieces first.
 
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Old 10-04-11, 12:53 PM
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I have already tried the magic eraser. Nothing seems to take it off so far.
 
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Old 10-05-11, 11:10 AM
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I've seen a tennis ball used to removed scuff marks from floors but I don't know whether that would would for you.
 
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Old 10-05-11, 11:47 AM
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No expert...but what I would guess is that you have basically burnished or polished those areas that are glossy. Like taking super fine steel wool to the worn finish of a stained DR table.

You probably won't be able to remove it. You can wait till everything gets scuffed or try to blend it in a bit with the tennis ball. Not on the shiny areas...but around them.

Try it on a sample first.
 
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Old 10-06-11, 12:45 PM
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i will give it a try. Thanks for the info
 
 

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