Hello bigjobcarol~
Small areas (1/4 of an inch or so) can be repaired with "Pergo
Finishing Putty" (see
http://www.pergo.com/PergoDesign/US/US_Accessories_Detail/1,1065,USA-0-IM,00.html
)...but it sounds like you have a larger area to deal with.
That being the case, Pergo recommends that you completely remove and
replace the affected planks. According to the company, "since we use
no dye lots and the floor does not fade, the planks will match
perfectly. To locate a flooring professional who has the proper tools
and training for plank replacements, contact your retailer or call our
consumer helpline at: 1-800-33-PERGO (1-800-337-3746)." (
http://www.pergo.com/Pergo/US/US_Maintanence_FAQ/1,1157,USA,00.html )
Unless you have some experience with flooring, it's probably a good
idea to hire a professional. However, Pergo provides some helpful
information for do-it-yourself-ers.
The Pergo website discusses necessary installation materials:
http://www.pergo.com/PergoDesign/US/US_Accessories_Detail/1,1065,USA-0-IM,00.html
This page includes "how to install" videos, glue, glue activator,
sealant, an installation kit, and more.
For some additional tips on installing Pergo, visit:
http://www.floorshop.com/html.cfm?htmlID=24
For Pergo's online instructions for installing flooring, check out:
http://www.pergo.com/Pergo/US/US_Installation_Instructions_Plank/
These instructions are meant to supplement, not replace, the
installation videos.
Basically, this is what you'll need to do:
First, you'll need to remove the existing planks. How you do this will
depend upon your confidence level. The method most-discussed online is
to run a utility knife down the plank seams. Then chisel the laminate
off, being careful not to crack the planks you want to save. After the
initial removal of a plank, you can use a Dremel tool to remove
remaining glue or pieces.
To reinstall, you'll need a saw, a hammer and a carpenter's rule, a
bucket with clean lukewarm water, several absorbent cloths, Pergo glue
(one bottle covers approximately 60 to 80 sq. ft, Pergo installation
spacers, a tapping block and a pull bar. (Pergo installation straps
are also recommended.)
Cut the planks to fit your area, using the spacers to guide how much
room goes between planks. Fill all the grooves with Pergo glue; remove
excess with a damp cloth. Use Pergo installation straps and tapping
block to bring the planks together. In kitchens and bathrooms, the
expansion spaces between planks must be filled with Pergo Sealant.
Good luck!
kriswrite
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Clarification of Answer by
kriswrite-ga
on
26 Mar 2003 11:46 PST
Hi bigjobcarol~
I'm sorry you weren't happy with the instructions given for how to
repair your Pergo.
In the future, it will be helpful if you inform the researcher that
you already have accessed certain websites or other sources of
information, since there is no way for us to know otherwise.
Also, if you are dissatisfied with an answer, it is helpful to both
Researcher and Customer if you ask for a clarification. Often, if the
researcher misunderstands your needs, they can better serve you if you
follow this procedure.
Respectfully,
kriswrite
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