Q: I want to install laminate wood flooring over a concrete slab that has a 14-foot-long crack in it that is about 1/8-inch deep. What do I have to do before putting in the flooring?
A:ย You need to start by have a termite company treat that crack for possible termite infestation before laying the flooring. Thatโs because that crack could make it very easy for termites to attack your new flooring. You also need to determine whether the parts of the floor on both sides of the crack are level. If they are not, some grinding needs to be done on the concrete to make sure itโs flat. After that, you will need to seal the crack area with grout. These advance steps will ensure that you can put in a level floor.
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