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    iwanna Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 9, 2013, 09:32 AM
    Water was spilled and left several hours on my laminate floor. Edges lifted
    Water was left standing for sever ahours on my laminate floor. Edges are lifting. What can I do?
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    Feb 9, 2013, 09:43 AM
    Very little really.
    Dry it out and hope for the best.
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    Feb 9, 2013, 09:47 AM
    Thanks, I was afraid of that.
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    Feb 9, 2013, 10:37 AM
    Therein lies the laminate problem. You can try to set bricks or HCB on the floor with a towel underneath and hopefully the weight will push them back a bit. I have also done some with a thin application of glue between the layers, using a toothpick, and then wax paper and weights.
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