Although the SPC floor is known as "water warrior", sometimes it can not escape the fate of water. If you accidentally let the floor drink too much "water", causing it to start "swelling", you may wonder: Is this guy still salvable? Don't worry, today will teach you how to save the SPC floor that was soaked in a humorous way, and come and have a look!


1. Observe the enemy situation: determine the deformation type of the floor

We need to figure out what happened to the floor first. SPC floor after soaking in water usually has several "symptoms", don't worry, one by one diagnosis:
- Warping: The edges start to tilt up slightly, and the floor feels like dancing.
- Arch: When a floor suddenly becomes restless and tries to bulge into a hill.
- Loose: The close relationship between the locks suddenly becomes distant and feels like breaking up.

If these symptoms are just a "small cold", then you can help the floor through some simple ways to "rejuvenate"; If it's serious, we need major surgery.


2. Slight warping? Let it blow!

If you notice the floor slightly warped, don't panic! It just "expands" a little by absorbing excess water. At this point, all you need is:
- Open the window for ventilation: let the floor "blow the wind" well, and use the natural wind to take away the moisture of the floor.
- Use a fan or dehumidifier: If the weather is wet, give it some "technological power" to speed up the drying process.

After a few days of wind and sun, the little warping may return to its original place on its own, just like a small "misunderstanding" disappears

3. Part of the floor is "Bubble Man"? Take it down!

Some floors start acting like "Blister Man" when they're soaked in water, and they get so swollen. In this case, without hesitation, directly remove the seriously deformed ground plate:
Remove the damaged floor slab: Carefully pry the water-deformed slab up like a Lego block, without damaging the good floor next to it.
- Dry the base: Make sure the base below is completely dry as well, or wait for another soak.
- Change a new board: Find the same SPC floor, put it back together like a puzzle, and instantly look new.

This method is especially suitable for flooring that has been partially damaged, and when done, it looks like new.

4. Floor seams "falling apart"? Put some glue on it!

If you find that the seams in the floor are a little "loose" after soaking in water, don't be afraid to pull out your secret weapon - woodworking glue:
- Gently apply a bit of glue to the joint to secure the lock;
- Make sure the area is dry, otherwise you're doing nothing for the water.

In this way, the "skeleton" of the floor will be firm as before and continue to accompany you to walk "thousands of mountains and rivers".

5. Can't "return to the sky" situation: find a professional "floor doctor"

If the water causes a large area of deformation of the floor, it has reached the degree of "medicine stone no spirit", or ask a professional to help it. Depending on the specific condition of the floor, they can decide whether to partially repair or replace the whole piece. After all, sometimes it takes a professional to save a "serious case."

6. Prepare for the rainy day: Moisture-proof begins today

Of course, preventing injuries to the floor is better than treating the floor. Here are a few tips to help prevent problems before they happen:
- Lay a waterproof mat: Add a layer of waterproof mat under the floor, like putting on the floor "waterproof suit".
- Keep the room dry: don't wait for water to flood the mountain and then think of ways to keep it dry every day to reduce the risk of soaking in water.
- Regular inspection: especially in the kitchen, bathroom and other areas, regularly look at the floor for small problems, do not let small problems become bigger.


To summarize:

After the SPC floor is soaked in water, it may appear small warping, loose joints, and even local deformation. Minor injuries can be solved by ventilation and drying, and the floor plate needs to be replaced when it is locally serious. If the whole floor "strikes," the professionals are your saviors. Prevention is the best "cure", spread a good anti-moisture mat, keep the room dry, so that the floor long as new.

Now you know! After soaking the SPC floor does not need to make a fuss, a little treatment, it can return to the peak state, continue to accompany you "struggle"!