Laminate not joining

We have started laying Wickes laminate flooring and as we have reached the centre of the room the joints are not sitting flush.

Asked by Gaynor on 30th Apr 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"This usually happens if the rows previus have not been properly clicked together. Over a few more rows this becomes more obvious."
Answered on 30th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Is the floor level your laying on also you need to go back to where they meet correctly and level it up"
Answered on 30th Apr 2024 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Refer back to where the floor was level and was joining correctly. This should identify any high spots of uneven ground. Also allign z spare off cut(something you can hit) to see if it’s just a defected piece"
Answered on 30th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"Have you tried adjusting the pieces or checking if the subfloor is level? Sometimes a small tweak can make a big difference in getting those joints to sit nicely."
Answered on 14th May 2024 - Member since May 2024 - report
"Most likely to be a previous row that has not been locked in properly which will make the flooring not to match up and will get worse the further you go"
Answered on 2nd May 2024 - Member since Aug 2021 - report
"Hi this is Matty from MG Flooring, was the floor level and free of all bits or rubbish before laying the flooring?"
Answered on 30th Apr 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
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