How to replace an engineered wood floorboard

This instruction applies to engineered wood floors using Multifit locking joints.

You can replace the damaged board separately by following the steps below.

1. Cover the intact floor with a mat or cloth before working.
2. Use tape to mark the sheet that needs to be replaced to avoid accidentally cutting into the adjacent sheet.
3. Use a plunge cutting circular saw to create two parallel cuts along the length of the board. Leave 10 cm from the edge. Adjust the saw blade depth to the exact thickness of the board to avoid cutting into the lining and foundation below.
4. Cut from the middle of the board to the corner and cut as close to the edge of the board as possible.
5. Use your hands to lift up the first part of the board. If that doesn't work, punch a hole. Do the same with the rest of the damaged floor slab. Vacuum the area to remove dust.
6. If you accidentally damage the lining, you can use tape to repair it.
7. Now it's time to prepare the new board.
8. Take tape to mark the damaged board. You don't need it anymore. Prepare the new board by completely sawing the bottom groove of the long side. Be careful to only saw in the groove! Then, compare the old board with the board you just removed to evaluate the results.
9. Now you see 15 to 20 cm from the tongue on the long side of the board. Do this at the opposite end of where you will slide the board in.
10. Apply wood glue along the tongue on the installed floor. Don't overdo it. More adhesive is definitely not better.
11. Slide the new board into the gap as close to the short end as possible and tap the long edge. Use a tap to tap the board until it falls into place. Don't forget to wipe off excess glue.
12. Surface finishing by placing a minimum of 40 kg of weight on the new plate for at least two hours.

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