Sealing/waterproofing laminate after it's been fitted

Rotty · Friday at 10:52

We have the click type laminate in main bathroom and water gets between the joints and it starting to swell a bit in places at times

Is there anything I can apply to it, sealant or something while it's still in situ?

I'm not the greatest at DIY so hopefully something not too tricky

Thanks

SpellowHouse · Friday at 11:07

TBH I would replace it with a waterproof laminate. The reason is that sealing it will not be 100% effective, will be quite expensive and will change the look of the floor.

Rotty · Friday at 12:00

SpellowHouse said:
TBH I would replace it with a waterproof laminate. The reason is that sealing it will not be 100% effective, will be quite expensive and will change the look of the floor.

its supposed to be waterproof but the joints aren't think they should have been done when laid

replacing will be tricky as it goes under the units, bath etc

200sols · Friday at 12:06

Laminate is not fit for bathrooms IMO. Today we have far better alternatives like LVT.

LuckyBenski · Sunday at 13:04

The thing about trying to add a finish/sealant is it might not match or adhere to the existing finish on the surface. IMO as above laminate isn't ideal for bathrooms or kitchens. You need more stable material.