The Effects of Standing Water on the Most Common Flooring Types

Water damage can overwhelm your home, especially when it encounters the flooring. If it is left untreated for too long, significant damage will occur. Depending on the type of flooring, different exposures to water create vulnerabilities, and knowing how to handle such situations effectively can help homeowners save valuable time and money.

How Flooring Becomes Damaged

At Lightspeed Restoration of Richmond West, we are professionals in water extraction for Henrico homes. We understand that mitigation must be done quickly, so we promptly implement our moisture management solutions.

  • Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors tend to suffer the most significant potential damage from water exposure. Penetrating standing water causes wood swelling, which gradually buckles and discolors. Unless treated immediately, the boards buckle and may even sustain permanent harm.

We use heavy-duty water extraction machines to remove standing water immediately. We use commercial dehumidifiers and unique drying mats that extract moisture from well within the wood for residual moisture. Our technicians monitor the moisture level to ensure complete drying that inhibits mold growth and further deterioration. 

  • Carpeting

If not checked immediately, water can accumulate mold and foul odors on carpet floors. Carpet and carpet padding are porous, so water can penetrate them, disperse, and cling, creating an ideal situation for bacteria.

Our team battles these hazards by extracting the water using powerful vacuums capable of deep water extraction. Then, the carpeting is pulled back to allow access, drying, and restoration of the padding and subfloor beneath it with air movers and dehumidifiers. 

  • Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is highly prone to water damage due to its core, which is mainly compressed fiberboard that swells when exposed to water. Extensive water exposure can cause the layers to delaminate, causing permanent damage.

Our crew handles laminate flooring carefully, removing the water slowly to prevent the floor from swelling. We use our moisture meters to uncover the extent of the damage and dry the space completely using air movers and dehumidifiers. In the event of delamination, we help replace the floor to get your space back in order.

Rely on Lightspeed Restoration of Richmond West for Professional Water Extraction

Quick and professional intervention is essential to save your floor in cases of water damage and prevent expensive restoration processes. We combine the latest equipment and skills for professional water extraction in Henrico, tailored to meet the needs of your home.

Each material presents a unique challenge for water removal and drying, from hardwood to carpet. Contact us today at (804) 335-1150 for more information about Lightspeed Restoration of Richmond West's complete restoration services and how we can help your floors that face standing water threats.

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