Acrylic Sealant for Laminate Floors

pennypincher3562

Hi

I'm trying to find some suitable sealant for my laminate floor. I don't like the silicone sealant, as it has a satin finish to it.

I am looking at acrylic based sealants. Does anyone know if they have a matte finish to them?

Thanks.

chappers

colour matched laminate sealant would be your best bet.

pennypincher3562

chappers wrote: »

colour matched laminate sealant would be your best bet.

My main issue here is I don't like the colour matched silicone sealant, as it has a glossy finish to it, and I'm looking for a matte finish.

It's quite hard getting advice, as I've noticed some staff in the warehouse DIY places, don't always give the correct advice.

chappers

The only real way to find out will be to buy a tube then. Though to be honest I doubt you'll even notice after its been down a while and covered in dust.

pennypincher3562

I've found a solution I'm happy with Ronseal wood filler. It has a matte finish, and the colour match is almost perfect.

Looks much better than silicone, which looked like melted chocolate.

wrightk

how are you getting on with your flooring

pennypincher3562

wrightk wrote: »

how are you getting on with your flooring

Not too bad. Let other people see it, and give their opinions. They reckon whilst not perfect, it's not a total disaster. I'd decided to pull up the trim in hall, and cut it myself so it lies properly. I've also got a sealant that matches the colour well to fill any gaps. The most obvious shoddiness was confined to one corner of the hall.

Overall I've paid about £350 in total to lay laminate over 40 square metres, so I've not done too badly despite some hiccups along the way. :T

Furts

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Not too bad. Let other people see it, and give their opinions. They reckon whilst not perfect, it's not a total disaster. I'd decided to pull up the trim in hall, and cut it myself so it lies properly. I've also got a sealant that matches the colour well to fill any gaps. The most obvious shoddiness was confined to one corner of the hall.

Overall I've paid about £350 in total to lay laminate over 40 square metres, so I've not done too badly despite some hiccups along the way. :T

If you get any areas that need subsequent filling bear in mind matt finish acrylic caulk specifically for floors is sold in oak colour at Screwfix - around £3 a tube when I last bought a batch a few months ago.

Beech, mahogany, pine and oak floor acrylics are also available at Stax if you know anyone with an account, or there is a branch near you.