The original post: /r/diy by /u/Greenteawizard87 on 2024-11-12 16:30:05.

Hi there everyone. I was just wondering if some people knowledgeable could give me an answer to my problem.

The laminate flooring I have I believe has mold growing under it. I live in a ground level basement that is subject to a lot of humidity during the warmer months. We do have a dehumidifier but the bedroom always smells like must and mildew. We clean it constantly but in a few days the smell overtakes the room again. The laminate flooring does have some gaps in it that I think could be causing moisture to seem in.

There are extra flooring strips available but I was wondering how difficult it is to take them out and replace them? I’ve never done it before and I saw a few videos of it on YouTube it doesn’t give me an idea of if I should be trying it on my own.

The flooring in many spots also can be pressed down as pops up a little bit.