Avoid rubber and latex mats if possible.
Rubber backed rugs on laminate flooring.
One of the problems with rubber or latex carpet backings is that they have a solid featureless surface that prevents the floor from breathing.
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Placing a rubber or latex backed rug onto a laminate floor traps wetness beneath the rubber allowing a bubble to form on the floor because moisture gets trapped between the synthetic materials forming the wood or stone and the coating or finish with which the floor is laminated.
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This is what causes the discolouration.
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Regarding rugs it is best to use non staining vinyl backed mats or any rug that is labeled as colorfast area rugs that say safe for use with hardwoods should be just fine.
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Natural fiber plastic or other rough textured rugs may scratch laminate flooring.
Latex backed rugs and mats often have the same effect.
To avoid this make sure to purchase non staining mats or rugs that are identified as colorfast by the manufacturer.
Patricia is on it as usual.
You can look at rugs with natural backings such as cotton jute and woven backings.
Which is why both natural latex and petroleum based rubber products can cause the same discolouration.
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The plasticizers in rubber natural latex or petroleum based are what react.
The first thing we always say is check with your floor s manufacturer for their specific guidelines on what can and cannot be used.