{"id":571,"date":"2024-08-16T19:05:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestige-floors.com\/blog\/?p=571"},"modified":"2024-09-09T14:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T14:54:14","slug":"laminate-floors-and-termites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestige-floors.com\/blog\/laminate-floors-and-termites\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Laminate Floors Protected Against Termites?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Protecting your laminate floors<\/a> is one of the most important tasks if you want them to last as long as possible. While you might be equipped and ready to handle small scratches or spills that occur over time, you may be unsure whether they are susceptible to bothersome (and damaging) pests, like termites. Read on to find out what you can do to ensure these pesky insects don\u2019t make your floors their next feast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is It Possible for Termites to Damage Laminate Floors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Termites do not generally discriminate when it comes to flooring. When it comes to laminate, they prefer to target the sublayers beneath the material; however, they don\u2019t mind feasting on the top layer as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Tell If There Is Termite Damage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the unfortunate realities is that termite damage can be easily mistaken for water damage. In many cases, the following signs will most likely occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n