Dishwasher, Icemakers and other leaks

If your dishwasher or ice maker fails all at once or generates a small leak over a period of time, you should expect it to damage just about any flooring and sub floor combination possible. (tile and concrete may be a safer combo, but long term water exposure can still damage that too!)

I just wanted to add this quick note that in fact your flooring is not designed to stand up to these types of losses. It is in fact a homeowner insurance claim that is the most common remedy for these situations. So if you have a leak or a one time major water problem don’t forget to call your insurance company rather than lament the quality of your flooring. They can help get you back to where you started.

I hope this proves helpful for homeowners who have encountered this situation.