Wilsonart Laminate Blemish

Q: I have a real problem. My hallway is laminate and some type of acid was spilled right in the middle and caused a blemish about 2’X2′. I found someone who would remove that portion of the floor if I could find the same color. I did. Wilson Art Heather Ash. The problem that after 5 years of cleaning and using glo, the color has changed and I cannot find anything to substitute. I was thinking in terms of having a 2’X2′ square cut out and putting in a wood medallion. However, I cannot find anyone in Las Vegas who will do the work. I can get the medallion, but of course cannot do the cutting.
Any ideas?
Bud
A: Quite the dilemma you have here and there are some options so let’s dig into what can be done.
One potential fix would be to take up more of the hall and place older plank so that they replace the damaged area, then install the newer planks in areas where they are less visible, such as against the wall. If you don’t have a less visible are to install into, you could look into something like a medallion, but keep in mind that this is a floating floor. Typically medallions are not built to float, which is probably why you are having trouble finding someone willing to do the work.
In order to put a medallion in, you would likely need to remove the flooring from the surrounding area, install the medallion, then cut the planks to surround it. Also, its like that the floor would need to be set up with transitions to allow for an expansion gap between the laminate planks and the medallion. This work can be done and I would look for an installer who is accustomed to inlay work as they are far more likely to be able and willing to do this type of fix for you. It is possible to install the medallion without a transition for the gap, but that would take some time and someone who is very familiar with this type of work.