Although they can be quite annoying, bouncy floating floors are quite normal. A normal amount of bounce is referred to as “deflection” by flooring professionals. While engineered hardwood floors feel solid immediately after installation, laminate floors may take a few months to fully settle.

Are floating floors bouncy?

Floating floors should not bounce unless there are some underlying problems. Many factors like uneven substrate, water, moisture damage, wood floor structure damage, inadequate expansion gaps, and lack of proper acclimatization may cause a bounce in floating floors.

Do floating floors feel spongy?

Why does your laminate flooring feel spongy? A laminate floor that feels spongy can be caused by any of these 5 conditions: an uneven sub-floor, an underlayment issue, an expansion gap issue, water damage, or termite damage.