outside our shower the floor has gotten wet some, and over time it has begun to wet the floor. now, the floor creaks some, and i think the particle board has gotten wet underneath. is there any way to dry this or help to remedy this process without actually replacing the floor? thanks
Sorry, but if it’s particle board and it has gotten wet over time …..most likely it is ruined
I know you don't want to hear it, but once that type flooring starts getting water on it, it is but a matter of time until it gives out. You could step out someday and crunch. Also, you have to think if it should leak thru to the ceiling of the floor below - I'd move on it. If it were mine, I'd remove the floor covering first. If you can see where it was nailed then I would take a circular saw and set it to about a depth of 3/8 and see if you can cut it about and replace it with an equal size of plywood - so that the replacement goes down on the joists and nail down. If not, you may have to remove it all and replace - but it appears your going to go like that commercial - pay me now or pay me later. Good luck, patience and foresight will be a big help.
