Hi Lorraine, sorry I missed your question. I only bought this house a few months back and the glue has deteriorated anyway so I used the steam mop to test it out before I get new flooring. Because many animals lived in this house I was hoping the steam would help kill germs. I've read so many opinions on the use of steam on both vinyl and laminate so I'm at a bit of a loss now. One of my joeys has laminate and has been using a steam mop on it for 12 years now with no ill effects at all, despite that supposedly being a big no-no, but she found it so quick and efficient when the kids were toddlers particularly and the floor needed doing almost daily. I just have to wonder these days how much manufacturers are protecting themselves and not giving consumers honest information. How often do you buy an item of cotton clothing and then find the label says "dry clean only". This does not mean the item can't be washed, it is to protect the manufacturer from someone doing something like washing in boiling water. We need more transparency in care instructions, only then can consumers make informed decisions on the right product for them. If steam is going to affect the glue, then it follows water will too so then it comes down to just how do you clean your floors. Manufacturers' special products that are always ridiculously expensive are not the answer and having access to these products is not always possible for country people either. I believe there are two types of vinyl planks too - one type are glued down, the others are a floating floor which would not require glue, but I was told in the event of damage, a glued plank is much easier to replace than one in a floating floor. There are so many glues on the market now too, there must be one that could be used to reglue a plank that has come adrift.

do you have the name of the manufacturer or can you go back to the store and obtain correct identification of the ironing board then you should be able to ask the store and/or contact the manufacturer directly to obtain another copy of the installation instructions and then i suggest you ask the cabinet maker if they can make suitable adjustments

Hi Aria, this method of installation is standard within the industry, otherwise you'd be paying $$$ for additional stone that won't be seen from any ordinary viewing angles. Even my 50mm thick laminated kitchen bench top has the raw board exposed underneath - its hand laminated so they only apply surfaces where necessary to reduce the cost. It's handy to know your concerns like this; I can then forewarn my clients to know what to expect :-)

try a door stop on the skirting board under the mirror..hundreds to choose from and very easy to install just make sure that the stop is longer than the projection of the doorhandles...a wide range of prices and styles including