Q: I took down a few walls and now have to add uniclic/quickstep flooring where the wall used to exist. To do this I need to remove some of the existing planks (to get proper matching). Is there a good way to remove planks without destroying them so that they can be re-used? Is there a tool one can buy?
A: I don’t know of any specific tool to accomplish this; however, what you can do is gently lift one board upward so that the bottom half of the locking mechanism is pulling away from the top section of the lock. If you are having trouble doing this, try using a rubber hammer to give a light tap near the edge of the plank just before the locking mechanism to help disengage the lock. This will be a matter of patience and taking time to make sure the lock is not damaged.
