Any way to fix this other than replacing the floor

1. The Rubber Mallet Trick (Easiest Fix)

Sometimes the boards simply separate from their locking joints.

What you can try:

Put on rubber-soled shoes.

Stand on the board that moved.

Kick or slide your foot firmly toward the joint to push the plank back into place.

Use a rubber mallet and tapping block to gently tap the plank back together.

Many homeowners fix gaps this way in minutes.

2. The Suction Cup Method

This works well if the plank won’t move by kicking.

Tools needed:

Strong suction cup (like a glass lifter)

Steps:

Attach the suction cup to the lifted plank.

Pull or tap it toward the joint.

This slides the plank back into its locking groove.

Floor installers use this trick often.

3. Check for Expansion Problems

Laminate floors are floating floors, meaning they expand and contract.

If the floor was installed too tight against the walls:

The boards have nowhere to expand

They start lifting or buckling in the middle

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