if you ever need to replace a damaged plank in a floating plank floor the steps are very easy cut through the corner of the damaged plank warming the area with a heat gun makes the plank release more easily using a putty knife start lifting the plank work your way along the plank carefully lifting it off the adhesive use one hand to pull up the plank the other hand to hold down the adjacent flooring once the damaged plank is removed take the adhesive strip off from the replacement piece and carefully install it roll the new plank with a hand roller that's all there is to making a simple repair in a floating plank floor