Edge Damage or Chipping
What you need to know
Laminate plank edge damage and chipping can occur during transport, handling, installation, or from use. Planks should be visibly inspected prior to installation and if installed, the material is
Missing Cap Sheet (Wear layer)
August 31, 2022
What You Need to Know Laminate flooring typically consists of multiple layers, as you mentioned. Direct pressure laminate (DPL) usually...
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Milling Issues – Overwood
May 13, 2022
What you need to know Milling Issues are product irregularities caused by variabilities in the Laminate flooring manufacturing process. Some...
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End Joint Stagger
March 25, 2022
What You Need to Know When installing laminate flooring, proper end-joint staggering is critical for both structural performance and visual...
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Proud Edges
March 25, 2022
Under Construction What you need to know Proud edges appear as a height difference visible at laminate plank joints. The...
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Scratches and Abrasions
March 25, 2022
What you need to know Laminate floor covering material has a protective factory-applied wear layer overlay coating which can be...
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Impact Damage
March 25, 2022
What you need to know Impact damage and indentations are common issues that can occur on the surface of laminate...
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Melamine Finish Coming Off
March 25, 2022
What you need to know Laminate flooring typically consists of 4 layers if it is a direct-pressure laminate (DPL) or...
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End joint Fade Out
March 25, 2022
What You Need to Know End-joint fade-out refers to a lightening or whitening of the laminate plank’s decorative surface specifically...
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Broken Joints
March 25, 2022
Broken Joints (Laminate)Floor Detective® Defect Guide What You Need To Know Broken joints are a condition that can occur along...
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Floating Floor Requirements (Laminate)
March 25, 2022
What You Need To Know Laminate flooring is designed to function as a floating floor system, meaning it is not...
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