Curling/Cupping or Edge Lifting
Cupping
Cupping
Cupping
Cupping
Edges are higher than the center
Cupping
Dry cupping
Edges are higher than the center
Check expansion space
Floor locked in place
Check floor flatness
Flatness issues
Floor temperature
Rh and Temp
Cupping
Cupping
Device Used to measure Sample Change
Sample showing .75 inch curl
Curling
Curling / Edge Lift (Resilient Plank)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Curling or edge lift in resilient plank flooring is a condition in which plank edges or ends become elevated relative to the center of the plank. It develops when uneven dimensional movement within the plank creates internal curvature stress between the upper and lower portions of the product. That imbalance may be influenced by environmental exposure, substrate moisture, chemical interaction, product construction, differential support, or repeated service stress. Curling may appear as raised long edges, end lift, or a rippled surface appearance and may be present at installation or develop during service. The presence of curling alone does not i
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