Efflorescence-Like Mineral Migration at LVT/SPC Joints
Efflorescence-Like Mineral Migration at LVT/SPC Joints (Resilient Flooring)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Efflorescence-like mineral migration is a moisture-related substrate condition in which soluble minerals from a concrete slab become visible at resilient flooring joints or seams after installation. The condition is associated with moisture movement within the concrete and is commonly observed beneath low-permeability resilient flooring systems installed over concrete substrates. Mineral residue reflects moisture behavior within the concrete slab rather than a defect in the flooring material. The appearance may
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