Impact Damage

Impact Damage (Laminate)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Impact damage in laminate flooring is localized surface damage caused by concentrated force applied to the floor. Because laminate has a rigid core and a protective wear layer, excessive point loading or sudden impact can exceed its resistance and create dents, crushing, chipping, or cracking. Damage is usually limited to a specific area rather than spread across the floor. In most cases, impact damage is related to site use, handling, or installation activity rather than manufacturing. Proper classification requires correlation of

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