Bubbling or Swelled Edges
What you need to know
Swelling/bubbling can occur along the edges of laminate planks when standing water or liquid enters in-between the joints of the adjoined planks. When sufficient moisture is absorbed into the laminate core material, the core begins to swell. Not all core materials are as resistant to moisture absorption as others. Generally, lower
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Vertical Movement / Deflection (Laminate
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Expansion Restriction / Pinning (Laminate)
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Impact Damage
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Melamine Finish Coming Off
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