Buckling

Buckling

Buckling

Buckling

Fastener locks floating floor in place

Check expansion space

Check expansion space

No expansion space

Floor locked in place

Buckling

Buckling

Buckling

Buckling / Tenting (Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Buckling or tenting in resilient plank flooring occurs when sections of the installed floor lift upward due to expansion pressure within the flooring system. This condition most often develops when the flooring expands from temperature increases and the installation does not have enough room to move. As pressure builds, parts of the floor may lift upward at locations where resistance is lowest, forming ridges or tented areas. The visible buckle often appears away from the location where the

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