Contamination of Textured Grain

Uninstalled planks compared to installed planks

Drywall dust under heat vent

Drywall/construction dust

Dust turns to a paste when wet

Drywall/construction dust

Viewed under magnification

Drywall/construction dust

Cleaned area

Drywall/construction dust

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Drywall/construction dust

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Drywall/construction dust

Drywall-construction dust

Contamination of Textured Grain (Hardwood)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

What You Need to Know

• Contamination of textured grain refers to the presence of foreign particulate matter embedded within handscraped, wire-brushed, textured, open-grain, or beveled wood flooring surfaces
• This condition is commonly associated with drywall dust, construction dust, or other fine airborne materials introduced during or after installation
• Embedded contaminants may alter the visual appearance of the flooring, often …

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