Cracked Tile Corners (Tile)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Cracked tile corners occur when fractures initiate at or near the corner of an individual tile and extend inward through the tile body. These fractures typically develop where localized stress exceeds the tile’s ability to distribute load across its surface. Corner cracking is most commonly associated with incomplete support beneath tile corners, concentrated loading, or movement within the tile assembly rather than uniform structural failure of the tile material itself. Evaluation compares fracture patterns, support conditions, installation design, and service loads to determine whether the condition aligns with l

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