Curling / Edge Lifting

Curling/Cupping or Edge Lifting

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Cupping

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Cupping

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Cupping

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Cupping

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Edges are higher than the center

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Cupping

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Dry cupping

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Edges are higher than the center

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Check expansion space

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Floor locked in place

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Check floor flatness

Laminate - Squeaking - Popping noise 334 (2)

Flatness issues

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Floor temperature

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Rh and Temp

6-Aug 16 2021 12_38pm-WsL6

Cupping

8-Aug 16 2021 12_38pm-2fcs

Cupping

Professional Testing 1

Device Used to measure Sample Change

Professional Testing 2

Sample showing .75 inch curl

Curling with dog

Curling

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Curling / Edge Lift (Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Curling or edge lift in resilient plank flooring is a condition in which plank edges or ends become elevated relative to the center of the plank. It develops when uneven dimensional movement within the plank creates internal curvature stress between the upper and lower portions of the product. That imbalance may be influenced by environmental exposure, substrate moisture, chemical interaction, product construction, differential support, or repeated service stress. Curling may appear as raised long edges, end lift, or a rippled surface appearance and may be present at installation or develop during service. The presence of curling alone does not i

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