Delamination

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Delamination

Edge damaged by improper chair protector

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Delaminationor damage

Improper chair protector can damage flooring

Delamination of the wear layer

Rolling traffic without chair mat can damage floor

Sharp chair bottom can pull yarns out

Felt protector inadequate

Delamination

Delamination

Delamination (Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Delamination in resilient plank flooring refers to separation between bonded layers within the plank structure. Modern resilient planks are multi-layer constructions consisting of a wear layer, decorative film, core structure, and in some products an attached backing or cushion. These layers are bonded together during manufacturing to function as a single composite material. When the bond between layers weakens or fails, the layers may separate, producing distortion, bubbling, soft spots, or loss of structural rigidity. Delamination may be present prior to installation, may develop after installation due to environmental or mechanical influences, or may occur from interaction between the flooring and

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