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 is a condition involving separation between bonded layers within the plank structure. Modern resilient plank products are multi-layer composite constructions consisting of a wear layer, decorative film, core structure, and in some products an attached backing or cushion layer. These components are bonded together during manufacturing to function as a unified structural assembly. When internal bond strength becomes weakened or disrupted, layers within the plank may separate and produce lifting, bubbling, soft areas, distortion, loss of rigidity, or localized structural instability. Delamination may develop from manufacturing-related bond irregularities, repeated flex stress, concentrated loading, environmental exposure, contaminant interaction, or combined flooring-system influences. The condition may remain concealed prior to installation and become visible only after the flooring is subjected to service conditions. Proper evaluation requires distinguishing internal layer separation from telegraphing, surface blistering, impact damage, substrate irregularity, or expansion-related movement conditions. See also Blisters, Core Void Resilient Plank, and LVT and SPC Floor Problems for broader context.

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