Edge Damage or Chipping

Edge Damage or Chipping

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Chipping

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Damaged end

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Installation damage

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Delamination

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Chair damage

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Tapping damage

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Tapping damage

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Tapping damage

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Chipping

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Installation tapping damage

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Hard plastic casters can damage hard surface flooring

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Installation damage

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Felt protectors need to be replaced

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Nail prevents floor from floating

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Chipping

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Impact damage

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Edge Damage and Chipping (Laminate)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Edge damage and chipping in laminate flooring involve fracture or material loss along plank edges or locking profiles. The damage may occur during handling, installation, moisture exposure, or in-service use. Chipping often appears light in color due to fractured decorative film or exposure of the HDF core. Once edge integrity is compromised, joint stability may weaken and deterioration may progress under traffic. Correct classification depends on identifying the stress source and how the

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