Gaps (Resilient Plank)

Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Check floor temperature

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Floor locked in with fastener through molding

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Measure installed and uninstalled material

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Check floor flatness

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Floor locked in place with caulking

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Checked humidity and temperature

Expansion space - 4323

Check expansion space

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Check expansion space

LVP over Carpet (2)

LVP Installed over Carpet

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Gaps (Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Gaps in resilient plank or tile flooring refer to visible separation between adjacent planks or tiles after installation
• Gaps may occur along long edges, short ends, or both
• The condition may be localized or widespread and may

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