Gaps

Gaps

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Gaps

Laminate - Gaps 1

Nail prevents floor from floating

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Floating floor locked in place

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Flatness issue

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Gaps

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Environmental control

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Measure gaps

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Fastener locks floating floor in place

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Gaps

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Flatness issues

LVP over Carpet (2)

LVP Installed over Carpet

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What you need to know

Gaps between laminate floor planks are a common consumer claim and they can occur due to a variety of reasons including manufacturing, installation, and environmental issues.  Most laminate floor gaps will occur at …..

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