Locking Edge Crushing / Over-Tapping Damage (Laminate)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Locking edge crushing, commonly associated with over-tapping during installation, is a laminate flooring condition in which mechanical joint profiles are damaged by excessive force applied while engaging planks. Laminate locking systems are precision-milled components designed to interlock under controlled installation pressure. When excessive striking force is used, particularly at short ends or long-edge engagement points, the fragile upper lip or internal locking geometry may fracture, compress, or deform. Damage may not be immediately visible at installation but can later present as gaps, micro-chipping, joint height differential, or progressive lock disengagement. The presence of

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