Micro-Chipping (Laminate)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Micro-chipping in laminate flooring refers to small, angular fractures that occur along plank edges, corners, or bevels. The condition involves brittle surface fracture of the wear layer and decorative layer, often exposing lighter underlying material. Micro-chips commonly appear white or bright due to contrast with darker décor. In most cases, micro-chipping results from mechanical stress during installation, deflection, restraint, or in-service impact rather than manufacturing defect. Proper classification requires correlation

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