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Micro Chipping

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Micro Chipping is a condition associated with small chips along the edges of a laminate plank that will usually appear white in color. Microchipping can be better viewed under magnification. Installers should cull material with visible micro-chipping.

Micro chipping of laminate flooring plank edges can be caused by several factors. Here are a few possible reasons:

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