Noise-Snap Crackle Pop and Squeaks

A 6' long metal straight-edge with a Veritas 1/64" Fractional Taper Gage was used to determine that the floor is within the manufacturer's tolerances for flatness. The measurements ranged from 0" to 1/16" in 6'. (Normal) No vertical movement of the flooring material was observed.

High edges of disengaged planks

cracked planks

Installation damage

LVT-damaged-creased locking mechanism-22254

Not properly engaged/locked

Wrinkled vapor barrier - Photo courtesy of Brad Welsh

Deflection under load

Subfloor flatness measurement

High and low areas

Noise – Snap, Crackle, Pop, and Squeaks (Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Audible noise in resilient plank or tile flooring systems occurs when relative movement develops between contacting components
• Minor or occasional sounds may be characteristic of floating or semi-floating systems
• Persistent, repeatable, or location-specific sounds may indicate

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Noise-Snap Crackle Pop and Squeaks

Noise-Snap Crackle Pop and Squeaks