Scratching, Scuffing, and Abrasion (Resilient Flooring)

Scratches, Indentations and Surface Abrasions

Scratches go across plank joints

Locally caused scratches

Scratch resistant does not mean scratch proof

Abrasions

scratch

Abrasions

Scratches

Something dragged across the floor

Scratches

Something dragged across the floor

This protector will damage any floor

Protector has shifted and ineffective

The felt protector is useless

Protectors need periodic replacement

Broken chair protector

Plastic protectors can damage hard surface flooring

Improper chair protector can damage flooring

Hard plastic casters can damage hard surface flooring

Chairs with small point loads causing indentations

SPC indentation from chairs

SPC indentation

bottom of chairs causing indentation

Scratching, Scuffing, and Abrasion (Resilient Flooring)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Scratching, scuffing, and abrasion in resilient flooring are surface changes caused by contact, friction, rolling load, or concentrated force acting on the finished floor. Many resilient products incorporate factory-applied urethane or enhanced-performance coatings designed to improve abrasion and stain resistance; however, no surface is immune from damage when applied force or abrasive contact exceeds surface resistance. Surface marking may range from light sheen change to deeper gouging that penetrates the wear layer. These conditions reflect interaction between the floor surface and

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Scratching, Scuffing, and Abrasion (Resilient Flooring)

Scratching, Scuffing, and Abrasion (Resilient Flooring)

Scratches, Indentations and Surface Abrasions

Scratching, Scuffing, and Abrasion (Resilient Flooring)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

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Cross-Machine Direction (Width) Shading / Texture Variation (Resilient Sheet Vinyl)

Sheet Shrinkage / Seam Opening (Resilient Sheet Flooring)

Heat Weld Seam Failure (Resilient Sheet Flooring)

Yellowing / Discoloration (LVP / SPC / WPC)

Broken Locking Profiles / Profile Fracture (Resilient Plank)

Efflorescence-Like Mineral Migration at LVT/SPC Joints

Blisters

Cracking Over Existing Substrates (LVT)

Buckling of Resilient Plank Flooring Installed Over Wood Substrates on Concrete

Mechanical Joint Compromise (Resilient Plank)