Subfloor Requirements

Missing Cap Sheet (Wear layer)

What You Need to Know Laminate flooring typically consists of multiple layers, as you mentioned. Direct pressure laminate (DPL) usually...
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Missing Cap Sheet (Wear layer)

Milling Issues – Overwood

What you need to know Milling Issues are product irregularities caused by variabilities in the Laminate flooring manufacturing process. Some...
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Milling Issues – Overwood

End Joint Stagger

What You Need to Know When installing laminate flooring, proper end-joint staggering is critical for both structural performance and visual...
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End Joint Stagger

Proud Edges

Under Construction What you need to know Proud edges appear as a height difference visible at laminate plank joints. The...
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Proud Edges

Scratches and Abrasions

What you need to know Laminate floor covering material has a protective factory-applied wear layer overlay coating which can be...
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Scratches and Abrasions

Impact Damage

What you need to know Impact damage and indentations are common issues that can occur on the surface of laminate...
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Impact Damage

Melamine Finish Coming Off

What you need to know Laminate flooring typically consists of 4 layers if it is a direct-pressure laminate (DPL) or...
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Melamine Finish Coming Off

End joint Fade Out

What You Need to Know End-joint fade-out refers to a lightening or whitening of the laminate plank’s decorative surface specifically...
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End joint Fade Out

Broken Joints

Broken Joints (Laminate)Floor Detective® Defect Guide What You Need To Know Broken joints are a condition that can occur along...
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Broken Joints

Floating Floor Requirements (Laminate)

What You Need To Know Laminate flooring is designed to function as a floating floor system, meaning it is not...
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Floating Floor Requirements (Laminate)