Buckling, Ridges and Tunnels In Installed Sheet and Tile Flooring Buckling: Adhesive failure when a floor is under compression. Possible causes are subfloor movement (shrinkage) or flooring growth. When floors are...
Blisters In Sheet and Tile Flooring Blisters are raised spots visible on the surface of a floor, similar in shape to a blister on human skin. ...
Seam Related Problems in Sheet Flooring DIRTY SEAMS: Usually caused by: Seams not sealed or coated with seam sealer when recommended. Clean seam area and coat...
Cracks In Sheet Flooring MECHANIC CRACKS: Cracks caused by mechanic during installation. Usually occur at inside or outside corners, especially where large pieces must drop...
Minor Tears or Breaks in Residential Sheet Floors Repair Procedure Clean torn material with a small brush, such as a toothbrush, and mild detergent. Rinse and thoroughly dry...
Stress Or Seam Whitening In Sheet Flooring STRESS WHITENING:Generally occurs during first heating season when installation was made during spring, summer, or fall when underlayment board was...
Rigid Core SPC Board Replacement Procedures Board Replacement Near A Wall Tools Needed Marker Pull Bar Knee Pads Eye Protection Preparation Ensure eye protection and mask...
Board Replacement Procedures for Hybrid Waterproof Hardwood with Rigid Core Board Replacement Procedures If a plank is damaged, it can be easily replaced, even if it is in the center...
Repair Inset for Modified Loose Lay Fiberglass Residential Sheet Vinyl Repair Inset Procedure Cut a piece of matching material slightly larger than the damaged area. Place repair piece over the...
Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Replacement Procedure See attachment at bottom for illustrated guide. After installation, if a tile becomes damaged to the extent that it needs...