Laminate
This issue causes laminate boards to rise or bubble when exposed to excess moisture.
What is buckling?
This type of surface damage often appears after sliding furniture across LVP planks.
What are scratches or scuffs?
Wood boards may shrink in low humidity, causing these visible spaces.
What are seasonal gaps?
High levels of this cause wood to swell and laminate to warp.
What is moisture/humidity?
Small spaces left between boards that can collect dirt and moisture.
What are gaps?
Customers often complain of this noise when LVP moves over an uneven subfloor.
What is clicking or popping?
Wood floors may rise up in the center when exposed to excess moisture.
What is cupping or crowning?
This seasonal change can cause expansion and contraction in flooring.
What is temperature fluctuation?
This concern happens when the floor feels soft or hollow underfoot.
What are hollow spots from improper subfloor prep or adhesive failure?
This damage often happens when heavy furniture sits directly on planks.
What are indentations?
Color changes over time due to sunlight exposure.
What is fading or discoloration?
White, powdery deposits sometimes seen on grout or tile.
What is efflorescence?
Excess water can lead to this irreversible surface damage.
What is swelling?
Prolonged exposure to standing water can cause this issue with LVP.
What is curling or edge lifting?
This happens when wood absorbs and releases moisture unevenly, creating twists in the planks.
What is warping?
Direct exposure to this can discolor or fade flooring.
What is sunlight/UV rays?
Laminate may appear wavy when the subfloor is not properly leveled
What is telegraphing or uneven appearance?
This concern happens when the locking system fails, causing boards to separate or lift.
What is joint failure?
Failing to use the correct underlayment can result in this common customer complaint.
What is excessive noise or poor moisture protection?
Extreme swings in this condition can damage all types of flooring over time.
What is climate control or inconsistent indoor conditions?