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		<title>Printing Error</title>
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A solid spot on the printed design in a laminate floor is a print error. While this is a manufacturer related deficiency planks with an obvious printing error should not be installed. Once installed the manufacturer will usually pass the problem on to the installer and may only cover the cost of the replacement board [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laminated Flooring Installation Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When investing in a new floating laminate floor or any other flooring one should take precaution to assure that the floor will not only look great but also perform great. Here are a few tips on laminate flooring installation that will assist you in achieving your goals.
While the requirement of one manufacturer may differ from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Identification of Common Laminate Floor Problems</title>
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Concern
Identifying Characteristics
Possible Causes
Recommended Actions
Responsibility


Indentation Damage
Dent in floor with fracture marks in the plastic.
Impact to surface or dropped object
Repair with the approved filler or replace board
Consumer or installer


Indentation Manufacturing Voids
Dent in floor without fracture marks in plastic.
Missing paper, damaged core, will show as irregular shape depression.
Repair with the approved filler or replace board
Manufacturer or installer if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/identification-of-common-laminate-floor-problems/</link>
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		<title>Laminate Flooring Terms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terms and definitions for laminate flooring, materials and products used in laminate flooring and the installation of.]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/laminate-flooring-terms/</link>
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		<title>Acclimation of Laminate Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The manufacturers of most laminate floors require the cartons of flooring to be acclimated for 48 to 72 hours prior to installation.  Acclimation requires conditioning of the flooring material at or near occupancy level. Check the installation instructions to see how they want the material stacked for installation and if the cartons are to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laminate Floor Manufacturer Installation &amp; Care Instructions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the contact information, installation and care instructions of a laminate manufacturer click on a link below.  If you need the installation or care instructions of a manufacturer that is not listed, contact  Laminate Floor Problems and we will add that manufacturer if available.
Abet Laminati Flooring
Alloc Laminate Flooring
Armstrong Laminate Flooring
Balterio Laminate Flooring
BHK Laminate Flooring
Bruce Laminate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges in Laminate Planks</title>
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Chipped Plank Corners
It is the responsibility of the installer to check all planks prior to installing.
Most all laminate manufacturers take the view that when you install a damaged plank such as one with a chip in it, this becomes your responsibility and not theirs.
Chips at plank corners, especially those that cross over between planks are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/chips-dents-scratches-gouges-in-laminate-planks/</link>
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		<title>Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor and Crawl Space</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interior Vapor Barrier Over Concrete Subfloor
When a laminate floating floor is installed over a concrete subfloor a moisture barrier must be used.
Failure to install a proper vapor barrier over concrete will likely result in a floor expanding. This will cause laminate floor problems such as cupping and gaps.
Always check a manufacturers installation instructions prior to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/vapor-barrier-under-laminate-floor/</link>
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		<title>Laminate Floor Problems and Concerns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laminate Floor Problems
Delamination
When the laminate releases from the core material this results in delamination.
Delamination may be seen in the field of the blank as a bubble.
Delamination may also be found along an edge.
When an area of delamination continues across the seam of the planks this is almost always a site related condition.
Core Voids in surface [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/gaps-and-glue-voids-glued-floors/</link>
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		<title>Water Damage Laminate Floor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Water Damage to Laminate Flooring
 
Plumbing and Appliance Leaks
Water damage from plumbing and appliance leaks such as dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and ice makers can result in buckling of a laminate floor. Often these leaks are very slow and go unnoticed.
Slow leaks are often difficult to identify as they are below the laminate where [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://laminatefloorproblems.com/laminate-floor-problems/sealant-around-laminate-edges/</link>
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