Laminate Flooring Crawl Space Considerations Crawl space conditions are an important consideration when installing laminate flooring, engineered or solid wood floor. A crawl spaces must have a proper vapor retarder ground cover spread over the soil. A crawl space must also have proper cross ventilation and no dead air spaces. Without the appropriate vapor barrier and cross … [Read more...]
Printing Defects in Laminate Flooring
Printing Defects Laminate Printing defects also known as printing error, occur with laminate flooring just as printing defects occur with other printed products such as wallpaper. A statement we often hear is, "What do you mean printing defects, this is wood flooring!" Some of the components of laminate floors are composed of wood but laminate is neither a solid wood floor or … [Read more...]
Common Laminate Floor Problems
Laminate flooring chart identifies common laminate floor problem characteristics, cause, recommended actions and the responsible party. … [Read more...]
Laminate Floor Manufacturers
Laminate Floor Manufacturers Maintenance & Installation Information Directory of laminate floor manufacturers. For warranty purposes, flooring manufacturers require that you install and maintain a laminate floor to their standards. The product manufacturer is your best resource for information on a specific products. If you need the installation or care instructions of a … [Read more...]
Laminate Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges
Laminate Chips and Other Types of Damage Laminate chips, dents, scratches are all very common concerns when it comes to flooring products. A good laminate floor is resistant to these problems but resistance is not the same as proof. Below we discuss a number of these concern. Laminate Chips at Corners It is the responsibility of the installer to check all planks … [Read more...]