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Floating Floor, What it is!

Floating Floor, What it is!

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Floating Floor Introduction

In 1994 Pergo laminate introduced plank style floating floor to North America, having marketed it in Europe ten years earlier. Far from a new product, invented in Sweden in 1977.  The introduction of floating floors brought new concerns. Some floating floors were failing. flooring experts were commissioned to investigate why.

Pergo commissioned The Weinheimer Group (TWG) to perform inspections and onsite testing in Oregon. Today, The Weinheimer Group, offers onsite testing and floor covering inspections throughout Oregon and Washington.  Their services are available to the flooring industry, home and property owners.

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Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Engineered Wood, Floating Floor, Information, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl

Laminate Issues

  • Growing Floating Floor Cause and Effect
  • Shrinking Floating Floor Cause and Effect
  • Floating Floor, What it is!
  • Laminate Flooring Problems Identified
  • Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing
  • NALFA Certified Laminate the Best
  • Laminate Floor Peaking
  • Squeaky Laminate Flooring Problems
  • Formaldehyde in Flooring
  • Staggering Laminate Floor
  • Direct Pressure Laminate vs High Pressure Laminate
  • Laminate Flooring Core Density
  • Crawl Space Requirements for Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Moulding and Transitions
  • Dark Laminate Gaps
  • Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers
  • Steam Mop Damaged Laminate
  • Printing Defects in Laminate Flooring
  • Common Laminate Floor Problems
  • Laminate Flooring Terms
  • Acclimation of Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Floor Manufacturers
  • Laminate Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges
  • Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor
  • Laminate Flooring Problems
  • Water Damage to Laminate Flooring
  • Expansion Space For Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Flooring Subfloor
  • Laminate Floor Care and Maintenance

When a Flooring Inspection is Needed

Flooring is one of the largest investments a homeowner will make. At times, your expensive laminate, hardwood or other flooring investment will fail.

The Weinheimer Group is here to help you. Many answers can be found on our webpages. When a more in-depth analysis is required, our Nationally Recognized Certified Flooring Experts are available to investigate the cause of complaint.

We will visit the installation, perform on-site testing, photograph and document the concern. Following our review of tests results and technical data, we prepare a written report based on the facts.

Our Certified Flooring Inspectors are members of National and International Professional Organizations such as WFCA, NWFA and NICFI.

Each inspector holds multiple certifications from national and international associations such as NWFA, NALFA and FCITS.

We service Oregon and Washington on a regular basis. As industry-recognized flooring experts, we are available for travel and consulting throughout the United States.

The Weinheimer Group laminate flooring inspectors

Floor Sites

  • Bamboo Flooring Problems Information on bamboo floors
  • Floor Covering Info – Floor Central Information on flooring and floor covering
  • Laminate Association – NALFA North American Laminate Flooring Association
  • Onsite Testing – The Weinheimer Group Laminte and Wood Flooring Inspectors
  • Wood Association – NWFA National Wood Flooring Association Consumer Site

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