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Crawl Space Requirements for Laminate Flooring

Crawl Space Requirements for Laminate Flooring

By rumble 9 Comments

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 ventilation, crawl space moisture will attack the underside of a subfloor and enter into the laminate flooring core. Excessive crawl space moisture may result in cupping, bulging, or swelling of the planks or blistering at the surface of the plank. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Cupping, Floating Floor, Installation, Laminate Flooring, Manufacturer, NWFA, Subfloor, Vapor Barrier-Retarder, Water Damage

Printing Defects in Laminate Flooring

Printing Defects in Laminate Flooring

By rumble 2 Comments


Printing Defects Laminate

printing errors on print layerPrinting 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 and engineered wood floor.  Most laminate flooring is partially made of wood products such as paper and high density fiberboard. HDF is which made of wood residues (sawdust, shavings and wood chips). The wood grain you see is a decorative layer that is printed on paper. With printing, printing defects will occur. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Defect, Flooring, Laminate, Manufacturer

Common Laminate Floor Problems

Common Laminate Floor Problems

By rumble 34 Comments

common laminate floo problems glossLaminate flooring chart identifies common laminate floor problem characteristics, cause, recommended actions and the responsible party. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Acclimation, Floating Floor, Flooring, Gaps, Information, Manufacturer, Scratches, Vapor Barrier-Retarder, Water Damage

Laminate Floor Manufacturers

Laminate Floor Manufacturers

By rumble 17 Comments

Laminate Floor Manufacturers Maintenance & Installation Information

Directory of laminate floor manufacturers. For warranty purposes, laminate floor manufacturers require that you install and maintain a laminate floor to their standards. Laminate floor manufacturers are your best resource for information on a specific products. If you need the installation or care instructions of a laminate floor manufacturer that is not listed, contact us and we will the contact link if available. If you are a laminate floor producer or supplier and would like your link added, contact us. [Read more…]

Laminate Manufacturer Help Tagged: Cleaning, Flooring, Information, Installation, Laminate, Maintenance, Manufacturer, Manufacturing

Laminate Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges

Laminate Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges

By rumble 36 Comments

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. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Chips, Dents, Information, Manufacturer, Scratches

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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