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Laminate Flooring Problems Identified

Laminate Flooring Problems Identified

By rumble 2 Comments

Laminate Flooring Problems an aggravation that you want to avoid. And in most situations laminate flooring problems can be avoided with a little extra time spent on the part of you, the salesperson and the installer. In this article we discuss the most common laminate flooring problems. With a short read you will be better informed when purchasing or caring for your existing laminate floor. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Floating Floor, Information, Laminate, Laminate Flooring, Testing

Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing

Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing

By rumble 5 Comments

Laminate subfloor moisture testing often overlooked yet most critical when installing laminate flooring. Concrete slab and wood subfloor both have moisture limits. Failure to skip laminate subfloor moisture testing often results in laminate floor failures. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Cupping, Excessive Water, Information, Moisture, Testing, Water Damage

Formaldehyde in Flooring

Formaldehyde in Flooring

By rumble 2 Comments

Formaldehyde in Flooring Laminates

formaldehyde in flooringFormaldehyde in flooring has been a concern of many homeowners of recent. Formaldehyde in flooring concerns started with a 60-minute episode featuring a national flooring retailer accused of selling Chinese made laminate with high levels of formaldehyde. Since the first airing and the following related reports, many homeowners have had concerns with formaldehyde in flooring, especially laminate flooring. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Defect, Information, Laminate, Testing

Acclimation of Laminate Flooring

Acclimation of Laminate Flooring

By rumble 2 Comments

acclimation of laminate flooringAcclimation of Industrial Floor Coatings requires conditioning of the flooring material at or near occupancy level. The manufacturers of most laminate floors require the cartons of flooring to be acclimatized for 48 to 72 hours prior to installation. Check the installation instructions to see how they want the material stacked for installation and if the cartons are to be opened or left unopened. Not all manufactures require onsite acclimation. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Acclimation, Concrete, Information, Installation, Moisture, Testing

Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor

Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor

By rumble 161 Comments


A vapor barrier under laminate floor, required for most laminate flooring installed over concrete. This vapor barrier which is actually a vapor retarder helps to keep moisture vapor from entering into the laminate floor. Concrete substrate must be tested in accordance with the flooring manufacturers instructions.  Excessive moisture can be found in a concrete slab of any age. Not all manufacturers require the same tests and not all floors are the same. All-in-one laminate underlayment cushions with a vapor retarder attached are available. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Concrete, Cupping, Installation, Laminate Flooring, Moisture, Testing, Vapor Barrier-Retarder

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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