Troubleshooting
Something doesn't look or feel right?
Start with the symptom and understand possible causes, what to inspect and what to do next.
Common problems
Each topic covers common reasons a floor behaves this way, things to inspect on site, and sensible next steps. It is not a remote diagnosis.
LVP separating
Seams and end joints pulling apart after install.
Flooring buckling
Floors peaking, tenting or lifting off the subfloor.
Uneven floors
Dips, humps, soft spots and bounce.
Hardwood cupping
Board edges rising above the center.
Floor squeaks
Movement between finish floor, subfloor and framing.
Cracked tile & grout
Cracks through tiles, along joints or at perimeters.