Noise (Snap Crackle Pop}

Cracked tone

Flatness issues

Check floor flatness

Nail prevents floor from floating

Check expansion space

No expansion space

Floor locked in place

Lack of expansion space

Wrinkled vapor barrier - Photo courtesy of Brad Welsh

What You Need to Know

Noisy Floor Systems (Snap, Crackle, Pop)

While some noises emanating from a Laminate floor are not unusual (such as minor squeaks); persistent and repeatable popping, crackling, or squeaking can be an issue.
Noises in the floor are caused when movement occurs between two (or more) contacting surfaces. Each of the individual components, which make up the floor system, can be responsible for a noise-related condition. These points of contact include

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