Noise-Snap Crackle Pop and Squeaks

Noise-Snap Crackle Pop and Squeaks

Laminate - Squeaking - Popping noise 33 (2)

Flatness issues

Laminate - Squeaking - Popping noise 334 (2)

Flatness issues

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A 6' long metal straight-edge with a Veritas 1/64" Fractional Taper Gage was used to determine that the floor is within the manufacturer's tolerances for flatness. The measurements ranged from 0" to 1/16" in 6'. (Normal) No vertical movement of the flooring material was observed.

High edges of disengaged planks

High edges of disengaged planks

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cracked planks

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Installation damage

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Installation damage

LVT-damaged-creased locking mechanism-22254

Not properly engaged/locked

LVP noise - wrinkled poly

Wrinkled vapor barrier - Photo courtesy of Brad Welsh

Laminate - Squeaking - Popping noise 33 (2) Laminate - Squeaking - Popping noise 334 (2) 20210911_141426017_iOS High edges of disengaged planks IMG_0033 Sierra Exif JPEG Sierra Exif JPEG LVT-damaged-creased locking mechanism-22254 LVP noise - wrinkled poly

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