Buckling

Buckling

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Buckling

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Buckling Laminate Floor

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Buckling

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Fastener in molding prevents floating floor from floating

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Buckling

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Buckling

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Lack of expansion space

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Buckling

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Buckling

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What you need to know

Buckling is a condition where the laminate floor has lifted off the subfloor.

Causes

  • Insufficient expansion space in perimeter areas

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