Gaps

Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Check floor temperature

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Floor locked in with fastener through molding

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Gaps

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Measure installed and uninstalled material

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Check floor flatness

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Floor locked in place with caulking

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Checked humidity and temperature

Expansion space - 4323

Check expansion space

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Check expansion space

LVP over Carpet (2)

LVP Installed over Carpet

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What you need to know

Gaps can occur in a Luxury Vinyl, SPC or WPC plank or tile flooring installation due to issues including manufacturing, site, substrate, environment, adhesive, acclimation, moisture/alkalinity, and improper installation.

Dimensional stability related causes for gaps:

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