SPC rigid core · Separating
Why is my SPC floor separating?
SPC usually separates when the subfloor isn't flat enough, when the floor is pinned, or when locking joints were damaged during installation.
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What usually causes it
- Dips or humps in the subfloor
- Floor pinned by fixed objects
- Damaged locking joints
What you can check yourself
- Note whether gaps follow one line across the room
What an independent inspection checks
- Subfloor flatness against the manufacturer tolerance
- Joint condition
- Pinning points
Who is responsible?
Usually installation or subfloor preparation.
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