Luxury vinyl (LVP / LVT) · Peaking / buckling
Why is my vinyl plank floor lifting or peaking?
Vinyl plank peaks when it expands and has nowhere to go. That usually means it is pinned under cabinets or trim, or the expansion space at the walls was too small for the heat it sees.
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What usually causes it
- Pinned under cabinets, islands or trim
- Too little expansion space
- High heat
What you can check yourself
- Find where the floor runs under fixed objects
What an independent inspection checks
- Expansion space and pinning
- Temperature conditions
- Manufacturer installation rules
Who is responsible?
Usually installation-related.
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