WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FLOORING INSPECTOR? YOU DO WHAT?? SPONSORED BY: NICFI
LIFE EVENTS… FLOORING?
FLOOR COVERING IS A MAJOR EXPENSE
CONSTRUCTION DEFECT? CONTACT A FLOORING INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM… MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR INSTALLATION RELATED ISSUE
SIDEMATCH VISIBLE CARPET SEAMS Due to texture or dye variation- Manufacturing Turned carpet or seam peak- Installation Lighting Conditions- Local Homeowner Expectation- Sales
Was the Carpet pulled apart or is there another cause? DELAMINATION IN CARPET… ABUSE OR MANUFACTURING? Was the Carpet pulled apart or is there another cause?
Bond line separation or wood shear DELAMINATION OF WOOD Bond line separation or wood shear
CRACKING TILE & GROUT Substrate Issues Installation of Subfloor Insufficient Coverage of Bonding Material Cracking Grout often indicates movement
TENTING TILE Related to lack of movement accommodation when tile was installed No hydrostatic pressure!
HOLLOW TILE Most often noticed in on-grade concrete substrate installations Most likely related to installation Never due to flooding!
PERSONAL INJURY SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
WHY A CERTIFIED INSPECTOR? Attended Training Qualified testing and product knowledge Understands & Recognizes Manufacturing and Installation Standards A Valued “Go To” Resource National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors www.nicfi.org
ANY QUESTIONS? Thank you for your attendance. We look forward in helping you resolve any issues or questions you have in the future.