1. WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FLOORING INSPECTOR?
YOU DO WHAT??
SPONSORED BY: NICFI

2. LIFE EVENTS…
FLOORING?

3. FLOOR COVERING IS A MAJOR EXPENSE

4. CONSTRUCTION DEFECT?
CONTACT A FLOORING INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM…
MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE OR
INSTALLATION RELATED ISSUE

5. SIDEMATCH VISIBLE CARPET SEAMS
Due to texture or dye variation- Manufacturing
Turned carpet or seam peak- Installation
Lighting Conditions- Local
Homeowner Expectation- Sales

6. 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?

7. Bond line separation or wood shear
DELAMINATION OF WOOD
Bond line separation or wood shear

8. CRACKING TILE & GROUT Substrate Issues Installation of Subfloor
Insufficient Coverage of Bonding Material
Cracking Grout often indicates movement

9. TENTING TILE
Related to lack of movement accommodation when tile was installed
No hydrostatic pressure!

10. HOLLOW TILE
Most often noticed in on-grade concrete substrate installations
Most likely related to installation
Never due to flooding!

11. PERSONAL INJURY
SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

12. 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

13. ANY QUESTIONS?
Thank you for your attendance. We look forward in helping you resolve any issues or questions you have in the future.