Prior to earning the NALFA Certification Seal, laminate floors must pass a series of 14 rigorous performance tests. An independent laboratory completes the testing and submits the results to the NALFA board for final approval. Only then may a product bear the certification seal. These 14 performance tests include the following: Static LoadThickness SwellLight ResistanceCleanability/Stain ResistanceLarge Ball Impact ResistanceSmall Ball …

Tile Flooring claims can arise as a result of unexpected performance issues that become evident during, or any time after installation. Some of the more common tile claims involve cracking tiles, cracked grout, grout discoloration, lippage, shading, surface imperfections, indent fracturing, improper subfloor preparation, bond loss, voids or holes, tenting, workmanship, other installation issues, manufacturing defects and many more. Certified …

Carpet Flooring claims can arise as a result of unexpected performance or installation issues that become evident during, or any time after installation. Some of the most common carpet claims involve appearance change, poor installation, visible seams, unraveling, cornrowing, matting, crushing, spots and stains, delamination, buckling, maintenance issues, side match, footprints, shading, lines, odors, pet issues, pooling, watermarking, roll crush, …