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 Floor Covering Inspectors go through specialized training giving them advanced knowledge related to manufacturing, industry standards, installation guidelines, proper maintenance, subfloor prep, as well as understanding problems, causes and cures related to tile claims.
Black Granite Fading – Countertops
Bond Loss
Caliber Sizing Facial Dimension
Ceramic Tile Properties And Maintenance
Cracks – Type Of Cracks And Causes
Crazing And- Or Cracking Of Grout Joints
Efflorescence – Removal And Prevention
Floor Flatness Ff Workmanship
Grout – Pin Holes
Grout – Powdery Or Soft
Grout Discoloration
Grout Failures
Grout Joint Low
Indent Fracturing
Kiln Release Marks
Limestone Used In Wet Areas
Lippage
Marble Tile Properties And Maintenance
Moisture Issues
Porcelain Tile Properties And Maintenance
Saltillo Tile Lime Pops
Shading And Variation Natural Stone And Tile
Stone – Snow Melter Damage
Surface Defects
Tenting
Tile Types And Basic Properties
Travertine Tile Properties
Travertine Voids Or Holes
Warpage
Workmanship Troweling Techniques