LVT Floor tile stretching due to the under floor becoming uneven.

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by Bounce, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. Bounce

    Bounce Active Member

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    Hi

    I had LVT fitted in my retail store approx 3.5 years ago.

    I have noticed a section of the floor has become uneven (it has become more uneven over time) and the tile is stretching. It seems to be the actual floor under the tile has risen which has led to the tile stretching.

    Is this something that could normally rectified/repaired? Can you work repair a small section, instead of having to do the whole floor?
     
  2. HC&F

    HC&F Well-Known Member

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    Pictures?
     
  3. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    Might be an expansion joint. Without an expansion joint cover...
     
  4. Paul webb

    Paul webb Well-Known Member

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    Possibly damp and blown screed, do you know what the subfloor is?
     
  5. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    Could be subsidence.
    Could be movement.
    Could be....
    Only way is remove an area and inspect
     
  6. d'Arcy

    d'Arcy Well-Known Member

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    In the show room we have a joyously beautiful run in the Karndean where the massive concrete slabs we're sat on have moved due to the earthworks done for the site next to us. Hell, there's a one inch gap between the wall and one of the slabs in the uncovered cutting/rollstock section now.

    Some buildings are so shoddily put together.
     
  7. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    This is one of the biggest problems. Bonding direct to a slab. We cannot guarantee any work over movement. No way of telling if your building is going to move


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