{"product_id":"failures-in-luxury-vinyl-william-f-simpkins-9798266539068","title":"Failures in Luxury Vinyl \u0026 Resilient Plank and Tile: A Professional Guide for Inspectors and Installers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFailures in Luxury Vinyl \u0026amp; Resilient Plank and Tile: A Professional Inspector and Installer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuxury vinyl plank (LVP), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), SPC, and WPC floors are everywhere now - and so are the failures. From gapping joints and buckling planks to adhesive breakdowns and mystery moisture problems, flooring inspectors and installers are being called in to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the field manual you need. Written in a practical, conversational style, it walks you step by step through diagnosing and preventing failures in luxury vinyl and similar resilient floor types. You'll learn how to separate installer errors from product defects, spot environmental red flags before installation even begins, and use proper tools and testing methods to document your findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear explanations of installation-related failures like gapping, peaking, buckling, and adhesive problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuidance on identifying manufacturing defects, weak locking systems, and dimensional tolerance issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips for spotting moisture intrusion, pH imbalance, and other site-related conditions that can ruin a floor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspection checklists, sample report formats, and documentation strategies to protect yourself legally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-world case studies showing how problems were diagnosed and resolved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA troubleshooting quick reference chart for on-the-job use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an inspector, installer, or contractor who wants to avoid callbacks, this guide will help you get to the root cause faster, present your findings with confidence, and keep failures from happening in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William F. Simpkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266539068\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.28d","brand":"William F. Simpkins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170366234879,"sku":"9798266539068","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/failures-in-luxury-vinyl-william-f-simpkins-9798266539068","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}