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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance FLOORING AND FINISH Problem Carpet crushing. Carpet snags Carpet looks shaded. Resilient or vinyl floor finish looks dull. Resilient or vinyl floor seams are apparent. Nail or staple pops up under vinyl or resilient floor. Caulk around vinyl floor cracks. Dents in vinyl, resilient, or hardwood floors. Grout cracks along baseboards. Grout staining. Potential Cause Heavy furniture or foot traffic. Fiber pulled from backing. Tips of carpet fiber reflecting light differently. High traffic areas or furniture rubbing against floor. Normal. Settlement. Caulk shrinkage and settlement. Objects dropped, heavy furniture, or high heel shoes. Normal expansion and contraction. Liquid spills and grease from food. Potential Solution Vacuum carpet against the lay of the tufts. Carefully snip snagged yarn. Not a defect. Vacuum regularly. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. No repair. Using a block, gently re-set nail or staple. Re-caulk gaps with silicone caulking. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Re-grout cracks. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Yellow or purple areas in resilient floors. Moisture problem or rubber backed floor mats. Investigate moisture problem. Do not use rubber-backed mats. Fine scratches, white splotches, or stains on hardwood floor. Normal wear, furniture scratches, and spills. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Edition July 2019 | 87