Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether COREtec flooring is prone to premature cracking, seam separation, surface haze, or other durability-related defects despite premium pricing and “lifetime” warranty marketing.
What Consumers Report About the Products
Consumers report purchasing COREtec flooring based on marketing emphasizing:
- Premium durability and long-term residential performance.
- Scratch resistance and dimensional stability.
- Waterproof construction and rigid-core technology.
- “Lifetime” warranty protections.
Consumers report that, in reality:
- Flooring seams crack or separate within months of installation.
- A persistent haze or film allegedly develops and cannot be removed through ordinary cleaning.
- Floors produce loud “crunching” or popping noises during normal use.
- Warranty coverage allegedly becomes restricted through exclusions or carve-outs applied after purchase.
Consumers also report paying premium prices because they believed COREtec flooring products offered superior quality compared to competing vinyl flooring brands.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers may have paid substantial premiums for flooring marketed as premium, durable, and long-lasting that allegedly deteriorates under ordinary residential use. Potential concerns may include:
- Misleading durability and warranty representations
- Premature seam cracking or structural failure
- Warranty exclusions inconsistent with marketing
- Economic harm from replacement and reinstallation costs
Signs You May Be Affected
- Your COREtec flooring cracked, separated, or developed visible seams.
- Your flooring developed haze, cloudiness, or persistent surface defects.
- You noticed loud popping or crunching noises during ordinary use.
- Your warranty claim was denied or restricted despite ordinary household conditions.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.