New LVT appears dirty but I’ve been told it’s texture.

Why is there a shade variation in a pattern type installation? For test cleaning a small amount of mineral spirits on a white terry cloth towel.

Was it grouted? Gluedown?

That non blending of shade variation is atrocious. Guess who’s getting a call to replace some tile.

 

Most people associate smooth and shiny with outdated so manufacturers are making matte finish floors with lots of texture. I think it’s a case of perception becoming reality.

 

In the upper portion of picture the size of the tile are different. 12x24 with 1/2 offset or brick pattern with a blended color variation. The bottom part are plank shape, 8x36 or 8x48” maybe and that’s to show that style flooring is made in different shapes.

Your flooring is maybe 16x16, or 18x18” square with regular pattern(joints line up) The major issue we can all see is that the color variation if that flooring is made to be like that is the installer did not blend the variations, basically put down and I don’t know how except he’s very color deficient and not notice that the pieces put together are not shuffled causing an odd lineup of now different colors. You probably have a valid complaint on that issue, not sure of the issue about appearance of the design on each tile since there’s no dirt,residue,etc.

The mineral spirits would’ve removed grout haze or adhesive had they smeared it with a cloth cleaning adhesive off surface causing a dull sticky surface.

I wouldn’t remove it until the placement of the tile variation is addressed and they agree some type of “credit” or replacement at their cost is agreed upon.

 

What size are the tiles? Adura Max Meridian is currently only available in a 12"x24" size. If it's not that size, it's not Adura Max. IF it's a 16"x16" square tile, it's an older version of Adura Meridian, which was a glued down product.

 

L. Hopkins, I have seen this on a lot of the Meridian products since they launched the latest display. More specifically it has only seemed to affect the Aduramax. Work with your retailer, file a claim and be patient. They should be willing to work with you on this. You may however have to pick a different floor option as this may be what you get the next time you order the Meridian. I have not been informed that the texture will go back to what it used to be.

 

You are welcome. I would like to hear how this works out for you. Please keep us updated. On a side note. I absolutely love aduramax flooring and highly recommend it. We have sold thousands of sf and have had very little issues.