Note: I’m a homeowner documenting my experience, not a contractor or flooring inspector.
This post is a continuation of the flooring issues we’ve been dealing with—specifically focused on more areas downstairs.

In this follow-up, I take a closer look at additional squeaky spots, hollow-sounding sections of LVP, and some visibly flexing planks.

More Creaking and Movement

Several squeaking areas have become noticeable—especially in the kitchen and dining areas. As we walk through, you’ll hear sharp creaks and clicks that occur without much pressure. These sounds aren’t just annoying—they suggest subfloor movement and possible installation issues with the LVP.

Knock Test: The Hollow Sound

Next, I did a basic knock test across different sections of the vinyl plank. In several places, you can clearly hear a hollow, clicky sound. This isn’t normal for well-installed LVP. That hollow tone often means the flooring is either floating too loosely or lacks proper underlayment support.

In some of these spots, you can even see visible flexing when pressure is applied—exactly the kind of behavior we highlighted in the original leveling test upstairs. It’s more proof that the issue isn’t isolated—floor flatness and support may be off across the entire home.

Recap

Thanks for watching.
We highlighted a few more squeaky spots and shared how the LVP sounds and behaves in real-world conditions. If you’re in a CBH home—or considering one—hopefully this gives you a better sense of what to watch for.

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