🛡️ Raider Flooring Lifetime Installation Guarantee
Our professional installation is backed by a real commitment to quality. This Lifetime Installation Guarantee covers installation craftsmanship for all our flooring and tile services. Review the details by product type below.
🧶 Carpet Installation Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Seam separation or unraveling
- Wrinkling, rippling, or re-stretching needed due to improper install
- Fraying at transitions or edges caused by faulty installation
- Improper tack strip or pad placement causing visible issues
Not Covered: Pet damage, flooding, subfloor movement, carpet defects
Prorated Coverage: 0–3 yrs: 100% • 4–7 yrs: 75% • 8–11 yrs: 50% • 12–15 yrs: 25% • 16+ yrs: 0%
Maintenance Required: Professional carpet cleaning every 12 months
💬 Carpet FAQ
- Do I need proof of cleaning? Yes. Keep professional cleaning receipts to file a claim.
- What if I move? The warranty is not automatically transferable, but we may evaluate case-by-case.
- What if wrinkles appear in year 2? We’ll re-stretch it 100% free of charge.
🔗 Laminate Installation Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Gapping between planks caused by install issues
- Improper transitions or thresholds becoming loose
- Floating planks separating due to poor prep or spacing
- Underlayment misalignment or adhesion issues from install
Not Covered: Steam mop or water damage, improper cleaning, subfloor cracks
Prorated Coverage: Follows carpet schedule
Maintenance Required: Maintain humidity 35–65%, dry-clean only with approved products
💬 Laminate FAQ
- Can I use a steam mop? No. It can void the guarantee and damage planks.
- What if my house settles? Any movement in structure not caused by install isn’t covered.
- Does clicking noise mean failure? If caused by install flaws, yes — we’ll inspect and address it.
💧 Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Adhesive failure for glue-down vinyl due to improper trowel or spread
- Gapping or movement in floating installs caused by spacing error
- Misalignment, improper transitions, or loose edge pieces
Not Covered: Water damage, improper cleaners, movement due to slab settling
Prorated Coverage: Same as carpet
Maintenance Required: Use only vinyl-safe cleaners; avoid excessive moisture and steam
💬 LVP FAQ
- Can I mop with water? Lightly — but avoid puddling or steam cleaners.
- Do I need to reseal anything? No. LVP is a sealed surface — just clean it properly.
- Is this for all types (click, glue, loose lay)? Yes, we guarantee all 3 install types.
🌲 Hardwood Installation Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Improper fastener spacing or placement
- Floating floor gapping due to perimeter spacing mistakes
- Premature squeaking caused by install prep errors
- Edge separation or buckling due to improper moisture checks
Not Covered: Seasonal gapping, cupping from humidity swings, impact damage
Prorated Coverage: Same as carpet
Maintenance Required: Maintain humidity 35–55%, no wet/steam mops
💬 Hardwood FAQ
- Can I refinish later? Yes — but we recommend a pro. DIY sanding can void this warranty.
- What if it cups or swells? That’s a humidity issue — not covered unless caused by install error.
- Do engineered and solid hardwood qualify? Yes — both types are guaranteed.
🧱 Floor Tile Installation Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Loose tiles due to faulty mortar bed or adhesive use
- Grout cracking caused by poor spacing or curing methods
- Tile lippage or hollow spots due to poor leveling/prep
Not Covered: Slab shifting, grout staining, tile damage from heavy impact
Prorated Coverage: Same as carpet
Maintenance Required: Use pH-neutral cleaners, reseal grout annually if recommended
💬 Tile FAQ
- What if I hear hollow sounds? We’ll inspect. If caused by poor bonding, it’s covered.
- Grout turning color? Usually maintenance-related and not covered.
- Foundation movement cracks? Not covered under installation warranty.
🚿 Shower & Wall Tile – Limited Lifetime Guarantee
What's Covered:
- Leaking caused by improper waterproofing or slope
- Loose tiles or cracking grout due to poor prep or application
- Improper backer board installation or adhesive failure
Not Covered: Mold, mildew, grout discoloration, plumbing failures, structural movement
Prorated Coverage: 0–3 yrs: 100% • 4–7 yrs: 75% • 8–10 yrs: 50% • 11+ yrs: Not covered
Maintenance Required: Ventilate daily, reseal grout every 1–2 years, use non-abrasive cleaners
💬 Shower & Wall Tile FAQ
- Bleach okay for grout? No — use only tile-safe products to avoid damage.
- Can I squeegee the walls? Yes — we recommend it daily to prevent buildup.
- What if I notice a leak? Call us right away — we’ll inspect and verify warranty eligibility.
📞 Need Warranty Help or Have Questions?
Call Raider Flooring at 806-412-0746 or stop by our showroom at 4815 50th St, Lubbock, TX.
Raider Rex and our expert team are always ready to back up your floors for life.