Flooring Installation Contractor Uses Wrong Molding Type
Homeowners purchasing flooring installation services from big-box retailers receive incorrect molding types because installation crews substitute materials without disclosure. Customers without domain knowledge cannot identify the error until after completion. The gap between contract specifications and crew execution leaves consumers with no clear remediation path.
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