There is nothing like choosing the perfect accent to your home. After researching species, ordering samples, testing samples and matching colors you are definitely ready to have that floor installed. Hardwood floors add value and a unique dimension to your household. And, when the proper steps are taken before installation, your new flooring should last for generations!
However, before we jump straight into acclimation, there is a specific rule that must be understood. Walls within the home need to have been plastered and painted well before the thought of hardwood can become a reality. You know the area is ready for wood when the house exists in live in condition.
Acclimation allows the hardwood to adjust accordingly to household temperature and moisture levels before installation. It is best to have the product delivered to the home in dry weather. It is crucial that the cartons be spread out, and not stacked, throughout the house. While running the air or heat as normal, open both ends of each carton to allow air to flow through. Although there really is no perfect time frame, it is a good idea to let those planks acclimate for a minimum of 10 days.
Most hardwood flooring ships all over the world and sits in uncontrolled warehouses before being delivered to your home. By the time it has reached it’s final destination it has gone through a lot of climate changes. The best part is that once the wood is properly acclimated and adjusted to your home it will continue to sustain that lifestyle indefinitely.
Now that you are ready for the next step, make sure you research and develop a plan and schedule for your flooring. If you plan to install engineered hardwood yourself take the time to understand the steps that need to be taken. When you take all of the precautions, and prepare for the worst, you can rest assured it will all been worth it!
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