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Should Cartons of Wood Flooring be Opened to Acclimate?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

The environmental conditions make a big difference in how well the flooring material performs in its final state. With humid environmental conditions, some flooring materials, like hardwood, will expand. In dry conditions, certain materials can contract. Hardwood flooring must acclimate before installation to minimize the range of expansion and contraction it encounters. When it comes […]

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