For starters, what is Engineered Wood Flooring?

Engineered wood goes through a process of ‘engineering’ to create a more durable and rigid board, than achieved with standard solid wood. While solid wood flooring is ‘man made’, in that the boards have to be cut to size, sanded and finished, the material itself doesn’t need any construction before it can be turned into a floorboard.

Engineered wood goes through a process of ‘engineering’ to create a more durable and rigid board, than achieved with standard solid wood. While solid wood flooring is ‘man made’, in that the boards have to be cut to size, sanded and finished, the material itself doesn’t need any construction before it can be turned into a floorboard.

Acclimatisation for flooring… what is it?

When flooring leaves the warehouse, where the products have been stored, it moves first onto a pallet then into a lorry… the temperature will not be the same as it will be in the room in which you are laying your flooring. Acclimatisation allows the flooring to get used to the atmosphere, humidity and temperature in the space where it will be situated.

What is the best method of acclimatisation for your flooring?

Place your packs of flooring horizontally (flat on the floor). This allows the flooring to get used to the room’s temperature. The recommended period of time for engineered wood to acclimatise is a minimum of two to three days. There is no limit for acclimatisation, but this is a minimum recommendation.

Why should I let my floor acclimatise to the room?

We recommend letting your floor acclimatise to the environment because to avoid future problems. Here at Flooring365 we see flooring as a long-term investment. If the flooring has not been acclimatised there could be problems later down the line as the flooring dries up… such as, cracking, warping and splitting. If the flooring gets too moist without being acclimatised problems such as bowing, buckling and cupping may occur.

What are the best rooms for Engineered Wood Flooring?

Nearly every room in the house is suitable for Engineered Wood flooring, it can withstand moderate changes in temperature and humidity, so it is good for kitchens and conservatories. It is also suitable for rooms which have a large amount of glazing, such as living rooms, dining rooms, or bedrooms. We don’t advise the use of engineered wood flooring in rooms that have a high temperature and high levels of moisture, such as bathrooms and utility rooms. We would always advise that you choose another type of flooring, such as LVT which is perfect for bathrooms and also part of our product range of beautiful floorings.

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