Acclimatising your floor
How to Acclimatise Your Flooring
Your home environment can differ significantly from the conditions in which wooden flooring is stored. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause flooring to expand or contract, so it is important to acclimatise the flooring before installation.
Before Installation
Place the unopened boxes in the room where the flooring will be installed and allow them to acclimatise before fitting.
- Store boxes flat and preferably on the pallet to allow airflow underneath.
- Do not stand boxes upright against walls, as this can increase the risk of warping.
- Keep the room dry and at normal living conditions during acclimatisation.
- If storing flooring for an extended period before installation, keep it in a dry, weatherproof area, raised off the ground and preferably on a pallet.
Minimum Acclimatisation Times
| Flooring Type | Minimum Time |
| Solid Wood | 72 hours |
| Engineered Wood | 72 hours |
| Laminate | 48 hours |
| Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) | 48 hours |
Always check the manufacturer's specific installation guidelines, as acclimatisation requirements can vary between products.
For further advice, please call 01379 642843 or email us outside office hours.
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