The Best Hardwood Floors
Read This Before You Install an Expensive Wood Floor
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Don't Install Your Wood Right Away
If you are looking to handle installation yourself, remember that the wood must acclimate to the humidity and temperature of a room before installation. If the wood settles after installation, the flooring may buckle or crack. Chris Sy of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors recommends leaving wood out in a room for seven to 10 days before installation. It's also best to arrange the wood so that it can breathe on all four sides.
