We just had Robbins solid oak 3-1/4" hardwood prefinished flooring delivered today. Can it be installed immediately upon receipt or does it need to be "in the environment" for a specified period of time before being installed so it can acclimate to the environment to prevent warping, etc.?
2006-12-13 03:44:06 · 7 answers · asked by Beach Lover 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Manufacture recommends waiting 24-72 hours before installation. Because, I don't know where it was stored before you got it and because it is a solid wood. I agree you should wait. It will make it easier to install and better end results. That being said, Really it will depend on the moisture levels between the wood and the home. We test the wood & the sub-floor that we install directly out of the box to assure that the moisture levels are close to the same, if they are not it is best to wait. If you don't have a tester, wait for 24-72 hours.
2006-12-13 06:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the boxes (you do not have to take the wood out) and let the wood acclimate to the humidity levels in your home.
It is a recommended practice to let the wood "breathe" for at least 24 hrs before being installed. Otherwise the wood could shrink or swell and you may end up with wider gaps or creaky tight flooring.
2006-12-13 03:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by SteveN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without taking a moisture reading I recommend waiting at least 24 hours before installing IF your keep the temperature/humidity constant in the room you will be installing the flooring in. Wood should ideally be allowed to acclimate in the room it is being installed in.
2006-12-13 07:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by cs_moreau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acclimate the flooring for 5 days
2006-12-13 03:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most generally wood flooring has to acclimate. It should have come with instructions about that. I'd give it at least 24 hours.
2006-12-13 03:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by capnemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should let it sit for a week or two, just to be safe. If lyou live in the north anywhere where you have been using your heat, that wood os going to expand some, as its probably been in a cold warehouse for who knows how long.
2006-12-13 03:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can.
2006-12-13 03:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by salmon583487 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋