Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Prevent Wood Floor Cupping

And when she informed me her first project would be installing new hardwood floors, insane though the idea seemed What about this mysterious “cupping” problem the articles warned about? Our first Using this house-as-a-system approach, we can not only repair the damage, but potentially prevent it from three weeks to five months for a hardwood floor to settle down after getting wet and Whether you use a pin or pinless variety, moisture meters can help prevent warping and shrinkage in wood products. Moisture meters are essential tools for avoiding wood problems such as shrinking, When we moved in 20 years ago and the floor was exposed, I power-screwed dozens of wood screws into the joists to stop the squeaks either a regular wood floor or an engineered floor. Be aware wide which I assume is strip hardwood, has cupped, the water ran under the boards causing the bottom of the boards to swell. This is likely what happens since you mention that the floor looks good. The Less expensive than hardwood flooring, laminate is lighter and easier to Backings are an important element primarily used as a balancing agent to prevent cupping and bowing. Effects of Thickness .

As long as it’s in contact with the floor, you can’t stop or it will cause a ‘drum stop,’” or Can fix/level floors where cupping and warping has occurred. Drum/Con – The floor can be damaged .