Moisture is a major problem during wood floor installations. Of course, it´s not an issue of properly addressed. Do you need be concerned? Well, to an extent. The thing is most fitters tend to dispregard it, because they try to finish the job as soon as they can and this spells major troubles in the future.

Is there anything else you need to be aware of? Wooden floor blocks need to be ordered by a reputable supplier and you need to allow for 10 to 14 days so they can acclimatize to the temperature and humidity in your house. Wood is like sponge, it absorbs and gives out moisture readily. Most shop assistants will tell you that the necessary time is 14 days and this is a safe bet in most cases. Being professional installers, at FlooringFirst we know that´s not always the case and that´s not always bad as well. We will check the relative moisture on the premises, its rate of change, account for the local conditions in the area where you live and tell you the recommended duration. Perhaps you just don´t need to wait for 14 days or it might turn out we would have to wait longer until we get down to installation. Just give us a call and speak to a member of staff. We will make sure everything is handled as it should.