Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is installed. But what happens when the wood is not installed in perfect conditions? What range of conditions must designers accommodate for a successful installation?
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Photos of failed wood flooring installation
Cupped veneer and plank edges
Separated plank end joints
Bound edge sprung flooring
Cupped face veneer
Checked face veneer
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