Cupping can be described as when the floor is no longer perfectly flat but, has a slightly undulating effect with the edges of the planks being slightly raised compared to the middle of the plank, making it concave when viewed from above.. Cupping is the result of the air moisture being greater underneath the floor boards and drier above. this has the effect of making the floorboards curl up at the edges on the drier surface. this can often be due to a lack of adequate ventilation underneath the floorboards.. Floorboards curling across their width? am replacing a woodwormed floor and even though i stacked the new boards 8 high, and "cured" them for 48 hours in the room many are still curled/curling..
Reverse cupping (crowning) is also possible, with floorboards developing a convex shape. this is due to moisture from above, such as flooding. this can also result from situations where sanding has been previously carried out, but the boards have then returned to their normal shape after correction of a moisture issue.. Wood flooring is any product manufactured from timber that is designed for use as flooring, either structural or aesthetic. wood is a common choice as a flooring material and can come in various styles, colors, cuts, and species.. Laminate floor peaking floorboard problems floorboard cupping generally when there is a strong mold or mildew smell it s coming for the floors..
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