Engineered hardwood floors should be acclimated for at least 48 hours or until their acceptable moisture content is reached, according to manufacturers. The room where they’ll be installed is the best place for this.

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How long does engineered wood floor need to acclimate?

It’s recommended that you give the boards at least 48-72 hours to get used to their new environment. It’s not a problem if you need to store your flooring after it’s been delivered. You can store the boxes in any dry indoor space, such as a garage or outbuilding.

How do you acclimate engineered wood flooring?

Three days before you begin installing, place the cartons where you plan on installing them in the room where they will be installed (longer is always better). Space the cartons apart if you’ve got the room. It is possible to stack cartons on top of each other (but staggered) so that air can circulate.

Can engineered hardwood flooring acclimate in the box?

Hardwood flooring can be acclimated in a box, but the lack of air circulation means it will take much longer.

How long does engineered floor take to settle?

Engineered wood floors take 5-7 days to acclimate to a room. Engineered wood flooring should be acclimatized to under-floor heating by laying each box on the ground one at a time.

What happens if you don’t acclimate wood flooring?

Cupping, warping, and gapping can occur if hardwood planks aren’t given time to adjust to their new surroundings before installation.