How does Solid Wood Flooring ensure the flatness and stability of the floor?

Ensuring the flatness and stability of your solid wood flooring is a critical step in the installation process, as it is directly related to the lifespan and appearance of the flooring. Here are some ways to ensure the flatness and stability of your flooring:

1. Floor preparation
Ensure the floor is dry and flat: Before installation, the floor must be dry, flat and free of any debris. Any uneven or wet floor will cause instability, warping or deformation after the floor is installed. The flatness of the floor can be checked by using a laser level or ruler.
If the floor is uneven, you can use self-leveling cement to patch the floor to ensure a smooth and uniform surface.
Check the floor moisture: If the floor is cement-based (such as cement flooring), you need to ensure that its moisture content is within the appropriate range. Overly wet cement can cause the floor to swell or mold. Therefore, before installation, you should use a hygrometer to measure the floor moisture content to ensure that it is suitable for installing solid wood flooring.
2. Choose the right base material
Moisture barrier: If the floor is in a humid environment (such as a basement), it is very important to install a moisture barrier membrane or moisture barrier pad. Moisture-proof membrane can effectively isolate ground moisture and prevent it from penetrating into the solid wood floor, thereby avoiding the expansion or deformation of the floor.
Sound insulation pad/floor mat: Installing high-quality sound insulation pads or floor mats under solid wood flooring not only helps to improve comfort and sound effects, but also acts as a buffer to reduce the deformation of the floor caused by temperature or humidity changes.
3. Adaptability adjustment of solid wood flooring
Wood adjustment: Solid wood flooring needs to be placed in the installation environment for 48-72 hours before installation to allow the wood to adapt to the indoor temperature and humidity conditions. This can reduce the problem of shrinkage or expansion of the wood due to moisture absorption or water loss after installation.
Choose wood with good stability: Some woods have high stability, such as oak, walnut, etc. They are not sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity and are relatively difficult to deform. Therefore, choosing these woods can increase the long-term stability of the floor.

4. Floor installation tips
Joint technology: When installing solid wood flooring, leave appropriate expansion joints, especially near the wall. Because the wood will expand and contract with changes in environmental humidity. Generally, the width of the expansion joint should be 8-10 mm, which can effectively prevent the floor from deforming, warping and other problems.
For larger spaces, the width of the expansion joint can be appropriately increased. The expansion joint also helps to increase the stability of the floor and prevent the floor from deforming due to expansion pressure.
Use the appropriate installation method:
Floating installation method: The floating installation method is most suitable for floors that need to have expansion joints. Each piece of floor can be spliced ​​together through a locking system, but not directly fixed to the ground. In this way, the floor can expand or contract freely with changes in humidity.
Nailed installation method: If you use nailing (such as traditional nails or gluing), you need to ensure that the nails are firmly nailed and there is no excessive tension to avoid affecting the stability of the floor. When installing, be careful to avoid nailing the floor directly to the ground with heavy moisture.
5. Air circulation and temperature and humidity control
Control indoor humidity: Solid wood floors are very sensitive to humidity, so it is very important to maintain a suitable indoor humidity (usually between 40%-60%). You can use a humidifier or dehumidifier to adjust the air humidity to prevent the floor from expanding or contracting due to high or low humidity.
Avoid extreme temperatures: The floor should avoid long-term exposure to extreme temperatures, such as direct sunlight or close to heating, air conditioning and other equipment, which will affect the stability of the wood. You can use curtains to block the sun or adjust the air conditioning temperature to maintain a stable indoor environment.
6. Post-maintenance and care
Regular inspection and maintenance: Regularly check whether the floor has uneven or loose areas and repair them in time. Keep the floor surface clean to avoid moisture accumulation on the ground. Use mild detergent when cleaning to avoid chemicals from corroding the floor surface.
Waxing or oiling: In order to enhance the protection of the floor surface, you can apply wood floor oil or wax regularly, which not only increases the gloss of the floor, but also has a certain moisture-proof effect and enhances the durability of the floor.

To ensure the flatness and stability of solid wood floors, in addition to basic ground preparation and installation techniques, it is also necessary to maintain appropriate environmental humidity and temperature during later use. Through these measures, problems such as warping, cracking and deformation of the floor can be effectively prevented, thereby extending the service life of the solid wood floor.