Good morning everyone! To continue along with what we were talking about yesterday, "crowning" is what happens when cupped wood is not handled correctly. Crowning is when the middle of the wood plank is raised higher than the edges. Most people think, "how on earth could this happen?" Lets go back to what we learned yesterday...
If you remember "cupping" was caused by moisture being trapped between the sub-floor and the wood floor. If the cupped wood floor is sanded before the moisture has a chance to dry 100%, the floor will initially appear flat. Even though it looks like it has been fixed, the moisture is still trapped between the sub-floor and wood floor, and the bottom of the wood floor is still cupped!
If moisture levels change in the house, or the floor does eventually dry, the bottom of the wood floor will flatten out. When the bottom of the wood flattens out, the top will have a crowned look to it. The sanding of the floors did not fix the problem, it only appeared to be fixed until the floors actually dried! So if a "professional" tells you to sand your cupped floor to fix the appearance, DON'T DO IT! Put a fan on them, or try using a dehumidifier.
Cupping cannot always be helped 100%, but crowning can definitely be stopped! Hopefully this information will help someone avoid disaster in the future! We appreciate everyone's support, and love to hear back from you. Remember to post any questions or stories (good or bad) you might have. You can also contact WWFC by calling 316-747-4066, or visiting our website at www.wichitawoodfloorcleaning.com Thanks!
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