Plank Flooring Care

Care of your Paneling - Properly cared for, your hardwood walls should last a lifetime and beyond. But, they do require care. Wood is naturally porous and can absorb and release moisture. If the humidity in you facility rises, your wood floor will absorb that moisture, causing it to expand. If the humidity falls, your wood floor will release moisture, causing it to shrink.

Your installation should include expansion voids around the perimeter. These expansion voids permit natural, normal expansion and contraction without damage to the paneling. Too much moisture causes abnormal expansion, which can lead to cupping, or even buckling away from your

Steps For Proper Daily Maintenance:

1. Finish wall and ceiling paneling shortly following installation;

2. Make sure the heating/ventilating/air conditioning system is functioning properly, and set to maintain indoor relative humidity between 30% and 50% year round. In areas of consistently high or low outside humidity, a 15% fluctuation will not adversely affect the wood.

3. During wet weather, check for water leakage around doors and windows. Remove debris from expansion voids.

Never Do the Following:

1. NEVER shut down the ventilating system in your home for a prolonged period.

2. NEVER use household cleaning products or procedures. They can be harmful to the floor finish and to the wood. We recommend cleaning with vinegar and water at the rate of 3 ounces of vinegar to 1 gallon of water.