Do I Have to Acclimatize Laminate Flooring

Yes. This is a very important aspect of installation which will make a huge difference to your flooring, although fortunately it is not too difficult to acclimatise your laminate floor.

Installation should take place at room temperature of at least 65°F (15°C) and this should take place in the room where it will be installed.

For at least 48 hours before your laminate floor is laid the product should be kept in this room, in the boxes it arrives in.

A floor surface temperature of 59°F and an overall room temperature of 64°F must be maintained before, during and three days after the installation takes place.

This process helps to stabilise moisture levels as naturally as possible because laminate flooring can expand and contract slightly with changing temperature and humidity.

If this is allowed to happen then gaps or peaks can appear in your flooring, which will ruin the look of your beautiful flooring.