Cupped Floor

2/25/2020 (Permalink)

Hardwood and laminate flooring are a bit more complicated to maintain compared to ceramic tile. One must remember to only use limited cleaning solution to prevent the floor from absorbing to0 much liquid. The reason being that leaving a liquid on the surface for an extended period of time can lead to “cupping” also known as “edge-warping." Floor “cupping” or edge- warping” can be reversed if the wood is dried in a timely manner, if it remains moist it can lead to irreparable damage such as staining, wood-rot, mold growth, and "buckling." There are a few visual and physical cues that will let you know the floor is damaged. Visually, the edges of where the wood floor links together will be rising like how tectonic plates meet to form a mountain, also known as "cupping." Physically, when you walk over the floor it will feel unleveled and "bumpy."

Precautions to take when maintaining wood flooring

• Control and limit how much liquid is used when cleaning the floor
• Keep diligent and dry up any accident spills as soon as possible
• Do not place plants that must be regularly watered on top of the flooring