Depending on the flooring material formation, wood floor can also be classified in solid, acrylic-infused and engineered wood floors.

Laminate flooring is installed using click and lock assembly, also known as a “floating floor” system, meaning it does not need to be nailed or glued down to the subfloor. This makes for an easy installation process for DIYers, but also means that the flooring material should NEVER get wet.

Moisture and humidity can severely damage laminate floors due to the sponge-like fiberboard layer and aerated gap underneath. Installation of laminate flooring in bathroom, kitchen or other high moisture areas is not recommended for this reason.

Other moisture-related problems Cracks and shrinkage can result from too little moisture. Cupping across the width of one piece of the flooring material leaves the edges higher than the center.

It is usually caused by a moisture imbalance through the thickness of the board.Crowning, when the center of the piece of flooring is higher than the edges, caused when a cupped floor is sanded flat without eliminating the cause of the moisture imbalance.