Poor Quality Hardwood Floors
Over 50 of planks were deemed as defective by home depot reps themselves.
Poor quality hardwood floors. In the beginning padauk floors might be reddish orange but will darken to red and can eventually become purplish brown to black with age. Improper care for the wood floor can also lead to floor warping. Floors have holes from knots marked by red markers different stain pieces in box and started cracking and peeling right after installation. If the underlying surface is not even or the hardwood floor is not properly attached to the subfloor the floor will buckle.
You need to follow proper care instructions for hardwood floor longevity. Another common installation error is installing a floor in an unfit environment. Installer with 30 yrs of experience advised of poor quality of flooring. When problems arise or when a floor fails it can be costly.
Products with higher grades are likely to be more expensive. Every year an estimated 1 billion worth of hardwood floor damage occurs across the country. African padauk is a popular exotic hardwood flooring option mostly because of the way it changes color over time. Laminate floors are graded for quality on a three level scale.
Hardwood floors are especially sensitive to their subfloor because they can expand and contract. Installing a wood floor requires a substantial investment in materials and labor. Ask the salesperson about the product s grade.