Wood flooring is one of the most common main materials
It has its own natural wood texture
And a soft, soft feeling
Reflects the full sense of grade, but also has a good decorative role
So more and more people choose to lay wood floors
However, wood flooring also has a big drawback
If the construction is improper, or the use of a long time
Can lead to edge warping and arcing problems
So how can designers avoid this problem
This article focuses on analysis from the following perspectives
1. What is wood floor curved edge arch?
2. Causes of warping edges of wooden floors
3. How to avoid warping edges of wooden floors?
4. How to deal with warped edge arch of wood floor?
01.
What is wood floor warping?
Wood flooring in part or in whole
Arch up horizontally or turn up the edge of the wood floor
It's usually called a camber or a warping
This is also a common phenomenon for many people to roll over wooden floors
02.
Causes of wood floor warping
1) Insufficient expansion joints
There are not enough expansion joints between the wall and the floor
That is, when the floor is laid and installed
The location of the joint between the wall and the wall
Some gaps are too small or not reserved
Because indoor air is generally more humid
The floor will inevitably swell
If the expansion joint is not enough, there is not enough room for expansion
It's only a matter of time before the floor arches
2) Caused by moisture
Arcing due to moisture is common
The vast majority of wood flooring problems are due to moisture nine times out of ten
Because of the humidity, resulting in thermal expansion and cold contraction, causing the phenomenon of warping the edge of the wooden floor
But there are many reasons why wood floors get damp
There are some common reasons for this:
1. When the floor is first laid, the ground is not completely dry
2. Before the floor is laid, the ground is not well protected from moisture
3. Weather and seasonal changes in climate, or direct exposure to sunlight
It will affect the change of humidity and moisture content inside the floor
Especially if it's really hot or really cold
Causes the floor cushion to be damp, shrink and expand, causing warping edge arch
4. Building structures, such as walls or floors, have excessive moisture content inside
5. When cleaning the floor in life, too much water penetrates into the floor
6. If the floor heating or air conditioning is opened for a long time, the room is also closed
It affects the humidity of the space, causing the wood floor to be too wet or too dry
Will cause it to warp and arch
3) Too dry
The moisture content of the internal structure of the floor is too low
This can cause it to be very dry, which can also lead to warped edges and arches
Solid wood flooring this phenomenon is extremely serious
03.
How to avoid wood floor warping edge arch?
Aiming at the causes of the above floor warped edge arch
So as a designer should consider how to avoid
Mainly from the following aspects to consider
1) Flatness is the premise of floor laying
Before the floor is officially laid and installed
First, the ground is levelled with cement mortar
After the leveling construction is completed, ensure that there is no empty drum and no sand phenomenon
After it is completely solidified and dried, its flatness is measured
Ensure that the floor is smooth before laying to ensure that the quality is in place
2) Reserve expansion joints and do a good job of closing
Generally, it should be in the joint position between the floor and the wall
Reserve expansion joints for the floor
Especially for solid wood floors, the reserved gaps should be wider
The exact width depends on the wood
Every kind of wood has a different coefficient of expansion
The gap is usually reserved for a width of about 8-12mm
A gap should be reserved where the floor meets the wall
Where the floor meets the tile
If it is a laminate floor, it can be closed with 2.5mm copper batten
The gap of the Solid Wood Floor should be reserved wider, and it is also a layering for closing
The gap should be reserved when laying, and the opening should be closed with a batten
It can ensure the beauty of the transition, but also cover the gap
Make sure the floor has plenty of space
Expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity
A gap should be reserved where the floor meets the tile
3) Do moisture-proof treatment and adjust the humidity of the indoor space
Before the floor is installed,
The ground must be kept thoroughly dry
Moisture-proof MATS should be laid in place and moisture-proof measures should be taken
On the other hand, the material of the floor should be made of wood with excellent moisture resistance
Weather and season are also important factors affecting the humidity of wood flooring materials
Before laying and installation, it is left vacant for two days at room temperature of 16°-18°
And it was installed when the weather was clear, and it has been clear for the last few days
Be careful not to leave the wood floor too long
Being in the sun all the time
It should not close the doors and Windows for too long and close the space
Turn on the dehumidification function of the air conditioner regularly
Synchronize with the indoor natural ventilation to adjust the humidity of the space
04.
Wood floor warped edge arch, how to deal with?
Analyze the root cause of the floor warping arch
It's just not enough gaps,
Either too dry or too wet
If it's too dry
Adjust the humidity of the space
Like opening a window to get wet or using a humidifier
Adjust and raise the humidity of the space environment
If it is too wet, then it is necessary to tilt the edge
To be dried and dehumidified,
Generally use a hair dryer to open hot air and blow against it all the time
Dry the moisture inside the floor
At the same time, the dehumidification function of air conditioning is utilized
If the camber problem is not very serious
Some heavy objects can be used to press on the curved arch
It will return to normal after a period of time
But if the warping arch is a serious problem
Then consider relaying the floor altogether
Do a good job of moisture-proof measures and treatment
Stop the loss in time to avoid greater trouble in the later period
The closing is between the wood floor and other materials
An essential treatment at the junction
