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Why must all materials be conditioned before installation?

April 26, 2017conditioned installation Materials

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Why must all materials be conditioned before installation?

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Vinyl flooring is stiff when cold, flexible when warm. Vinyl flooring that has been conditioned at the recommended room temperature has better installation characteristics. All materials expand or contract when atmospheric conditions change. In order for the flooring to expand or contract with the subfloor, it must be conditioned to the same atmospheric conditions.