Hardwood 101: Acclimation Time

We want to have the best performance for the longest term when it comes to your hardwood floors. Making sure that the wood has acclimated properly is one of the most important steps to a successful project and a long lasting hardwood floor.

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Acclimation time will vary depending on the state of the wood when it gets to your space. At T&G we never rush the process. We let the wood take the time it needs to acclimate before continuing with the project. Photo: handscrapped hickory living room floor sample

Some companies will give you an arbitrary acclimation time for your hardwood. At T&G, we know that no piece of wood is the same and the acclimation time is completely dependent on the state of the wood as it reaches your home. The wood could be ready in a day, it could be several days. You just never know.

So, how do we at T&G deal with the acclimation process? Watch the video featured above!

 

T&G Tips and much more!

Our team is made up of the best wood craftsmen in the industry. We take pride is a job well done, but we want to give you more than just a great hardwood floor. We want to teach and inspire you so that you are informed and can be a part of the project, rather than just a by-stander.

We specialize in installing, sanding, refinishing, and repairing Colorado-centric hardwood flooring, mill-direct products, and leading prefinished and unfinished hardwood brands. We also offer eco-friendly solutions, like reclaimed hardwoods and water based polyurethane floor finishes.

Looking for tips, inspiration or information, then stop by one of our two showrooms or call (303) 293-8600 and schedule a free design consultation meeting.

Show room and design center:

590 Quivas Street  Denver, CO 80204         27965 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439

 

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Chris Keale

Owner & Operator of Tongue & Groove Flooring
Wood Flooring 101 Course Creator

Chris Keale is the owner of Tongue & Groove and the creator of the Wood Floors 101 course, an educational resource that helps homeowners and design professionals make confident flooring decisions.

With a career that began in global technology and consulting, Chris traded boardrooms for floorboards, bringing his leadership skills and love of craftsmanship into the hardwood flooring industry. Since 2007, he has grown Tongue & Groove into one of Colorado’s most trusted flooring companies—built on a foundation of integrity, education and precision. 

Known for his sharp insight, dry humor and genuine commitment to his clients, Chris has helped homeowners, builders and designers through the complexities of choosing and installing hardwood floors. Whether teaching in the showroom, on a jobsite or through his Wood Floors 101, his mission remains the same: to simplify a complicated industry and deliver floors that stand the test of time.

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