What Causes Cupping in Wood Floors?

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The official topic of this blog will be an excruciating discussion of the term "cupping" for your consideration. But first…

My apologies for taking so long to get another submission ready, but for me writing is very hard work and extremely time consuming, and I marvel at those gifted individuals who can churn out wonderful written content on a regular schedule. I must admit that I'm not certain that I would be able to increase my output even if I were offered bushel baskets of legal tender to do it on a full-time basis. Time is finite and moves at an increasingly rapid pace. I remember watching the classroom clock as a youngster on Friday afternoons thinking that 4 o'clock would never arrive, and now Friday afternoons pass by faster than the pickets on a fence. But I digress…

If I were going to give an official definition for cupping it would be, "boards that are concave on the face." There is a common misconception in the wood flooring bidness that all cupping is moisture-related and that pressure that develops due to swelling is the primary cause. Let's explore some thought experiments.

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