Vintage Moments: Simple Moisture Management

Nov 30, 2011

We're not exactly sure when this Fulton Humidifier was made, but Roy Reichow of Cedar, Minn.-based National Wood Floor Consultants tells us the home in which he found it was built in the 1940s. Compared with the electronically sophisticated humidifiers of today, this model is uncannily simple. In Reichow's words: "The felt wicks the water, and the heat draft within the radiator pushes the moisture into the room." That's it.

Relatively small gaps can appear more objectionable when the floor is stained dark and the lighter color of the wood appears in the gaps.

Understand ‘Normal’ and ‘Abnormal’ Gaps in Wood Flooring

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Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

Understand ‘Normal’ and ‘Abnormal’ Gaps in Wood Flooring

Wood Floor Mystery #16: It’s Cupping, But There’s No Water Here, Part 2 (the Answer!)

Wood Floor Mystery #16: It’s Cupping, But There’s No Water Here, Part 1

Techniques

Wood Floor Q&A: Precautions for Installing Below Grade?

Tim Colgan, technical director at Milton, Ga.-based Välinge North America Inc., discusses wood floor installation below grade.

When installing wood flooring below grade, moisture is always a concern, so thorough moisture testing should be a priority. (Photo courtesy of Tim McCool)

Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

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In this Live Demo you will learn the best methods for applying stain, why alcohol-based stain benefits the contractor and the following tips for achieving long-lasting coloration on your floor.

Moisture

Understand ‘Normal’ and ‘Abnormal’ Gaps in Wood Flooring

Wood floor expert Howard Brickman explains the straightforward facts about wood floor gaps—when they're OK and when they aren't.

Moisture

Wood Floor Mystery #16: It’s Cupping, But There’s No Water Here, Part 2 (the Answer!)

Stephen Diggins knew there had to be water somewhere in this house causing the wood flooring to cup ... and he found it when the disgusting black water ended up pouring right onto his face and down his shirt.

Moisture

Moisture Mitigation Solutions: Protecting Wood Floors From Moisture Issues (Sponsored)

Should you select a single-step or two-step application when it comes to moisture vapor protection for your wood flooring installation? Understand the pros and cons.

Moisture

Bona® R540 for Moisture Protection and Peace of Mind (Sponsored)

Sponsored: Homeowners and contractors alike will have peace of mind that their newly installed floors will be protected.

Glue-down

Tips To Avoid Trouble on Engineered Flooring Installations

There’s a lot of science behind this engineered flooring, and if you don’t follow directions, you might have complications down the line. Here are seven important tips to know to avoid trouble when working with engineered wood flooring.

If you have poor prep, you’ll have a poor install, so we make sure the subfloor is clean and as flat as possible.

Moisture

2022 Surfaces Exhibitor Showcase

See what products the following companies will be exhibiting at The International Surface Event in 2022.

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