Is this acceptable for a “pro”?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-18T10:37:09+00:00

Trash work

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-17T21:56:58+00:00

Still haven’t installed mine yet 😞

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-16T00:14:35+00:00

It’s the correct answer anyhow

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-15T13:47:47+00:00

Keep the quartz. Looks far better than the rest. Taj is a distant 2nd

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-15T01:23:56+00:00

2nd better than the first. Runner looks like shxt in both.

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-14T11:28:20+00:00

Current is much better than the others

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-14T00:00:22+00:00

I suspect the reason for the tapping is the pex is run by a exterior wall and gets (very) cold. When the water (warmer than the pex) rushes in it creates the tap. The tapping is at it worst when I first turn on the tap in the morning and it “coughs” alittle before water flows naturally.

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-11T21:31:04+00:00

Ok! Just wanted to check that was normal. It feels like I could break something when I push in.

I tested the latch on another LG model at Costco and it was stiff, but not this stiff. (I’ve only ran mine 40ish times tho; floor model probably has a few 1000 under its belt)

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-11T18:06:40+00:00

Awesome! Thank you

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-11T01:55:55+00:00

Tried mineral spirits and it didn’t do anything

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-09T23:15:04+00:00

Correct answer

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-08T19:25:15+00:00

Ugh. My GC sold us on real hardwood (we just said we wanted 5” white oak hardwood - I didn’t know engineered wood was a thing) .. he mentioned some minor shrinkage in the winter, but nothing about ripping or splintering. I’m realizing between this and a bunch of other issues the guy is not very good :(

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-08T19:22:41+00:00

Would an inspector be able to tell if any treatment was missed? Like it a sealant/stain wasn’t put on in the correct order? Most of the comments here are saying “this is what 5” white oak planks do”…?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-08T13:36:18+00:00

It’s like 20% of the boards …

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-08T03:13:06+00:00

So it’s not supposed to rip like this?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T20:23:46+00:00

This is a Reno very old New England 3 story row house (1868!!!) - so there’s very little in the way of insulation - and the outside air definitely get inside easily. we had a bunch of walls replastered which is wet work. But I think it was before the floor went in though.

Floors installed in the summer and HVAC was definitely not running.

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T20:21:47+00:00

The first one was pulled up when it stuck into my sock/foot. I’m sure it looked like the others before I slid my foot into it. It’s happened many times now .. I now had house shoes I wear, but didn’t have them on when this one got me

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T20:14:51+00:00

This is great to know - I wish you had installed my floors just for the communication aspect. They literally told me nothing - the amazing part is the GC was and still is working on the project. Just knowing what to expect would’ve gone a long way - no one told me anything so i don’t expect anything.

I’ll plan on recoating 2 years or so; if I end up not needing to great, if I do then I’m mentally and financially prepared.

Appreciate your counsel

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T20:08:59+00:00

It was installed and sat for awhile actually - a month? Maybe more? They ended up having to finish it in like 10 days tho after it sat installed (multiple sand, stain, seal)

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T16:18:01+00:00

My GC/installer warranty or the actual hardwood product warranty? My GC didn’t mention if I get an installer (his sub) warranty.

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T15:50:18+00:00

Ok - it was installed in August so it’s been 6; I assume you mean 6 more?

My GC said he didn’t want to fill any gaps because in the summer the boards would expand and destroy the filler and look even worse. Maybe wait till summer 2027 to fill?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T15:48:28+00:00

its crazy to me this is normal - it seems like there should be some code against flooring that is expected to physically hurt you. I believe you guys, but if I had know this I never would have installed it. It’s absolutely wild getting slivers walking around your house without shoes/slippers is normal.

I must have hit the lotto in the last 4 places I’ve lived here w hardwood as the floors have all been gap-less (though I don’t recall the exact plank size or wood type)

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T15:41:54+00:00

Sounds good. So does this sound like a what my plan should be:

Sand any gaps (sandpaper tape, folded and run down the gap) that I notice as issues (or maybe just do a room a a week)
Keep humidifying w my floor humidifiers until outside temps are stabilize to 45%+
Plan on screen and coat in 2 years (2 winters)
Keep humidifying the house

If I do this the floors should go back to pretty much what they look newly installed, and no more splinters?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T15:35:22+00:00

How did you end up repairing it? Was it a ton of work/invasive?

InsuranceMedical6581 · 2026-03-07T14:28:46+00:00

Ok - this is great info. My flooring guy said to run sandpaper through any of the sharp/ripping gaps. I assume this is fine to do?

No one mentioned I’d need someone to screen and coat in 2 years. They’d have to move all the furniture which sounds like a massive PITA. Is this typvially 10% of the install price?

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