Why does the floor crack?

Cracks in your floors can be the result of many different factors, from climate and humidity to materials and installation. Here are some of the most common reasons that may cause your floors to crack.

1. Humidity: Changes in humidity often cause flooring to crack. Low humidity or dry conditions can cause boards to dry out and shrink, eventually leading to cracking. Conversely, high humidity can cause flooring planks to swell, and excessive stress can lead to cracking.

2. Temperature: Changes in temperature often lead to floor cracking. If the temperature is too low, the wood in the floor may lose moisture, causing drying and shrinkage; conversely, if the temperature is too high, the wood may also crack due to excessive expansion.

3. Pressure: Any pressure exerted by anyone or anything on the floor may cause the floor to crack. For example, stepping on, moving furniture or other heavy objects can put pressure on the floor, which can cause cracks.

4. Burrs: Burrs or edges on the floor may also cause cracks in the floor. Burrs may come from cutting or trimming during installation, or from stones, sand, etc. on the ground cutting the floor surface.

5. Joint problems between wooden boards: When the joints between wooden boards are not tight, cracking may occur. If the joints do not fit perfectly during installation, or the gaps between the boards are too large, causing the boards to be unable to bear their own weight or other pressure, cracking may occur.

To sum up, there are many reasons for floor cracking. We need to pay attention to some details, such as grasping changes in temperature and humidity, ensuring that joints are tightly connected during installation, and avoiding excessive pressure from furniture or heavy objects. It will be easier to protect our floors if we maintain and repair them in a timely manner.