Although winter does not officially kickoff until December 21 in 2014, the recent polar vortex has brough freezing, winter-like temperatures and conditions to the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. With wintry weather around the corner, it’s time to prepare your hardwood floors for an onslaught of snow, slush, dirt, and salt.
It’s surprising how quickly some people can point out a hardwood floor that is not flat, and if you’re not careful when choosing a wood floor installer, you may end up with a cupped hardwood floor. We’ve outlined five tips to help you prevent your floors from cupping this summer. But first, we must understand what it means to have “cupped floors.