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Old 07-01-2009, 10:23 PM   #1
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hairline cracks in new T&G maple
I recently hired a pro to install 1800 sq. ft. of 2 1/4" T&G flooring w/Swedish finish. It has been six months since the installation, and I've noticed that very thin hairline cracks have appeared randomly - not many, but a few. Is this to be expected?

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Old 07-02-2009, 12:12 AM   #2
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if you can see hairline cracks than you did not hire a professional.
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Old 07-02-2009, 01:23 PM   #3
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yes, its normal and to be expected, especially in a maple floor.. you will probably see them close up now as summer commences...
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I recently hired a pro to install 1800 sq. ft. of 2 1/4" T&G flooring w/Swedish finish. It has been six months since the installation, and I've noticed that very thin hairline cracks have appeared randomly - not many, but a few. Is this to be expected?

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Cracked individual boards?
Or gapping between boards?
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Old 07-03-2009, 12:54 AM   #5
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Normal
It is called "check marks", it appears on maple specially, as long as just a few, it is normal and like james pointed, will disappear.
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