Laminate flooring material needs to acclimate (adjust) to the moisture and temperature conditions of the installation environment for 24 to 72 hours (depending on the product) before it can be installed. ... Keep the temperature in the installation area between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit.

What happens if you don't acclimate laminate?

If you don't acclimate laminate flooring before installation, you risk the planks compressing or expanding from its installed position as it adjusts to the current humidity and temperature of the room. This may result in buckling or gaps at the joints if the planks expand or contract.

Does laminate really need to acclimate?

Any new laminate floor product, including Swiss Krono, needs to sit in your house for at least 48 hours in the room it will be installed in order to acclimate or to become accustomed to a new climate or conditions. ... Therefore, laminate flooring needs a little time to get acclimated in your home before being installed.