ᐅ Individual parquet plank differs from the rest of the flooring

Created on: 20 Aug 2020 08:30
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cokejoni
Hello everyone,

We have purchased a condominium in a newly built development. During the second inspection, we noticed one plank in the hardwood floor that looks different. It is much darker than the rest of the floor. In addition, the entire surface is smooth (like polished), but this one plank feels rough.

Does anyone know what might be causing this? Is there anything that can be done without having to replace the plank? Otherwise, what would be the legitimate steps for the builder to take for corrections?

We recorded the issue in the inspection report as follows: Living room floor has a rough surface.

I am attaching a photo – I hope it is clear.

I hope you can help us a bit. Thank you very much in advance.

White wall, hardwood floor next to dark tile area and electrical outlet
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RotorMotor
20 Aug 2020 09:38
Are there always three strips per plank?
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cokejoni
20 Aug 2020 09:55
Well, waiting and hoping for a year is probably the wrong approach when you are paying a substantial amount of money.
Yes, there are always 3 strips per plank.

According to the builder, they were in the apartment with the contractor and applied a thin layer of something as a remedy. However, this did not help at all.

It might have been possible to sand through, but the other (not visible) side of the room is the living room, which also has parquet flooring.

There is a building specification:
3-layer ship deck, natural oak classic, matte sealed
Planks: approx. 2200 x 206 x 13.5mm (wear layer approx. 3mm (0.12 inches))
Brand: kingston classic
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RotorMotor
20 Aug 2020 09:58
The three per plank probably explains why many complain about the installation. However, it does not seem to be done any other way.

I would find the plank bothersome.
It is much darker and more yellowish...
Mycraft20 Aug 2020 10:39
The point was also that this is not a defect per se and will simply disappear on its own through normal use.

Let the sunlight in, and you might have no visible differences after about three months.
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Curly
20 Aug 2020 11:41
I would also be bothered by this yellowish board; to me, it looks like a different type of material was used, especially since the surface is also different. The rest of the floor is much whiter.

Best regards
Sabine
Pinky030120 Aug 2020 13:13
I also think it looks like a completely different type slipped in. What’s odd, though, is that if 3 boards make up 1 plank, but only one board is wrong, then something must have gone wrong during production, right?