How long does it take for locking hardwood floors to settle?

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Q: How long does it take for locking hardwood floors to settle? We installed locking hardwood floors in the living room and you can see the floor move when you walk on it near the fireplace.

A: Do you mean click joint laminate? It is floating, so some movement wouldn’t be a surprise. If you have a dip in the sub structure near the fireplace, that should have been leveled first.

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