Our laboratory is familiar and experienced with the ANSI/HPVA EF 2020 standard and many of its testing procedures. These include Bond Line/ Three-Cycle Soak Test (4.2), Determination of Moisture Content (4.3), and Flooring Characteristics Evaluation (4.4). The Flooring Characteristics Evaluation includes analysis of width tolerance, overwood, crook, end alignment (squareness), flatness, and uniformity of thickness.
The larger picture above shows two samples that underwent Bond Line/ Three Cycle Soak Testing and passed. They had no visible delamination or physical alteration after the allotted time period.
The cover of the standard was obtained from the Decorative Hardwoods Association website.