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Despite best efforts, the installation isn't smooth. The homeowner recounts pulling up several rows due to misaligned or improperly fitting planks, which can be quite discouraging. They describe the process of tapping planks into place, dealing with stubborn pieces, and cursing the unnecessarily fragile nature of the flooring materials.
Some difficulty is attributed to environmental factors; sunlight streaming into the cabin accentuates the seams, making imperfections more apparent, a double-edged sword that both helps and hampers progress. To combat this, they consider closing curtains to better assess the true fit.