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Why is this? I just picked up the laminate today and was hoping to get
started installing. I can't do this for another two days?


Sure, you can get started, but the results may not be what you want or
expect in a few months. It may expand and buckle or it may shrink and leave
gaps. This depends on the temperature and humidity differences between your
house and the storage of the laminate up to now. Best to let it stand.