Bois franc planchers are attractive, long-lasting, and simple to install. In as little as a day, you may go from subfloor to beautiful without using any special tools. INSTALLING BOIS FRANC FLOORING IN STEPS Installing a bois franc plancher entails several processes. Begin by purchasing the best equipment from a specialist store or a hardware store, and then go to work! 1. Prepare the Flooring Allow three to five days for the flooring to adapt to the ambient temperature and humidity before installing it. That's an excellent opportunity to mix up the hues and lengths of the boards from various cases by laying them out on the plancher. (Cases are usually the same colour.) Arrange them in the order in which you intend to install them. It's also an excellent opportunity to look for any components that are broken or twisted. Don't throw them away; you never know when they'll come in handy. Choose the straightest boards for the first two rows once they have acclimated...