Here is a quick guide that explains the different installation methods you can use with bamboo flooring. Before you start fitting your bamboo floor, you must make sure that your subfloor is of sound condition and is flat, level and dry. Continue reading
A loose laid floor refers to the installation method, rather than a particular type of flooring product. You may also hear it called a ‘floating floor’. You can loose lay any of our bamboo floors (solid or engineered) as long as you have a solid subfloor.
Bamboo parquet block flooring has recently become very popular. The small blocks of flooring can be fitted together to create beautiful and striking patterns. Parquet wood flooring has always been popular, but with bamboo parquet blocks, you have the added benefits of a sustainable and extremely durable, natural floor. Continue reading
Bamboo flooring and underlay are products that come hand in hand. All of our bamboo floors can be floated over an underlay. Bamboo is extremely versatile and stable, so both engineered and solid bamboo can be floated.
Bamboo flooring is a great floor covering to use with underfloor heating, but make sure you choose the correct type. Some of our bamboo range has been tested and proven to be compatible with underfloor heating. The bamboo is stable enough to withstand the constant changes in temperature associated with underfloor heating. It also allows sufficient transfer of heat through to the surface of the bamboo floor. Continue reading
Any wooden or bamboo floor will need time to adjust to its surroundings before installation. This process is called ‘acclimatisation’. It helps the bamboo flooring planks or blocks to adapt to its new surroundings. It also helps to reduce the risk of movement and damage after it has been installed. Continue reading
Bamboo flooring is extremely versatile and can be fitted in a number of different ways. If you choose to fix your bamboo flooring into position, you will need to decide whether you nail or glue it to the subfloor. The method you choose usually depends upon the type of subfloor that you have. Continue reading
A floating floor is a term that is used in connection with laying bamboo and wooden floors. A floating floor, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘loose laid floor’, is when the bamboo is not fixed into position. You would lay the bamboo over an underlay, so that it floats on top. Continue reading
Yes, your bamboo floor will need an expansion gap. This allows for the planks of bamboo to naturally expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. If you do not have an expansion gap, your bamboo floor could start to crack and lift up. Finally, once the floor has been fitted, you will cover gaps with bamboo flooring accessories.
All types of bamboo floors are versatile and can be used with underlay. Bamboo flooring is much more dimensionally stable than wood, so you can use both solid bamboo and engineered bamboo flooring with an underlay. Using an underlay to float your floor is a great choice because it makes the fitting process more straight forward. Continue reading
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