fitting bamboo flooring

Bamboo flooring with a click fitting system is one of the most popular choices.  The click fitting (or uniclic) system makes installation straight forward and the bamboo offers a natural, sustainable and beautiful flooring choice. Continue reading →

If you choose a bamboo floor you are more than likely going to need an underlay too.  All of our bamboo floors can be floated over an underlay (except parquet block).  It is actually the quickest and easiest way to install your bamboo as it eliminates the need for glue or nails. Both solid and engineered bamboo flooring can be floated. Continue reading →

We have a range of solid bamboo flooring profiles which match the styles and colours of our bamboo floors.   You can find the profiles in strand woven, horizontal and vertical bamboo, and in the full range of colours that we offer. Continue reading →

There are many different types of adhesive for bamboo flooring.  An adhesive is another name for glue.  You will need to use a glue if you decide to fix you bamboo floor into position.  If you choose to float your bamboo flooring over an underlay, there is no need for any adhesive if you have click fitting flooring, but you will need to glue the joints of tongue and groove bamboo flooring together. Continue reading →

Once you accept your delivery of flooring you should make sure that you store the bamboo correctly before you start to install it. The bamboo flooring should be kept in the right conditions and stored in the correct way, otherwise it can become damaged before you start to install it. Continue reading →

A question that we get asked a lot is, ‘how do I prepare my subfloor before installing bamboo flooring?’  Preparing your subfloor is actually part of the bamboo flooring installation process. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring accessories are fantastic products which add the final touches to any room with bamboo flooring.  They will cover expansion gaps around the edge of the room, cover gaps in doorways, and also give a smooth transition between different floor coverings.  Continue reading →

Floating a bamboo floor is probably the most common way to fit the flooring planks.  A floating floor is a floor that has been laid on top of an underlay and is not fixed to the ground.  This method of installation allows the floor to move naturally and gives a more cushioned feel under foot.  Continue reading →

An expansion gap is an integral part of fitting your bamboo floor. Any professional floor fitter will know why and how you need to leave the gap. It simply allows your bamboo floor to expand, contract and move naturally with changes in the atmosphere. Continue reading →

When you are buying a new bamboo floor, you want to make sure that you order the correct amount of bamboo flooring.  Ordering too much can mean having excess planks that will either go to waste, or you will have to pay to return to your supplier. If you order too little, then you may have to order more packs of flooring.  Continue reading →