A floated bamboo floor refers to the way that the bamboo planks have been installed. To ‘float’ bamboo is to lay it loosely over an underlay. The planks are still connected together, either by click or tongue and groove, but they are not fixed to down to the existing subfloor. A floated floor is sometimes known as ‘Loose laid’, and is the most popular, and easiest, way of installing a floor. Continue reading
A bamboo door bar is a strip of bamboo that goes in a doorway. An expansion gap should be left in all doorways to allow for the bamboo flooring to move and change with fluctuations in temperature and humidity. You will want to cover this gap over with something and that is what a door bar is for. For more information on expansion gaps have a look at the following: What is an expansion gap? Continue reading
Yes, concrete is an ideal base for bamboo flooring. All types of bamboo flooring can either be glued down or floated over the concrete. Although bamboo is a fairly resilient floor covering you will need to ensure that your concrete is fully prepared so that it is a sound base for the bamboo. Continue reading
We have put together this bamboo flooring guide as we think that bamboo is a great choice of floor covering. There are various different types, structures and profiles of bamboo flooring, which can start to get confusing. Hopefully this bamboo flooring guide will help to explain all of the differences so that you can make an informed decision about which bamboo floor to choose. 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
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
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 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
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.
Installing bamboo flooring can be relatively straight forward if you have done your research, read the instruction and prepared your subfloor properly. Here are our top ten tips for installing bamboo flooring:
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