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:
As bamboo is a natural material, your bamboo flooring will inevitably expand and contract with changes in temperature, humidity and moisture throughout the seasons. During the colder, winter months you may start to notice gaps developing between the planks of flooring. Continue reading
Preparing your subfloor
The first thing that you should do before starting to install your bamboo floor is to make sure that your subfloor is of a sound quality, otherwise your bamboo floor may become damaged over time. Continue reading
All types and varieties of bamboo flooring can be installed onto plywood in a number of different ways. You could either secret nailing, secret screw or float your flooring over an underlay. You can also glue the bamboo down directly to the plywood.
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