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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