Bamboo Floor
Installation
Bamboo floor
installation is not much
different from standard hardwood floor installation. For
homeowners, the primary motivation for doing bamboo wood
floor installation is to save money. It can be
installed in half the cost by doing it yourself.Installing
a bamboo
floor can be an easy weekend
project.
Basic Instructions: Prior to installation of any
flooring, you should ensure that the job site and subfloor meet
the necessary requirements. The important steps in installation
take place before putting in the bamboo floor. Here are a few
guidelines:
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The first step in bamboo floor
installation is making sure the subfloor
is:
√ Structurally sound
√ Clean: Swept and free of debris, wax,
grease,paint, sealers, and old adhesives etc
√ Dry: Subfloor must remain dry year-round,
and
√ Level
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Adhesives do not bond well with dirty subfloors and
will eventually cause decay, if moist. If not level,
the bamboo flooring will squeak when walked on.
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Remove any old nails or staples from previous
flooring material.
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Examine each floor plank for grade, color,finish,
quality and defects.
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Measure the floor and divide by the number of
boards.
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Lay out flooring for visual selection. The careful
placement of color and grain will enhance the beauty of
the finished floor.
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The flooring material must be stored at the
installation site at least 24�72 hours earlier. This
allows the flooring to adjust to the room temperature
and humidity.
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Do not store directly on concrete or near outside
walls.
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When purchasing flooring, add 5% to actual square
footage needed for cutting allowance.
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If you're installing the bamboo floor on a second
story, then before using the nailer/stapler, first
remove light fixtures from the ceilings below. The
stapler puts a pressure on the joists and can loosen
ceiling-mounted fixtures below.
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Any job involving water or moisture should be done
before the bamboo floor installation. A room
temperature of 60-70�F and humidity level of 40-60% is
recommended.
Important Note:
A bamboo wood floor should be the last item installed for
any new construction or remodel project. Also, install the
floor per the manufacturers guidelines to protect your
warranty.
An important consideration as you plan to install bamboo
flooring will be of course whether you'll take on the project
yourself or hire a professional flooring installer. Often their
experience will help the job go smoothly and quickly, and can
result in a better final product. A good way to get a feel for
what the cost of installing bamboo flooring would be as
compared to doing it yourself is to invite several competing
contractors to bid the project, and then make your decision.
QualitySmith is a free service that lets
you do this easily with pre-screened local professionals who
have stood the test of time and have strong customer
referrals. Qualitysmith can also provide cost estimates for
other home improvment tasks as well, such as roofing or HVAC.
For more information on installing bamboo flooring and other
home improvement projects visit Home Improvement Online.
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Types of Bamboo
Floors | Strand Woven Bamboo
Flooring | Carbonized Bamboo
Flooring
Engineered Bamboo
Flooring | Floating Bamboo
Flooring | Springwood Bamboo
Flooring
Glueless Bamboo
Flooring | Unfinished Bamboo
Flooring | Morning Star Bamboo
Flooring
Teragren Bamboo
Flooring | Prefinished Bamboo
Flooring | Natural Bamboo
Flooring
Yanchi Bamboo
Flooring | Bamboo Laminate
Flooring | Westhollow Bamboo
Flooring
Hawa Bamboo
Flooring | Bamboo Floor
Installation | Cleaning Bamboo
Floors
Bamboo Flooring
Pros and Cons | Bamboo Floor Care
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