How To Glue Bamboo Flooring

Just wanting to respond to your post on ebony floors i have installed an autumn spice bamboo floor and unfortunately i have smudges and foot prints and glue all over 500 sqft of floor.

How to glue bamboo flooring.

Bamboo flooring is extremely versatile and can be fitted in a number of different ways. The two main types of glue are. And always be sure to order the compatible trowel for your glue so you don t void the glue warranty. The type of bamboo flooring whether board length or tile along with the type of adhesive used determine how long it will take to tear it out.

Step 1 set the blade of your circular saw to the depth of the flooring and make a cut about 15 inches away from the wall across the room preferably in a seam. How to glue down a bamboo floor from ambient bamboo on vimeo. If you choose to fix your bamboo flooring into position you will need to decide whether you nail or glue it to the subfloor. Different sub floors require different types of glue.

Bamboo flooring is often considered a green alternative to hardwood because bamboo is a fast growing plant that replenishes faster than hardwood. The method you choose usually depends upon the type of subfloor that you have. A floating floor is also easier to repair in the event of a leak or another problem that causes damage to a section of the floor. Bamboo flooring glue which may also be referred to as wood flooring glue or adhesive is used to when installing bamboo flooring.

It s also possible to glue or nail down bamboo but those installations are best left to the professionals. Before you install bamboo over plywood the subfloor must be clean and level. Always make sure the glue you purchase is 100 urethane and approved for hardwood bamboo flooring. The main advantage to a click lock floating floor is ease of installation and a shorter installation time in general.

Bamboo flooring does not necessarily need fixing into position but if you decide that. Order the glue compatible trowel.