Installing bamboo flooring is a relatively easy process, requiring only minimal skills. People with the right experience may even be able to install this great natural flooring material on their own.
However, most people will prefer to use the kind of quality installation services that a reliable retailer can provide. Even with flooring installed by professionals, however, you’ll want to know a little bit about the process – here’s some information.
There are a number of different ways to install premium bamboo flooring. Which one works for you will depend on what kind of floor you choose and the site conditions you’ll be installing under.
Bamboo boards can be fixed directly to plywood or battons, glued right to the subfloor, and floated. That means that a bamboo floor can be installed for almost any situation.
Look for a company that provides high installation standards, using professionals who aren’t just experienced in installing floors in general, but have installed bamboo in specific. Some providers of bamboo floors even have their own full time installation teams – that guarantees a good quality, fast installation.
The length of time it’ll take for a given bamboo floor installation varies depending on the size of the room or rooms you’re having re-floored, and the layout. However, bamboo installations are a lot faster than timber – they take about a third of the time.
Some homes take only a day to be entirely re-floored in bamboo. Others may need a week, or even more if the flooring that’s being installed hasn’t come prefinished.
The great thing about bamboo over many other materials is that there are no hazards while it’s being installed. You won’t have to move out, there’s no dust, and the glue used during installation is non-toxic and providers minimum odor.
If you do decide to use bamboo flooring that hasn’t been prefinished, you may find that there is some dust. That’s because the sanding and polishing process is a little more like installing timber.
Unlike timber, however, bamboo flooring can be installed over many different types of existing floor, including hardwood and tile. Be sure your existing floors are well attached to subfloors, however, since they aren’t usually covered by your manufacturer’s installation warranty.
Installing bamboo over underfloor heating systems isn’t a worry, either. Just pay attention to the height of the finished floor.
Customer installation is possible, as long as you know what you’re doing. If you think you have the level of skill required, you can get your flooring supplier to give you a self installation guide – if you run into trouble, you can still consult with their installers in most cases.
Choose only high quality flooring, made from bamboo that has been densely compressed. This flooring is easier to install and much more durable, giving you more years of beautiful floors.
While there are some very inexpensive bamboo floors on the market, it’s better to avoid them in favor of a floor that’s been made to high standards. You’ll be glad you did when your bamboo flooring installation goes without a hitch and your floor lasts longer.
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