Most quality bamboo suppliers recommend gluing when you are installing your hardwood flooring. Other factors, such as bamboo flooring hardness and the type of finish used, also influence the quality of your finished installation.
When you choose your glue for bamboo flooring installation, make sure you are using urethane based glue and not water based glue. Urethane based glue contains 0% water, which means it will not damage your flooring over time. Direct contact with urethane glue can be harmful to your skin, so remember to use gloves and long sleeves during installation. During installation, leave at least 1/4″ of space between the flooring and the wall to prevent cracking and bowing as it expands with climate changes.
There are two types of methods for gluing down bamboo flooring. The flash method helps waterproof the material. Make sure you don’t exceed the open time when using the flash method and follow all manufacturer directions. The wet lay method involves laying the flooring on a wet adhesive. If the substance comes in contact with the face of the flooring, it must be removed immediately.
There are many informative websites that offer bamboo flooring facts for installation. These websites often include reviews for local manufacturers and sellers as well. Remember the lowest price on bamboo flooring doesn’t usually mean the best value. Cheap outlets use cheap products that scratch and dent easily.
The best bamboo flooring uses shoots that have aged for at least five to seven years, and goes through a rigorous treatment process that uses formaldehyde-free adhesive. Quality bamboo flooring is comparable to oak hardwood flooring.
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