For full installation details please read the instructions which are included in the packs of the bamboo flooring.
Glue down bamboo flooring on concrete.
The main advantage to a click lock floating floor is ease of installation and a shorter installation time in general.
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.
When gluing down bamboo over concrete you will need a vapor barrier.
Bamboo flooring should be glued down using a moisture resistant flooring adhesive especially urethane type.
In this method you will adhere the bamboo flooring directly to the concrete slab.
You can either use a two part system where you apply the vapor barrier allow it to cure then use a compatible adhesive to glue the floor down or you can use a all in one vapor barrier and adhesive.
How to glue bamboo flooring to a slab.
The glue down method of engineered wood flooring installation is typically the most common and creates a highly stable floor.
The glue down method can be used for solid or engineered bamboo flooring.
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Around the house the rooms with the most traffic such as the front hallway the kitchen and the recreation room are better served by glue down flooring than floating flooring but if you re considering a whole house.
A glue down wood floor is installed in a similar way like that of flooring tile.
Water based adhesives should not be used for this purpose.
Bamboo flooring is often considered a green alternative to hardwood because bamboo is a fast growing plant that replenishes faster than hardwood.
Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.
Gluing the floor down to a concrete or wood subfloor.
Pva glue can also be used to fully seal the floor.
The most important factor is to use an approved urethane wood floor adhesive with vapor sound barrier and the trowel that is used specifically for that adhesive.
A glue down floor is usually a better choice in high traffic areas like commercial buildings and industrial spaces because the glue provides extra holding power.
How to glue down a bamboo floor from ambient bamboo on vimeo.
It can be used for installation on both concrete sub floors and on plywood.