How To Install Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring is the latest craze when it comes to flooring in the home. Because bamboo flooring is such an easy to grow hardwood and is plentiful in many parts of the world, it has become the flooring of choice for those who want timeless elegance in their homes.

Buying the materials

The first thing that you are going to want to do before you install bamboo flooring is to find a store that will sell this type of specialty flooring. You should first measure the area of the room that you want to cover with the flooring and always add for a little extra, just in case you make a mistake and need an extra piece. Then you should begin to look around for places that carry the bamboo flooring. You can find bamboo flooring both online and in off line stores.

Prepare the floor

In order for your bamboo flooring to lie flush with the floor, you have to have a base flooring. This means a plywood base. You will have to remove any tile or linoleum flooring that you have down on the floor. Make sure that everything is up off the floor such as glue or any lint. Wash the floor down if you have to and make sure it is clean.

Installing the bamboo flooring

You are going to want to start in a part of the room that is not the focal point. You are better off to start in a corner and then work your way through the room. You will use glue to hold down the bamboo flooring and then nails to further hold it down. The glue should go down first, the bamboo flooring put in place and then nailed to the floor.

Caring for bamboo flooring

Once the bamboo flooring is installed, you can then care for it the same way you would care for any hardwood floor. You should use a damp mop when cleaning the floor. Wood polish can be used to keep the floor looking like new. Some products such as oil soap will work well when cleaning wood flooring without drying out the wood.

You never want to leave wood floors wet because they can warp. Therefore, it is important that you use a damp mop. If you have to wash the floor because of a spill, use oil soap and dry the floor right after you are finished washing the flooring.

Bamboo wood flooring is very durable and built to last. It is less expensive than oak and less destructive on the environment as bamboo is plentiful. You will find it in a variety of different stained colors at a myriad of different outlets. Take a look at the selection online and you will be amazed at the different types of bamboo flooring that are available.