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I am going to install 9/16″ bamboo flooring . The manufacturer says to nail it down. The retailer says that I should float it. Other references indicate that I can do either or even glue it down. I am confused. Any informed opinions. The floor is on the first floor over a finished basement.
Thanks,
WILL
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Try
http://www.floormasters.com
They have a current thread about bamboo flooring that might help you.
*How much value do you place on the manufacturers warranty? You might want to follow their instructions, or be prepared to leave them out of any future claims.
*Follow Ed's advice. If you weren't given a manufacturer's tech sheet when you bought the product, either go to their website or call their tech support or sales number for accurate information.Off the top of my head, I can't think of any bamboo that can't be glued or nailed down, but there are some that do not recommend floating.The only time glueing is not recommended is when it is on a below-grade slab...a basement floor, for instance.
*I have installed a bamboo floor in my dining room. I nailed it down but stay at least 6in. in from the end or it splits.Also it sands very easy. Remember it is a grass. I removed alot of the scratches from the sander by hand with a block sander.It also soakes up the sealer or poly or what ever you use to protect it with. I love the floor it is strong and was very easy to install. Most of the boards are the same thickness so little sanding should be needed. Have fun
*Bob,I've heard it is quite dangerous to sand bamboo without excellent dust protection. Apparently the fibres are very sharp and can make a real mess of your lungs. Be careful!