Tropical Treatment: Bamboo Flooring in any Climate!

Bamboo flooring might be the best solution for your renovation since it is a very durable choice but also a versatile surface suitable for a different kinds of climates.

Bamboo and moisture levels

The moisture level in the area is a big concern with all flooring options. Bamboo flooring has a significant advantage, being often an appropriate choice in moist areas (for example kitchens and laundry rooms).

Bamboo is a very flexible material for almost every room if you are looking for an all-around flooring surface.

Getting bamboo flooring ready for installation

You firstly need to allow the product to acclimate in the space where you want to install it. Follow those simple steps:

• Get the bamboo flooring out of the boxes and lay them flat in the room where they are to going to be installed
• Adjust the thermostat to normal room temperature
• Let the bamboo flooring sit there for 72 hours

This acclimation process will allow the bamboo to adapt to the humidity levels that characterize the space where you’re installing it.

Installation basics

Before laying the floor, make sure your subfloor is clean and dry. For example, a method of installation is nailing the bamboo floor to a wooden subfloor. Another type of installation is gluing the bamboo floor directly to a concrete subfloor using an appropriate adhesive which acts as a vapor barrier in order to protect the bamboo. Glue down bamboo flooring is typically found with tongue-and-groove locking edges. This allows customers who choose to do this project on their own, to install the flooring very easy.

After your installation is complete, you will appreciate this tropically derived flooring option for its natural beauty and durability.