how do you fit solid bamboo flooring?

Question

approx 20sq,m on floor boards in kitchen

I am a pro fitted oak with secret nailer and fitted floating, this is 18mm with tong and grove. never fitted bamboo.help

Answer 1

Bamboo can be nailed down, glued down or floated.

If you are going to float it use a polyurethane wood glue such as this one

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/GORILLA8

It remains flexable not that they will be much moisture movement from the bamboo the way it is constructed makes it very stable

Answer 2

In about every fifth box you should find a set of instructions. If they are not in the boxes look at the box find the manufacturer and check the installation guidelines on the website carefully. No, reason to Void good warranties. They have tested installation methods. The 3/4" solid bamboo is meant to be nailed or glued down only.
You didn't specify a product so this is assuming 3/4" solid bamboo flooring.
Good Luck with your project.

Answer 3

I wouldn't use bamboo or any wood in the kitchen, too much moisture and risk of damage. I would be afraid to ruin it if there was a flood (which happens when you forget the sink is on or the pipes leak or the diswasher explodes.) Tile is a much better choice. Not a math person though, sorry. I just buy a huge amount and return what I don't need. Keep receipt.

Answer 4

If it is tongue and grooved and is designed as a floating system, then you would normally have the choice to clip it together or glue it together. If it's designed to be secured directly to the sub-floor, get a pro' in to do it or you'll just mess it up.