Glue Down Bamboo Flooring On Concrete

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.

Glue down bamboo flooring on concrete.

How to glue down a bamboo floor from ambient bamboo on vimeo. How to glue bamboo flooring to a slab. Gluing the floor down to a concrete or wood subfloor. Bamboo flooring is often considered a green alternative to hardwood because bamboo is a fast growing plant that replenishes faster than hardwood.

In this method you will adhere the bamboo flooring directly to the concrete slab. A glue down wood floor is installed in a similar way like that of flooring tile. 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. When gluing down bamboo over concrete you will need a vapor barrier.

Pva glue can also be used to fully seal the floor. 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. The glue down method of engineered wood flooring installation is typically the most common and creates a highly stable floor. 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.

Bamboo flooring should be glued down using a moisture resistant flooring adhesive especially urethane type. It can be used for installation on both concrete sub floors and on plywood. Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling. Water based adhesives should not be used for this purpose.

For full installation details please read the instructions which are included in the packs of the bamboo flooring. 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. When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice. Prepare your subfloor first.

Stagger the planks in whatever pattern you want to achieve.