Glue Down Bamboo Flooring On Concrete

The glue down method can be used for solid or engineered bamboo flooring.

Glue down bamboo flooring on concrete.

A glue down wood floor is installed in a similar way like that of flooring tile. Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling. The glue down method of engineered wood flooring installation is typically the most common and creates a highly stable floor. Pva glue can also be used to fully seal the floor.

Water based adhesives should not be used for this purpose. In this method you will adhere the bamboo flooring directly to the concrete slab. 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. 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.

When gluing down bamboo over concrete you will need a vapor barrier. How to glue bamboo flooring to a slab. Stagger the planks in whatever pattern you want to achieve. For full installation details please read the instructions which are included in the packs of the bamboo flooring.

Gluing the floor down to a concrete or wood subfloor. The main advantage to a click lock floating floor is ease of installation and a shorter installation time in general. Prepare your subfloor first. 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.

Bamboo flooring is often considered a green alternative to hardwood because bamboo is a fast growing plant that replenishes faster than hardwood. 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. 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. It can be used for installation on both concrete sub floors and on plywood.

How to glue down a bamboo floor from ambient bamboo on vimeo.