Setting up a bamboo floor depends on the flooring and base type on which you will apply the bamboo boards. The first thing to do when determining if selecting a professional or doing the installation yourself will be better is understanding how the installation works. Given the various kinds of bamboo floors, you should study to learn about the time and tools you require for the flooring.
Why choose professional installation?
Firstly, the list of instruments and machinery needed to install bamboo flooring can be quite long. Not being a professional, you might not have access to all types of equipment. Furthermore, the time and labor required to complete the installation may be unobtainable for a person who has a hectic schedule.
Before hiring a bamboo floor installer, check his license and experience. You should request for references and photos of completed work. The expert should also provide warranty information before the contract. As well, the goals of the flooring installation should also be elaborated and signed by the client and the builder. Harnett County Flooring provides well experienced and efficient bamboo floor installers.
When to choose DIY?
Suppose you have experience in the building and remodeling of a house. In that case, you can easily attempt to do this as a DIY project. If you are enthusiastic about doing such remodeling tasks yourself, and if you have a flexible schedule, the establishment of bamboo flooring is a chore worth trying.
For DIY purposes, the most feasible option would be floating. In floating, you do not require nails or glue to attach the product to the floor, but it will still provide a polished output that is elegant and long-lasting. Floating bamboo floors can be glued or snap locked.
The snap-lock ones click together. The glued floaters need the application of an adhesive into the channels of the strips during the foundation method. Both systems are long-lasting. But the snap lock system is gaining more popularity these days.
Acclimatization
Acclimation is the process by which materials adapt to their surrounding environment. During acclimatization, structures adjust to variations in temperature and humidity. Concerning flooring, acclimation means getting the wood adapted to the conditions in the place where you will install it.
To allow acclimatization, first ensure the room’s humidity and temperature are at the right levels. 40%-60% humidity is recommended for bamboo. Keep your bamboo strips in the installation room. Do not stack them. Leave them in the room to acclimate for at least 72 hours.