Bamboo Flooring Questions

Bamboo flooring? Can anyone advise me on the best brand name bamboo flooring on the market as I would like to install it in the kitchen/dining/living area. Thank you in advance
bamboo flooring??? someone told me its becoming popular out west. i know its harder than oak, can you tell me more about it. i sell it and just need some info. thanks
standard bamboo flooring versus strand woven bamboo flooring???? I have been reading alot about the downsides of bamboo flooring...besides their purported strength people are finding out they dent easily and stratch easier yet. But them I found out some information about Strand Woven Bamboo flooring and seems twice everything that standard bamboo flooring purports to be...anyone have experience with strand woven bamboo flooring (any brand?)????
standard bamboo flooring versus strand woven bamboo flooring? Any opinons? I have been reading alot about the downsides of bamboo flooring...besides their purported strength people are finding out they dent easily and stratch easier yet. But them I found out some information about Strand Woven Bamboo flooring and seems twice everything that standard bamboo flooring purports to be...anyone have experience with strand woven bamboo flooring (any brand?)????
Bamboo Flooring... personal experiance, thoughts, & opinions please!? I'm considering putting Bamboo flooring in the front half of my house (which would be the main foyer, Dining room, & office... appx. 450 sq. ft). I'm mainly trying to find people who currently have it & their thoughts... any opinions on Bamboo flooring welcome!!! -thanks
Bamboo flooring fading... Please help? About 6 months ago I installed some (what I now realize is pretty cheap) bamboo flooring in my living/dining room. I have two big sliders in the room, both with sheer curtain covering them. Just today I pulled up the area rug to clean the floor and realized there is a very noticeable fading around the perimeter of the rug. I am completely shocked. I knew nothing could really resist fading, but this is really bad. I have laminate bamboo which looks great, but obviously does not resiste fading well at all. Can you please tell me what options I have to 1) slow this process and/or 2) help lessen the existing fading so it's not so obvious (i.e. blend it somehow)? I don't know of anything I can do so any help from the gurus out there would be greatly appreciated.
Questions regarding bamboo flooring installations.? I am scheduled to install a bamboo floor throughout a ladies entire house minus a bathroom and a half bath (1825 sf) and she wants it done wihtout any t-moldings anywhere except where it touchs the tile of the 2 baths. The longest point on the width is 42ft which I plan to use the spacers and the length is 62ft. The layout of the house is such that it is not contiguous across the 62ft however my concern with her is having areas where the material will not be wide enough to actually work with, ie. a 1/8th sliver of wood to be against the wall. Has anybody done this and any suggestions on how to make her understand why the t-moldings are needed. Her concerns are purely aestetic because it is steam carbonized bamboo and the t-moldings are a deeper color than the flooring. HELP PLEASE!!!
Bamboo Flooring Scratches? How do I fix the scratches in Bamboo flooring?
Bamboo flooring industry? can anyone has information on the indian bamboo flooring industry such as market size ,satatastics?
How should I install new bamboo flooring over existing hardwood? I just posted another question about this but now I have another. I'm about to install bamboo flooring. I'd like to put it over my existing hardwood floor (which has been covered with carpet since long before I owned the house). I just took up the carpet and am prepping the floor. One problem is that the existing floor squeaks, ALL OVER. Does anyone have recommendations for eliminating the squeaks before I install the new stuff? I've run some nails and screws into the joists and they seem to help but it seems like I'll need a ton of them for this. Also, when I install the new stuff, which is tongue and groove, should I install it perpendicular to the existing flooring or parallel? The existing floor is already perpendicular to the floor joists. Thanks for the suggestions.
House Insulation and bamboo flooring? Hi, In building our new home, we are now looking at insulation. We have been told by everyone around us that insulation is the key, if we want an energy efficient home. My question is, can you have too much insulation? We are based in Wales, UK, so I realise that we are not exactly blessed with the weather but I also don't want to live in a sauna by going over the top with the insulation! I know we are going to have insulation in the roof/cavity and double glazing everywhere but can you ever over heat a house this way? Also, does anyone have any experience of using bamboo flooring? Is it harder to put down that other wood flooring or has anyone had any problems with it after a period of time. Thanks!
What are your thoughts on Bamboo flooring? I'm looking to install a type of flooring in my home, and I've been considering bamboo flooring because it's supposedly a fairly decent hardwood which looks good, relatively cheap, and a renewable type of wood unlike cherry or teak. I was wondering if you DIY-ers would know the pros and especially cons of this relatively new flooring material. I live in the Boston area in a 1980's built condo complex, so the interior is fairly maintained year-round. Thanks! Happy New Year!
Can you install 15 mm bamboo flooring with the Bostitch MFN200 flooring nailer? Are there any special modifications that need to be made to the Bostitch floor nailer to install flooring of other thicknesses besides 3/4"? (i.e. 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 33/32", and metric bamboo)
Schon Quick Clic Engineered Bamboo Flooring? I'm thinking of installing Schon Quick Clic engineered bamboo flooring (from Lumber Liquidators) in my basement. Does anyone have any experience with the product or the company? Thanks
Does anyone have experience with Yanchi Bamboo flooring? I really like the look of Bamboo flooring, but I've read horror stories about some of the bad Bamboo that has found its way onto the market. Yanchi certainly seems to be doing all the right stuff (e.g. ISO 9002 certification) and the reviews on the web site are excellent. However, I take those with a huge grain of salt. Is Yanchi a premium product like they claim it to be?
where to find the dealer for bamboo flooring in delhi??? i have a sanitaryware showroom in delhi... i m currently dealing in wooden flooring along with ceramic and vitrified tiles , for the flooring solution.. and m realy keen to pamper my costumers with bamboo... plz help.. if u can then plz suggest me any thing new.. thank you...
Is there such a thing as Bamboo flooring? Bamboo can be made into counter tops. Can the same type of thing be done as an alternative to traditional, hardwood flooring?
is it ok to have a puppy when you have bamboo flooring? (similer to wood) PLEASE ANSWER ITS REALLY IMPORTANT!! is it ok to have a puppy when i have like bamboo flooring (kinda similar to wood) ?. please help. i'm gettin a puppy in 3 days!!!!!!!!!! first time. i know this is in the wrong section but its an emergency
Is Bamboo Flooring Difficult to Do Oneself? Any Suggestions? We recently bought a home with horrible berber (I hate berber!) and I'm very interested in replacing the floors with bamboo. How difficult is it to install myself. I'm handy with tools, but I'm not sure if it's a project I'll get started and never finish if it gets too hard. :-) What tools are necessary for the project and how can I guess how long it will take? I would also like to get my stairs covered with bamboo, but I heard that stairs are very difficult to do. Thoughts? Great answers so far. I will add the following - I am installing over concrete and I cannot stand laminate (I had it at my old house and ended up hating it). Oh yeah - my foyer is lenghthwise one way, and my den is lengthewise perpendicular to it. Which way would I face the wood? Split the rooms?
Which is better for bamboo flooring, a floor stapler gun or a floor nail gun? I did one room with the nail gun that required the use of a mallet but seems so time consuming. I was wondering is the use of a floor stapler gun would do as good as a job. The bamboo floor is stronger than the wood. Would the staples go in?
installing floating bamboo flooring? i'm having a problem with a gluess lock & fold floating bamboo floor when i keep installing a new row the boards keep snaping off why is this? i will lay the first board of the row snap it in fold down than the next board the end goes on then i elevate the board at about 25 degree angle which causes the other board to lift snap in place tap slightly .when i start the third board doing same the first board would come loose this even happen to the whole row one time; just don't understand what i'm doing wrong.
Anyone know the best bamboo flooring product? I want to install bamboo floors and was looking for a durable product as I have kids and a dog. I read somewhere the woven type was the best but I was also looking for brands that are recommended.
What do you think about Bamboo Flooring? Lately I've been considering putting bamboo floors in our kitchen. They seem like a good looking alternative to hardwoods that also happens to be pretty good for the environment. What can you tell me about them?
How do I remove sticky double-sided carpet tape residue from bamboo flooring? We have a carpet runner at our office that has been taped down to a bamboo floor with double-sided carpet tape and masking tape. We want to get rid of the runner, but the carpet and masking tape have left a heavy, sticky residue on the bamboo floor. How do I remove the glue without compromising the clear floor finish on the bamboo?
Is bamboo flooring easy to install on concrete subfloor? Also, I have heard it referred to as a laminate, even though the material I'm looking at is bamboo through-and-through. What gives?
How can I stop my new bamboo flooring from buckling up on me ? tonge and groove ,mastic glue down on concrete. I followed manufactures instructions , cleaned concrete floor pryer to installing. opened boxes, stacked criss cross, waited two day for flooring to adjust to room temp. trowel down with mastic glue. checked floor for leveling (o.k.) Should I have left room for expantion between the tounge and grooves ?
I am considering putting in bamboo flooring I would love? to hear from some people about their experiences. Mostly I am concerned with scratching and staining. My daughter has a little dog that has been impossible to potty train and I am concerned that the dog will urinate on the bamboo and ruin it. Any input will really be appreciated. Thank You. PS. Anyone want a brussels Griffon?
I am interested in some insight into Bamboo flooring. I have kids and dogs and am concerned about durability.? in doing research I have found that there are 2 primary methods ie: engineered and solid and have also read some about 'starnded' bamboo. I am hoping someone can provide some first hand insight into bamboo and its durability for an active family.
Anyone have a strong opinion about bamboo flooring? Have you installed it in your home? Know someone who has? Does it stand up as well as hardwood flooring? I want to hear your opinions.
Can I use a finish nailer to install Costco Bamboo Flooring or do I need a flooring nailer? I recently purchased enough Red Arawana flooring to cover my living room and hallway. I've heard that it tends to split when using a normal flooring nailer. I'm looking at buying a compressor/nailer kit and am wondering if I can do it with the finish nailer or not. If so, how do I install the nails? Do I place them at a 45 degree angle? Thanks for the help! I recently purchased enough Red Arawana tongue and groove flooring to cover my living room and hallway. I've heard that it tends to split when using a normal flooring nailer. I'm looking at buying a compressor/nailer kit and am wondering if I can do it with the finish nailer or not. If so, how do I install the nails? Do I place them at a 45 degree angle? Thanks for the help!
How do I fix scaring or deep scratches on my bamboo flooring. They come prefinished? I just had theis flooring put down in my home and have dropped a couple things on then that left dents..Also I had company the other day and someone accidently keyed the florr leaving scratches and markings
Does bamboo flooring warp? Good in kitchen? What would you put down if you hate the feel of tile? Laminate, hardwood? Kitchen/family and hall all need replaceing- they flow into each other.I tore up the linoleum that was old and it is on a concrete slab.
Who sells 8 inch bamboo flooring? I need repairs done to existing floor
how do you fit solid bamboo flooring? 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