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Hi Frank, You can glue cork tiles directly to the linoleum. Just be sure that the surface is clean and dry and check with the manufacturer of the cork to see what adhesive they recommend.
The Flooring Lady at July 16, 2009 01:13 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 16, 2009 01:13 PMThe upstairs in my house has unfinished pine plank subfloors. The bamboo flooring I've been looking at is tongue and groove and on the box they recommend a certain glue. I think I would rather nail or staple it down. Could we do that? Thanks!
Vicki at July 30, 2009 09:17 PM
Posted by: Vicki at July 30, 2009 09:17 PMVicki,
Very true you when installing bamboo over sub-wood floor you should use staples or nails that are specific to the floor you are installing. Consult a local professional as to the type of staples or nails to use.
The Flooring Lady at July 31, 2009 01:45 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 31, 2009 01:45 PMMy husband and I are interested in installing a bamboo plank floor, but when reading the installation instructions, they said not to install over particle board. We have OSB floors and aren't sure if that is considered particle board or not.
Can we install the nail down variety of bamboo flooring over OSB?
Jenny at August 1, 2009 11:52 AM
Posted by: Jenny at August 1, 2009 11:52 AMIf you read this entire thread you'll find the answer to your question, and more! There's lots more information here than what your installation instructions tell you and experiences people have had with installing bamboo flooring.
Good luck!
The Flooring Lady at August 2, 2009 08:09 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 2, 2009 08:09 AMWe're planning to install floating bamboo floors in our 2nd floor condo. When we pulled up some of the carpet, we saaw concrete nad planned accordingly. But when my husband began to pull up carpet near the foyer, we discovered ceramic tile with grout lines. It also is installed at angles to the living room and hallway, which I imagine complicates our installation. We are planning on underlayment but haven't decided which one. Is there an underlayment, perhaps rubber, that we can lay directly on the ceramic tile? Will we have to glue down both the underlayment and the bamboo flooring? If we glue down in the foyer can we still float the rest of the floor over the concrete?
Michelle at August 2, 2009 05:57 PM
Posted by: Michelle at August 2, 2009 05:57 PMWe're planning to install floating bamboo floors in our 2nd floor condo. When we pulled up some of the carpet, we saw concrete nad planned accordingly. But when my husband began to pull up carpet near the foyer, we discovered ceramic tile with grout lines. It also is installed at angles to the living room and hallway, which I imagine complicates our installation. We are planning on underlayment but haven't decided which one. Is there an underlayment, perhaps rubber, that we can lay directly on the ceramic tile? Will we have to glue down both the underlayment and the bamboo flooring? If we glue down in the foyer can we still float the rest of the floor over the concrete?
Michelle at August 2, 2009 05:58 PM
Posted by: Michelle at August 2, 2009 05:58 PMMichelle,
That is a question for a professional in your area. They will be aware if moisture will be an issue if you decide on floating the floor. They will also be aware of the costs associated with covering the entire floor to provide a flat even surface or if it is less expensive to just remove the tile to the concrete underneath. Best of Luck.
The Flooring Lady at August 3, 2009 08:26 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 3, 2009 08:26 AMHi Floor Lady:
I am going to glue a bamboo floor over concrete. Is the glue toxic to breathe?
Ginger at August 15, 2009 11:00 AM
Posted by: Ginger at August 15, 2009 11:00 AM
Ginger,
Why not use Bostik Adhesive for the glue, before purchasing address your concerns with the sales rep or customer service.
The Flooring Lady at August 17, 2009 10:24 AM
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