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I agree you need the PB between the bamboo and the decking. I meant to ask why nailing to the PB wasn't sufficient. It's reasonable the PB run perpendicular to the decking and that the bamboo run that direction too.
How much weather will your bamboo flooring get? I can't tell if this is an indoor or outdoor application.
The Flooring Lady at December 10, 2007 12:21 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at December 10, 2007 12:21 AMHI,
I am planning on installing a bamboo floor over an above grade concrete slab. I would like to glue it down, but understand that a vapor barrier should be installed first. How is this accomplished? Is there a vapor barrier that is glued down first and the bamboo glued to it?
Thanks
Tony at December 10, 2007 07:46 AM
Posted by: Tony at December 10, 2007 07:46 AMThis issue has been covered several times in this topic thread. Read through to get the information you need, and links to products that will be helpful to you.
An above grade slab won't have very different issues from a below grade slab, so you don't need to worry about that. And the differences are positive (no seeping water, for example) too.
The Flooring Lady at December 10, 2007 10:22 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at December 10, 2007 10:22 AMI am getting ready to install 5/8" Bamboo 30 year warranty "grass" flooring with 2" staples in my Staple gun. What is the distance between each staple that you recommend. (How many inches between etc. as I shoot the staples thru the tongued section) I have particle board as my base in my upstairs great room. regards, Jeff with the future grass floor. PS- Your web page is great! :-)
Jeff at December 12, 2007 09:31 PM
Posted by: Jeff at December 12, 2007 09:31 PMAssuming a 4' board length you most likely won't need more than four or five staples per board. Four is probably enough, unless the board has a slight warp to it and you can straighten it out with a fifth staple to keep it straight. Staples can be used about every 10-12" for the most secure installation.
I trust you don't have in-floor radiant heat. If so, don't use such a long staple, to avoid piercing the piping.
Enjoy that bamboo floor!
The Flooring Lady at December 14, 2007 09:41 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at December 14, 2007 09:41 AMI am getting ready to install 5/8 inch bamboo on a subfloor that consists of: 1 inch thick (true 1 inch, not 3/4) pine that runs diagonally across the joists. On top of that are 3/4" thick hardwood strips that run perpendicular to the joists. On top of that is a layer of vinyl that is firmly attached. My question: Do I really need to put a moisture barrier between this substantial subfloor and the bamboo?
Jan
Jan at March 11, 2008 12:37 PM
Posted by: Jan at March 11, 2008 12:37 PMI don't know what the vapor barrier qualities of vinyl are so can't be sure if it works for that purpose. But if you didn't have the vinyl I'd say you absolutely need a vapor barrier because wood doesn't act in that capacity. The amount of wood you have indeed would slow the passage of moisture, but it wouldn't stop it.
If your area is very humid and/or you have a high water table, and the floor is over a crawl space, I'd seriously consider using a vapor barrier, as the one produced by Raven Industries (see my Raven Industries article to learn more about it) to ensure your bamboo flooring isn't impacted by moisture coming from the ground.
The Flooring Lady at March 11, 2008 03:32 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at March 11, 2008 03:32 PMI am just about to begin installing bamboo over 5/8 subfloor. Should I be using a brad nailer or staple gun?
Gabe at March 22, 2008 07:59 PM
Posted by: Gabe at March 22, 2008 07:59 PMYou want a staple gun, based on my experience.The staples snug in nicely onto the tongue and hold the planks well.
The Flooring Lady at March 23, 2008 10:44 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at March 23, 2008 10:44 AM
Hi, My flooring has been stacked in the garage for 2 weeks in 105 degree weather. Our house is air conditioned at aobut 78 degrees. I have one week to get this floor done before my preschool starts back. What should I do? How do I acclimate? Should i take it back and get a fresh bunch that's been in the same aproximate climate as my home? ie Home Depot? Bring it in, take it out of the box and have the guy lay it out on the floor and sit a few days? Thank you, Marsha
Marsha Cunnigham at June 22, 2008 08:26 PM
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