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Hi Marsha, The ideal process is to have your flooring in the building where you plan to install it - better yet, the same room. I don't know how long the flooring manufacturer of your product recommends to let it acclimate, but the longer the better. Usually, all that is required is to have the boxes/bundles of wood sitting on the floor to get used to their new surroundings. I'm really not sure if it's going to acclimatize any faster if you get a new batch, it can't hurt, but I don't know that it'll help any - especially if they have to retrieve it from a hot warehouse.
The Flooring Lady at June 22, 2008 10:37 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 22, 2008 10:37 PMI'm getting ready to install a 5/8 bamboo floor and wondered which work better staples or nails ? Do you recomend a specific gun? Thanks, Kim
Kim at July 8, 2008 06:38 AM
Posted by: Kim at July 8, 2008 06:38 AMHi Kim,
I personally think that a nail gun works better. I don't think the brand of the gun matters much so long as it works well, drives the nails consistently and is comfortable for your hand.
The Flooring Lady at July 8, 2008 01:38 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 8, 2008 01:38 PMI just purchased 650 square feet of Bamboo flooring and I want to install my self in my basement. Based on everything I'm reading it sounds like glueing it to the concrete slab is going to challenging. I am a bit worried that the moisture may be a problem. Is their something I can put down before hand to prevent having any moisture issues? I have installed 2 sets of hardwood floors in the past but have been above grade and have been tounge and groove nail down. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
CGV
Carlos V at July 10, 2008 09:44 PM
Posted by: Carlos V at July 10, 2008 09:44 PMCarlos, gluing to the slab wouldn't be so bad, but I think with your concerns about moisture you may want to put a moisture-proof subfloor down first, and then you could "nail" the bamboo down. Read the various articles about moisture-proofing your basement to see if you get some good ideas for your situation.
Good luck with the project. You'll love that bamboo.
The Flooring Lady at July 11, 2008 09:44 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 11, 2008 09:44 AMCarlos, I just remembered that if you use the "right" glue it will act as a vapor barrier. My favorite glue is Bostik's Best glue because it expands and shrinks with temperature changes. It's a one-part, moisture-cure, urethane adhesive, and will act like a vapor barrier.
The Flooring Lady at July 11, 2008 01:02 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 11, 2008 01:02 PMHi. We have a guy nailing the morningside threaded bamboo flooring right now. It's hard as a rock. He's using staples of some sort and firing them into the lower groove to affix to the wood subfloor. There's a lot splintering going on around the impact site of the staple. Normal or is my guy using the wrong pressure with his gun? Someone told me to run a room temperature warm wax stick along the groove to help cut down on the impact splintering. Do I have an issue?
steve at July 15, 2008 06:45 AM
Posted by: steve at July 15, 2008 06:45 AMHi Steve,
I know somebody who has bamboo flooring, I'm hoping she'll be a long in a bit to chime in on this one.
I'm thinking it has to do with the nail gun and the nails being used, so I did some google-ing to see if I could find an answer. You can do the same as well. ;o)
Look at this thread by clicking here. Some folks have really done their homework there.
The Flooring Lady at July 15, 2008 09:57 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 15, 2008 09:57 AMHi, great site! I am installing Morning Star Horizontal carbonized in my walk-in closet and bathroom sink area (separate from shower area). Well the floor I did first is in the walk-in closet and it is perfect. The floor I just installed yesterday in the sink/hallway area snaps like an old house! No squeeking, snapping or popping. In the walk-in I used a staple gun from H.Depot, but I hand nailed the rest of the floor in the sink area. I spaced the nails 2" apart. Should I have used a staple gun to secure the boards? Thanks for advice!
John at July 29, 2008 10:16 AM
Posted by: John at July 29, 2008 10:16 AM
Hi John,
Most likely. Another thing to think about: how level was the area that you installed yesterday before you put down the Morning Star flooring?
The Flooring Lady at July 29, 2008 12:05 PM
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