How to Lay Bamboo Floor Yourself

Even though bamboo floor panels can be quite costly, they will hold up better than regular hardwood floors. Their long lasting and durability will pay for itself in years to come. You can lay bamboo yourself in order to save money.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• bamboo flooring panels
• measuring tape
• eye goggles
• mallet
• underlay pad
• nails
• pneumatic nail gun
• circular saw

1. First, measure the floor where you are going to lay your bamboo floor in order purchase enough for your project. Be sure to order a little over just in case you make a mistake.

2. Second, take up the old flooring and put in the underlay pads making sure that they don't overlap each other.

3. Next, begin laying the bamboo floor panels starting from the main wall in the room. Make sure to leave 1/4 inch around the walls. Make sure to stagger the panels. If you need to cut pieces to fit in certain areas, use a circular saw to cut the bamboo. Make sure to measure the space on the floor.

4. Now using a mallet and rubber tapping block, tap the bamboo panels together.

5. Last, nail the bamboo floor panels by using a pneumatic flooring nailer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use glue on bamboo floors especially in high moisture areas.

[goodselfme]

on 9/28/2009 TX for the tips and information on laying bamboo flooring myself and save money.

[makaksa]

on 9/13/2009 I love bamboo flooring. Thanks for the instructions for laying it.

[Merriment]

on 9/10/2009 I did not know you could get bamboo flooring. I would much prefer to have bamboo in my home. Thanks for the details and information for installing bamboo floors.

[botticelli728]

on 9/10/2009 Great instructions;thankss! 5*