Comments on: Types of Bamboo Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:52:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: Calvis R Harmson https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-248597 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:45:03 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-248597 A hardwood floating floor for is perfect for overlaying a pre-existing floor covering. The con is that you may have to adjust your doors according to the higher rise that your floor will have. You may experience your doors dragging across your new floors which will cause scratches to the new finish. Access and adjust accordingly.

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-245366 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:05:36 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-245366 In reply to Sebastian.

Hi Sebastian,

Thank you for getting in touch! You will need to check the warranty and installation instructions of the specific bamboo floor you want to install to check whether it has been rated for under floor heating. We usually find that you cannot use under floor heat beneath bamboo because it will react to the changes in temperature and there will be too much expansion and contraction. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: Sebastian https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-245316 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:55:18 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-245316 Any experiance with floor heating and bamboo floor covering?

]]> By: Beatrice https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-9522 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:23:55 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-9522 I had kiln-dried bamboo flooring from Lowe’s installed by my contractor over concrete subfloor. After seven years, there are some dents and indentations ~ no dogs, cats; few kids, and I’m in a power wheelchair ~ and I occasionally clean with a Shark steamer and it comes out beautiful! No changes in color that I’ve noticed.

]]> By: Flooring Blog https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7134 Mon, 05 May 2014 22:34:40 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7134 Brown Tiger Stripe Bamboo Flooring…

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]]> By: June https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7133 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:05:08 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7133 I’m done with taking shoes off at the door. That is why we want hard flooring instead of carpet. Is there a Bamboo floor type that is resistant to everyday wear with high heels, shoes and old dogs ? How long could I expect the floor to look nice with shoes on – but no kids, no pets ??

]]> By: Rob Jones https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7132 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:26:28 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7132 In reply to charlotte.

Hi Charlotte,

I think it’s possible to install a new floor over an oak floor. But, if it were me, I might consider looking for a flooring restoration company first to see whether or not I could get some value out of what’s already there. A professional restoration professional would know the best means of removing the nails, and sanding the floor in the safest and most efficient way possible. And you might get some attractive and vintage hardwood flooring you can be proud of at the end of it all.

As for your pets, footwear, and pads on furniture legs, it’s always best to clip nails, take shoes off at the door, and apply those pads respectively.

Thanks for your question!

]]> By: charlotte https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7131 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:07:28 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7131 this is my second attempt at submitting my question….hummmm.

I want to know if new flooring can be laid directly over existing oak hardwood floors? The floor is in need of a good sanding, but has a lot of nails and patches.

I am interested in the possibility of installing bamboo. I have cats and dogs and people in and out all the time. In order to preserve the new wood, is it best to have people wear booties or walk around shoeless and would I also have to pad all furniture should I decide do have bamboo flooring installed?

]]> By: charlotte https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7130 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:56:13 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7130 I have oak floors. They are old and badly beaten with lots of nails. I want to know if I can have new flooring laid directly over this floor. I am interested in possibly having bamboo installed.

]]> By: r. heuberger https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/types-bamboo-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-7129 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:23:24 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=286#comment-7129 I was wondering and hoping that the very light color of a natural bamboo floor might mellow and darken with age, like pine. Is that true? Thank you for your response.

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