Comments on: Types of Bamboo Flooring

By: Calvis R Harmson

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:45:03 +0000

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.

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By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:05:36 +0000

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!

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By: Sebastian

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:55:18 +0000

Any experiance with floor heating and bamboo floor covering?

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By: Beatrice

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:23:55 +0000

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.

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By: Flooring Blog

Mon, 05 May 2014 22:34:40 +0000

Brown Tiger Stripe Bamboo Flooring…

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By: June

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:05:08 +0000

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 ??

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By: Rob Jones

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:26:28 +0000

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!

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By: charlotte

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:07:28 +0000

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?

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By: charlotte

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:56:13 +0000

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.

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By: r. heuberger

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:23:24 +0000

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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