Yes, concrete is the ideal foundation for bamboo flooring. All types of bamboo flooring can be laid on concrete by gluing or suspension. Although bamboo is a fairly resilient floor covering material, you need to make sure that the concrete is adequately prepared to be a good base for bamboo flooring.
I. How to prepare the concrete?
Preparing the concrete base is an important part of installing bamboo flooring. The concrete substrate must be flat, level, dry and clean. You can use a ruler or level to check whether the substrate is level or not. Any unevenness of more than 3mm needs to be leveled with a suitable compound. One of the most important things is to ensure that the concrete is dry. Otherwise, moisture will rise and affect the bamboo flooring. To check the moisture content of the concrete, a digital hygrometer should be used. The maximum relative humidity level is 65% RH. If the reading is higher than this, allow more time for it to dry before retesting. This aspect is outlined in detail in each set of installation instructions and must be strictly adhered to.
Second, how do I install a bamboo floor?
There are two ways to install bamboo flooring over concrete: glued or suspended laid over a liner. If you want to glue the floor together, you need to use a resilient flooring adhesive. This allows the floor to move naturally while maintaining a strong bond. First, fix the first row of flooring. When satisfied with its straightness, you can continue laying row by row, ensuring that each plank has a full surface bond. In the case of locking bamboo flooring, simply lock the planks together.
Or, in the case of tongue and groove flooring, make sure the tongue fits tightly into the grooves. For suspended bamboo flooring, choose the correct type of underlayment. Spread the liner over the entire room and then start laying the floor. For locking bamboo flooring, simply lock and secure the joints together. For suspended tongue and groove bamboo flooring, the joints will also need to be glued with WPVA adhesive to hold the planks together. With either method, be sure to leave adequate expansion gaps around the entire perimeter of the room and at doorways. Also, remember to stagger the planks for a natural floor effect.
Can I install bamboo flooring over concrete?
