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What to Do and Not Do when Caring for Bamboo Flooring
What to Do: Consider the area first that you plan to install the bamboo flooring. Even though bamboo is moisture resistant, excessive moisture will damage your bamboo flooring, as it damage any wood flooring, including solid hardwoods, cork, engineered, and even laminated flooring. Carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of the warranty that comes with your bamboo flooring, including all manufacturers information, and installation instructions. When installing your flooring, use only the products recommended by the manufacturer, other wise your warranty may be voided. Prior to installing your bamboo, ensure that all of your subfloors are clean, dry, and level. If they are not level, consult the manufacturers instructions on how to level your subfloors before installing your bamboo flooring Prior to starting, carefully inspect all of your boxes of bamboo flooring for any damaged planks. Allow a minimal of 72 hours for your bamboo to acclimate in each room where it will be installed. To do this, open all boxes and remove the bamboo from the box. This will allow the bamboo to expand or contract according to the moisture in the room. Always use a tapping block and rubber mallet to help minimize fracturing during installation. Depending on the level of experience you have in installing flooring, you can expect approximately 7 to 9% wastage, which needs to be taken into consideration when placing your order for bamboo flooring. As with any wood floor, use a dry of damp mop, or vacuum and sweep regularly to keep your floors clean. Dirt and grit will scratch the finish on any wood flooring. Using doormats and runners will keep dirt and moisture at a minimal. They will also reduce the amount of time you have to spend sweeping and mopping your floors. Always clean up spills when they happen. What Not to Do: Never over wetting your bamboo floors as this will cause permanent damage. Never use a detergent, steel wool, or other abrasives when cleaning your bamboo flooring. Do not install bamboo flooring in a bathroom, sauna, or enclosed veranda, as these areas are prone to high levels of moisture. Installation in these areas may void your warranty. Never install bamboo flooring in areas where it will be exposed to direct or intense sunlight. As with all wood flooring, despite any UV protective coating, wood flooring including bamboo flooring is subject to fading when exposed to sunlight. Do not wear athletic spikes or high heels when walking across bamboo flooring. Do not drag or push heavy furniture over bamboo flooring as it can permanently mar the surface. Bamboo forms an extremely hard wood, especially when it has been seasoned. Bamboo has been used in the construction of many things including homes, fences, bridges, walking sticks, canoes, furniture, and it has been substitute for steel reinforcing rods in concrete construction.
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