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Bamboo Flooring Dos and Don'ts: A Selected Bamboo Floors Checklist  by: Rob Jones Beautiful, durable and renewable bamboo flooring can enliven any interior with unique attractiveness as well as practicality. Bamboo flooring is unique in appearance, and is easy to clean. As such, you will gain both the time it would take to maintain many other types of flooring, as well as the many compliments you’ll receive from visitors! Here are some of the details to consider when thinking about bamboo flooring. Do: • Consider the area you where you wish to install your choice in bamboo flooring – make sure that it is not prone to excessive moisture. Bamboo is moisture resistant, but excessive moisture can damage your bamboo flooring • Consult the terms and conditions of your bamboo flooring purchase, including all warranty information, and read all installation instructions • Ensure that your subfloor is clean, dry and level before installing your bamboo flooring • Inspect all boxes of bamboo flooring for any damaged planks before commencing. • Allow your bamboo to “acclimate” in the area where the installation will take place. Open all boxes and allow the bamboo to expand and contract accordingly to the interior • Use of a tapping block will help to minimize any fracturing during installation • Use dry or damp (not doused) mops, brooms and vacuums to keep your bamboo flooring clear of dirt and grit which have the potential to scratch the finish of your bamboo flooring • Use runners and mats at strategic points to guard against dirt and moisture from the outdoors, and be aware of spills and clear them up when they happen Don’t: • Overwet your bamboo floor – this can lead to long term damage • Use detergent, steel wool or other abrasives to clean your bamboo flooring • Install your bamboo flooring in a bathroom, sauna or enclosed veranda. These areas which are prone to high levels of moisture may void your warranty in some cases • Install your bamboo flooring in an area prone to intense sunlight. Despite its UV protection, bamboo flooring is subject to fading when exposed • Walk on your bamboo flooring with athletic spikes or high heels For more detail on how to install and maintain a bamboo floor, it is always best to talk with the professionals directly. Contractors with experience in installing bamboo flooring, along with sales reps who sell it, can be valuable resources in helping you to choose your bamboo flooring. They can also make sure that you are the best ally your bamboo flooring has in ensuring the long life of your flooring! About The Author Rob Jones is Communications Coordinator with BuildDirect (www.builddirect.com), a leading online wholesaler of building products. Rob writes articles for commercial contractors and DIYers on features, installation, and maintenance of building materials used in commercial and residential projects. This article was posted on August 24, 2006   View More Videos from the "Home Improvement" category: Updating a Stone Walkway Foopets Interview (Part 2) Eco-Friendly Roofing and Siding for Your Home How to Protect Your Floor on Moving Day   Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Back To Barrels by News Canada Home Repair Improvement Advice by Tom Laing Preventing Water Damage in the Bathroom by Terry Allen Shower Tray and Shower Enclosure Installation by Shelley Murphy Enjoy Power Showers At Home by Kathryn Dawson How Do I Choose The Right Garage Heater? by Scott Workman Designing & Decorating a Patio Today by Dakota Caudilla Light Blocking Curtains by Alfred Oliver Designing Your Kid’s Room is Child’s Play! by Batsheva Vaknin 7 Basic Organizing Tips To Get Rid of Paper Clutter by Marilyn Bohn << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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