Open up the boxes of flooring with the help of a knife or a box cutter.
Does lumber liquidators engineered bamboo flooring need to acclimate.
For floors with radiant heating make sure to turn down your thermostat to 15 c 60 f at least 1 week prior to installation do not turn off heating if the temperature outside is below freezing.
On april 21 2017 2 acclimation is the first and most important step to ensuring that your bamboo or hardwood floors provide a lifetime of quality use.
Temperature can affect pvc products.
Since your subfloor is concrete you will need to use the metallic seal tape to seal the seams and edges along the walls.
For added durability there s strand bamboo.
Acclimation time is not required when the product and worksite are within the above temperatures.
At this stage the bamboo flooring should have been bought.
The engineered product only needs to be acclimated for 1 2 days and all you need to do is open up both ends of the cartons and open up the plastic wrapping no need to make the stack.
For best product performance ensure the temperature in the home is between 50º and 100º before during and after installation and for the life of the flooring.
Looks feels and performs like hardwood.
One of the most sustainable floors.
Unique styles stains and textures.
With the boxes now open lay out the bamboo flooring evenly all over the plywood.
Be careful not to cut the bamboo flooring itself when opening the boxes.
It s a fast growing grass that produces new stalks without the need for replanting.
Independent contractor will confirm acclimation and verify with customer that the conditions are suitable for installation of your new floors.
All windows and doors remain closed throughout the acclimation period.
Bamboo flooring offers the performance and look of exotic hardwood for less.