Installation Guide

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September 6, 2018
extending out of the wall, including cabinets; floor areas which are not rectangular; wall openings-with or without
a door; L shaped rooms or otherwise not rectangular rooms will require T-moldings to split into rectangular
sections. Failure to use appropriate T-moldings will void warranty coverage.
Adhesive
The manufacturer recommends the use of a low-VOC, premium, water-free flooring adhesive specifically
recommended by the adhesive manufacturer for use with bamboo flooring. Please refer to adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions for appropriate trowel size and installation tips.
PVAC Adhesive is used for floating installation on Tongue & Groove Flooring only.
Underlayment
Underlayment should be used in any floating installation and be no more than 3mm in thickness. We approve the
use of 2-in-1 underlayment’s with attached poly-backings for moisture protection. Foam, Cork, Rubber, EVA and
similar underlayments are acceptable. Please contact our technical department for specific product compatibility.
Floor Protection During Construction
Always protect the surface of the installed flooring during construction. Cover the floor with quality rosin paper or
other paper that will allow the floor to breathe and secure it to the baseboards; never tape directly to bamboo. Do
not use plastic or polyethylene sheeting to cover the floor since they will trap moisture that will damage the
flooring. The flooring must be cleaned and completely free of any and all debris to minimize damage.
If you have any questions regarding installation of flooring not addressed in our guidelines, always refer to the
most recent NWFA installation guidelines.