Installation Guide

Step Three – Rack the Floor

1. Once the first four rows are in place, continue to lay out the planks. Remain working from at least

four open cartons. Be sure to blend the planks and stagger the end joints a minimum of 6 in apart

to ensure a favorable appearance. Avoid H-Joint and other repeating patterns in the floor.

Step Four - Installation of Flooring

1. Trowel out a small working area of adhesive at a time. (approx. 3 ft or according to the adhesive

manufacturers recommendation). This ensures the glue remains workable and still has a tack.

Begin placing flooring onto adhesive, one row at a time, making sure that all joints are tight and

parallel.

2. When installing near a solid object or wall, leave a minimum of 1/2 in as required expansion

space.

3. It may be necessary to rip the last row to allow for the 1/2 in expansion. If the last row is 1 in or

less, glue the pieces to the last full uninstalled row and install them together. If needed, use a pry

bar to fit the remaining rows tight to the installed planks.

4. When installation is complete, use wedges or spacers to hold wood in place while adhesive dries.

Spacers may be removed after initial setting of adhesive to allow for normal expansion of wood.

5. Roll and cross-roll floor with a 100-150 lb. roller at the end of the installation to ensure proper

transfer of adhesive. Be sure the flooring is cleaned and completely free of any and all debris to

avoid damage.

6. Once you have completed laying the bamboo flooring, allow it to dry at least 24 hour without

walking on it. (maybe longer if prescribed by the glue manufacturer).

STEP FIVE – COMPLETING THE JOB

1. Clean the floor with a cleaner recommended for pre-finished hardwood floors and specialty terry

cloth hardwood flooring mop available.

2. Install transition pieces -i.e. – thresholds, t-moldings, base shoe. Always secure moldings to wall,

not the floor.

3. Inspect final floor for nicks and or minor gaps – fill with appropriate color wood putty/filler.

4. Any unused material should be stored in a dry place in case future repairs are needed. We

recommend saving at least 2 boxes.