DUC
TIMBER is not
the manufaturer of bamboo products. We are working on this
products as the trading Company in vietnam.
Flooring
after installation
MOULDING
& SKIRTING
1
- HORIZONTAL LAMINATED BAMBOO FLOORING
2 - VERTICAL LAMINATED
BAMBOO FLOORING
We
have 2 kinds of bamboo laminate. They are horizontal laminate &
vertical laminate. We also have many colour by smoking method. We
can change the colour from natural yellow color in to dark colour as
the customer's inquiry.
BAMBOO
FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Bamboo flooring, when properly
installed, is a beautiful durable floor-covering material. The
installer must be careful to protect the flooring material from
gaining moisture before, during and after the installation of the
product. this installation instructions are intended to help the
installer produce a trouble-free floor. Should an individual piece
of bamboo be doubtful as to grade, manufacturer or factory finish,
the installer should not use the piece.
Before
installation
The bamboo should be delivered to the job-site at least 72 hours
before installation. The boxes should be opened and the heating or
air conditions turned on so the floor can acclimate to its
environment. Do not unload flooring during wet conditions such as
rain, snow, sleet, etc. Moisture absorbed by the flooring boards
will cause them to swell. if installed before acclimation, they will
subsequently shrink back to their in-service moisture content. this
shrinkage may produce gaps, which will cause problems with the
finished floor system.
Bamboo flooring can be installed on wood sub-floor, the moisture
content of the wood sub-floor at the time of installation should be
in the range of 8--10 percent. During building construction, before
the building is enclosed, the sub-floor may absorb moisture from
direct exposure to rain and weather. the building must be enclosed
and dried out before the installation of the bamboo flooring.
sub-floors, which are built with "performance-rated"
3/4-inch thick oriented stand board (OSB) or plywood will produce the
best performing bamboo floors. Also,5/8-inch thick plywood may also
be used. but 1/2-inch sub-floor products may lack stiffness and
nail-holding properties for good performance with bamboo flooring
products.
Buildings with crawl space foundations should include a vapor
barrier installed between the ground and the sub-floor. This barrier
will minimize the effect of moisture evaporating into the crawl
space environment that can migrate through the sub-floor and into
the bamboo flooring. The vapor barrier can be 4 to 6 mil
polyethylene sheets laid on the crawlspace floor. Proper air
circulation is important to prevent moisture build-up. At least two
vents should be left open year round. Furthermore, the building
should be completely enclosed with windows and doors installed prior
to flooring installation. Freshly poured concrete slabs emits many
gallons of moisture as water vapor into the atmosphere of the
building. Therefore, no concrete should be poured after the flooring
is installed, and an adequate curing time (minimum 60 days) should
be provided before installation of the flooring.
Installation
Bamboo flooring
should be installed in manger similar to that used to other types of
solid hardwood flooring products.
Before installation, the installer
must be sure that the sub-floor is solid, level, clean, and dry.
Fifteen-pound building paper (tar paper) should be laid directly
onto the sub-floor. This building paper minimizes squeaks caused by
small movements of the bamboo flooring after installation, and helps
to reduce some moisture problems. The difference between the
moisture
level of the sub-floor and the bamboo flooring should be on more
than 4%.Bamboo flooring can then be installed. Bamboo is a product
of nature. Because of the natural color variation in bamboo flooring
from piece to piece, it is important to work out four to five boxes
at a time to assure a beautiful blend of shading.
Nailing
Methods
Two-inch long flooring nails or 2-inch,15 gauge flooring
staples with a 1/2-inch crown, may be used to install 3/4-inch thick
bamboo flooring.1-1/4 to 1-1/2-inch long flooring cleats or staples
can be used to install 3/8- inch thick bamboo flooring. These
fasteners are installed using pneumatic or mechanically operated
floor nailing guns which are struck with a rubber-faced hammer to
drive each board tightly against its neighbor and simultaneously
fire the nail or staple through the tongue of the bamboo flooring
and into the sub-floor.
Proper spacing between nails is critical for a trouble-free. durable
,bamboo floor. Recommended nail spacing are 8 to 10 inches apart
along the length of each floor board. Each floor board should be
nailed at least 5 inches away from each and. During installation, it
is useful to scribe nail spacing lines directly onto the tar paper
with chalk. This allows the installer to easily identify the
location of each nail. Gluing Method
Bamboo flooring can also be installed over a concrete slab with Glue
(a moisture barrier is recommended even when a wood sub-floor is
used). Once again, it is very important than the installer is
working on a flat, clean and dry base floor. when the base is ready
to use, glue the floor over the existing concrete slab or a plywood
sub-floor, using the glues that are recommended. Use any top-quality
wood floor adhesive of the market, such as Franklin or Bostik
brands. Sanding and Finishing
Bamboo flooring can be sanded like any other hardwood floor surface.
Sweep the floor immediately before sanding. Sanding and finishing
the bamboo floors should be one of the last jobs on a construction
projects. This protects the floor from foot traffic of other
tradesmen during their work. Floor sanding involves using a special
floor sander, edge sander, and possibly a polisher with a disc attachment for holding sand
paper. Sanding starts with a
coarse to medium grit sand paper. After sanding the entire floor with
a coarse grit sand paper, repeat with a medium grit and complete
sanding with a fine grit sand paper. This products a fine floor
surface ready for finishing.
After sanding be sure to apply the first coat of finish the same day
that sanding was completed. This prevents moisture from being
absorbed into the surface of the flooring and producing a rough,
raised-grain appearance.
Bamboo floors can be refinished a minimum of three times by
following proper maintenance and care. The finish may be damaged by
spike heels, stone chips, gravel and scratches. Furniture must have
chair glides to protect the floor. Fading due to sunlight may
occasionally occur.
The floor can be finished with products that are commonly used for
other types of strip hardwood flooring, including penetrating
sealers, pigmented wiping stains, moisture cured urethanes , and
poly-urethanes.
The techniques of sanding and finishing require high skill and best
results may be obtained by employing professional floor finishers.
MAINTAIN
BAMBOO FLOORING
1. Keep the floor clean, and use soft damping cloth to scrub the
floor gently.
2. Avoid osculating volumes of water. Mop up the water and clean the
floor in time if that happens.
3. Place a piece of doormat at the entrance to the room so as to
prevent such things as dust and sand from being carried in. At the
same time, the doormat must be keep clean.
4. Never grid on the surface of bamboo flooring with nails or enter
the room in shoes with metal pins.
5. According to the service condition, wax or varnish the floor
every several years and try to keep the varnish film glabrous.
6. Keep the windows open often for ventilation and also to adjust
the indoor temperature.
7. Avoid being insolated long by strong sunlight under normal
conditions.
8. Keep the room as ventilated and dry as possible
