How to Glue Bamboo Flooring

If you are about to glue bamboo flooring down to a concrete subfloor, you will want to take a few precautions. Bamboo flooring installation is very similar to other types of glue-down hardwood. The same principles apply with a few variations. Here are the basics of gluing down bamboo flooring. 

Subfloor Preparation

You need to be very particular about the condition of the subfloor when you are installing bamboo. You need to make sure that it is structurally sound and very clean. Remove any dirt or debris from the floor and make sure that it is dry. You will want to check the subfloor with a moisture meter to make sure that it meets the moisture criteria set forth by the bamboo manufacturer. 

Glue Down

Once the subfloor is properly prepared, you will want to make sure that you have everything straight with the glue. Not every hardwood glue out there is suitable for bamboo installation. Make sure that the glue you have is recommended by the bamboo manufacturer. Then make sure that you have the right sized trowel for your application. 

Start applying the glue to the subfloor in small intervals. Make sure not to apply too much glue at a time so that it does not get all over the bamboo.