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7/20/2015 11:53:25 AM EDT
She Who Must be Obeyed has decreed that the carpet in the family room had to go.
She picked out bamboo flooring for a replacement.
After a few hits and misses, I was able to get the hang of it. The stuff is a joy to work with.
Moving stuff back and forth while working by myself was a pain, tho'.

We'll see how it holds up to a Lab and a chubby redneck who has trouble wiping his feet when coming home.











7/20/2015 11:59:55 AM EDT
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That looks great, but I can't believe you didn't clear the room prior to installing the floor.
7/20/2015 12:00:55 PM EDT
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Half at a time. I'm not moving furniture through the house by myself...
7/21/2015 10:40:41 AM EDT
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I've had bamboo for several years now and love it.  Mine is the stranded carbonized variety.  Very tough.  Not a scratch on it anywhere even after about 5 years.
I did what you did and floated it.
7/21/2015 5:28:45 PM EDT
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OK till you get some crap gl;ue that has formaldehyde.
7/22/2015 11:56:31 AM EDT
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This has not been an issue for me.
7/22/2015 1:17:47 PM EDT
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What? Will that make me more goofy than I am now
7/22/2015 4:20:04 PM EDT
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What? Will that make me more goofy than I am now


I don't think so

ETA- got so excited about insulting you that I forgot to compliment you on your floor, it looks good!
7/30/2015 6:30:46 PM EDT
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Good work!
7/30/2015 6:42:53 PM EDT
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I do not like the beveled edges (on any of the 'engineered floor).
They catch stuff.
7/30/2015 10:20:24 PM EDT
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Yeah, well, I'm installation and maintenance. SWMBO is in charge of housekeeping...
7/31/2015 9:52:27 AM EDT
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No quarter round or shoe?
7/31/2015 11:26:42 AM EDT
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This weekend!!! Get off my back, dear! I have to pace myself...
7/31/2015 2:32:00 PM EDT
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Be aware--the guys who installed mine said they tended to have problems with bamboo wanting to "lay down".  It's hard and brittle and takes time.
7/31/2015 9:33:16 PM EDT
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Looks good!



My only concern is the floating floor over felt paper. I've found that floors likes to stick to the paper, and then make horrible noises as you walk across it.
8/1/2015 8:24:56 AM EDT
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My only concern is the floating floor over felt paper. I've found that floors likes to stick to the paper, and then make horrible noises as you walk across it.
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Mine made noises for a while but has lessened as it laid.  Guess the heat, cold, and weight makes it finally take shape and lay down.
8/1/2015 9:05:17 AM EDT
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My only concern is the floating floor over felt paper. I've found that floors likes to stick to the paper, and then make horrible noises as you walk across it.
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My floor is not floating. It is nailed.
8/1/2015 10:42:51 PM EDT
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My floor is not floating. It is nailed.
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My only concern is the floating floor over felt paper. I've found that floors likes to stick to the paper, and then make horrible noises as you walk across it.


My floor is not floating. It is nailed.