Posted by admin | Posted in Cork Flooring Info | Posted on 12-07-2010
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How should I install new bamboo flooring over existing hardwood?
I just posted another question about this but now I have another. I’m about to install bamboo flooring. I’d like to put it over my existing hardwood floor (which has been covered with carpet since long before I owned the house). I just took up the carpet and am prepping the floor. One problem is that the existing floor squeaks, ALL OVER. Does anyone have recommendations for eliminating the squeaks before I install the new stuff? I’ve run some nails and screws into the joists and they seem to help but it seems like I’ll need a ton of them for this.
Also, when I install the new stuff, which is tongue and groove, should I install it perpendicular to the existing flooring or parallel? The existing floor is already perpendicular to the floor joists.
Thanks for the suggestions.
you want to glue it down. i put a nail in every 4th or 5th board. you can run it ny direction you want, when the glue sets you will have no more squeeks or kreeks!
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