Do Bamboo Floors Swell

When exposed to moisture bamboo flooring can absorb it which leads to weakening of the material.

Do bamboo floors swell.

When installing a new floor in wet areas such as a kitchen or bath or over a concrete substrate there is a potential for moisture related flooring failures. The bamboo can swell and sag in places. Don t panic just yet. Bamboo is prone to moisture cupping and swelling.

Is the chemical smell coming from my bamboo flooring toxic. For wet areas bamboo is a good choice. To avoid this problem you must never allow moisture to accumulate on the bamboo flooring. Setting up ventialtion fans and a dehumidifier will remove moisture over the course of a few months.

No we do not recommend cleaning bamboo floors with a steam mop. If you just removed the flooring planks from their boxes what you re most likely smelling is light off gassing from the polyurethane finish which is common for pre finished floors and usually goes away after a few days most pre finished wood floors come off the finish line and are packaged quickly trapping. Removing the moisture as soon as possible is key. Because bamboo is grass the grain runs the length of the board.

Always wipe up spills immediately. Hardwood floors can be very damaged from water infiltration. It may not damage the floor immediately but repeatedly infusing wood with humidity water vapors can damage the finish and dimensional stability over time. While bamboo flooring is more water resistant than.

Fewer moisture related flooring failures occur with bamboo floors than with solid wood floors. The wood floor swelling should go down then the flooring can be sanded and revarnished.