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https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl DIY Forum >> Carpentry Questions >> Hi - Tounge & Groove Bamboo Flooring https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1209123953 Message started by J55TTC on Apr 25^th, 2008, 12:45pm

Title: Hi - Tounge & Groove Bamboo Flooring
Post by J55TTC on Apr 25^th, 2008, 12:45pm

Hi,

Im going to be laying some tongue and groove bamboo flooring and floating it over the recommended underlay. Ive also purchased the recommended adhesive for gluing the T&G's but I have read that pressure needs to be applied for 10 - 15 minutes.

Can anyone advise as to the best way to apply this pressure?

Ive done loads of laminate stuff before but as its click-lock stuff theres no need for gluing, I just want to make sure I do a good job.

TIA

Title: Re: Hi
Post by woodsmith on Apr 25^th, 2008, 4:57pm

Hi,

I use these;

http://www.xpressconstruction.com/default.aspx?ItemID=SVH400

they are quick and easy to use. You can use speading clamps but they are a lot more hassle.

Title: Re: Hi - Tounge & Groove Bamboo Flooring
Post by J55TTC on Apr 25^th, 2008, 6:54pm

Many thanks, looks like a good piece of kit.

As I intend to start this job tomorrow do you know where I could pick one up from off the shelf by any chance?

Title: Re: Hi - Tounge & Groove Bamboo Flooring
Post by woodsmith on Apr 25^th, 2008, 7:59pm

Bessey clamps are a bit specialist, if you Google flooring clamps you may well find a local dealer, otherwise Screwfix do a budget version if you have an outlet nearby :-/

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/19107/Hand-Tools/Flooring-Tools/Flooring-Clamp

Title: Re: Hi - Tounge & Groove Bamboo Flooring
Post by J55TTC on Apr 25^th, 2008, 8:59pm

Thanks for the info its greatly appreciated.

Im really keen to get started tomorrow so might just go and get a few of the budget straps from screwfix tomorrow morning.

Thanks again!