Do Bamboo Floors Swell

Because bamboo is grass the grain runs the length of the board.

Do bamboo floors swell. Don t panic just yet. No we do not recommend cleaning bamboo floors with a steam mop. 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. Removing the moisture as soon as possible is key.

Is the chemical smell coming from my bamboo flooring toxic. Bamboo is prone to moisture cupping and swelling. When exposed to moisture bamboo flooring can absorb it which leads to weakening of the material. Fewer moisture related flooring failures occur with bamboo floors than with solid wood floors.

Hardwood floors can be very damaged from water infiltration. The bamboo can swell and sag in places. Always wipe up spills immediately. In fact you should never use a steam mop on any hardwood floor.

Setting up ventialtion fans and a dehumidifier will remove moisture over the course of a few months. The wood floor swelling should go down then the flooring can be sanded and revarnished. To avoid this problem you must never allow moisture to accumulate on the bamboo flooring. For wet areas bamboo is a good choice.

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. While bamboo flooring is more water resistant than.