Life Bamboo Bistre Lacquered Engineered Flooring is 120mm wide, has a total thickness of 8mm and comes in standard lengths of 1200mm. Bamboo is a natural and 'green' flooring product as it is a grass and not timber; no trees are chopped down in the making of these product. Bamboo shoots grow very fast and are ready for harvest in 3-5 years.
The floor has a 0.6mm bamboo layer which cannot be re sanded, but under a normal maintenance program and in a domestic environment a hardwood floor should not need to be sanded for around 20 years. Each of the planks has micro bevelled edges (V Grooves) on all four sides resulting in subtle distinction of each board, adding more depth and dimension along with giving an individual definition to each plank.
The floor is prefinished with a very durable satin lacquer which leaves the floor with an even sheen that gently reflects the light. The lacquer also gives great protection to the hardwood itself and allows for easier cleaning and maintenance.
| Species | Bamboo |
| Shade | Medium Dark |
| Colour | Black Brown |
| Finish | Satin Lacquer |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Width | 90mm - 120mm |
| Style | Plank Plank V Grooves |
| Installation | Click System |
Life Bamboo Bistre Lacquered Engineered Flooring Installation Guide
Engineered floors are very dimensionally stable allowing them to be installed over most types of sub floors. They are suitable for all areas of the house except bathrooms and wet areas. They are also suitable for use over under floor heating. Due to their stability they only need acclimatising for 48 hours, to correctly acclimatise your engineered floor it should be left in the room it is going to be fitted in at normal room temperature.
%name% has a click installation system and can be installed as a floating floor which is the most common and DIY friendly installation method because it is the easiest and the fastest to do, can be installed over any type of subfloor and it does not require any special skills or prior experience in installing floors as the floors just clicks together with no need for any glue.
All floating flooring installations must use an approved underlay. Over a concrete subfloor you will need to use a underlay which has a built in vapour barrier like Cushion Plus White Underlay, while over a wooden subfloor you can use the Cushion Standard White Underlay. For installations over under floor heating we recommend using Cushion Heat Flow underlay. Superior underlays like Cushion Ultra Silver Underlay and Cushion Premium Black Underlay can be used to give better support to your new flooring which prolongs the life and also aids during installation by removing some minor imperfections from the sub-floor. Also for improved noise reduction we recommend the Cushion Acoustic Pro Underlay, bringing peace and quiet to the room.
Each board has a click profile on all four sides to join the boards together simply insert the tongue into the groove at a high angle and then push the board down; the boards will then click together.
You will need to leave a 10mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room. To maintain this gap during installation spacers are provided in the installation kits (purchased separately).
After you have installed the floor you can cover this expansion gap with scotia / beading or you can replace you old skirting boards with new ones, this gives a much more professional finish. The 10mm expansion gap also needs to be left in doorways where the floor follows through from one room to another; we have a full range of door profiles available to match your floor.
The above is a brief guideline on the installation of engineered flooring; always refer to the manufactures installation guidelines contained within packs of the flooring or visit out Flooring Manufacture Installation Guides
If you require any further advice on installation then please call our technical department on 0845 263 6586, e-mail us on info@ukflooringdirect.co.uk or click the Live Help Button at the top of the page.
Life Bamboo Bistre Lacquered Engineered Flooring Maintenance Guide
In order to ensure lasting satisfaction from your new lacquered floor, it is important to correctly care for the floor starting immediately after installation. With the right care, the lacquered floor will maintain a fresh, clean new looking surface with a subtle sheen.
All the products related to maintaining this flooring will be available to purchase at very competitive prices after you have selected your flooring and added to the basket.
General After-Care Cleaning
Normal cleaning to remove surface debris is accomplished using a broom or vacuum cleaner. To remove normal stains and non-loose dirt, the floor should be cleaned with the Easy Clean Lacquered Flooring Cleaning Spray. This easy to use spray is ideal for hectic homes which need a quick cleaning solution - simply spray evenly across the floor, allow a minute to work on any stubborn marks and simply mop over. We recommend the use of the Easy Care Aluminium Micro Fibre Mop.
Cleaning Extremely Dirty Floors
If the floor has been neglected and/or becomes very dirty, it is advise to use the Easy Clean Lacquered Flooring Intensive Cleaner. Simply dilute 1 cap to 2l of warm water and apply with the Easy Care Aluminium Micro Fibre Mop. After allowing the solution to work on the dirt simply go over the area again removing the solution and the dirt from the floor - for stubborn marks repeat this process.
Refreshing Your New Floor
To keep the floor looking new it is recommended to use the Easy Clean Lacquered Flooring Refresher, this prevents dust build up, adds antistatic and anti-slip properties as well as restoring the floor to its original sheen. Prior to application it is reccomended all loose dirt is swept and removed from the surface followed by using the Easy Clean Lacquered Flooring Intensive Cleaner to ensure the refresher is applied directly to the flooring surface and not layered ontop of any stubborn dirt, ensuring the best results.
As a ready solution this is ideal to quickly refresh your flooring and to maintain that new look, this is recommended 2-3 times per year dependant on wear and foot traffic.
All the products related to maintaining this flooring will be available to purchase at very competitive prices after you have selected your flooring and added to the basket.
If this does not answer all of your questions or you wish for some further advise please do not hesitate to contact us.
