Prefinished Bamboo Installation- Hudson, NH

This was a very unique project because a previous contractor had improperly installed flooring, so we had to undo the damage and then re-install the flooring to meet other existing floor surfaces, ensuring smooth transitions throughout the first and second floors. 

So the first phase of this project was removing the flooring that had been improperly installed. The previous contractor had actually installed the materials backwards!!




When the previous contractor installed the flooring backwards they had a very difficult time finishing the last few pieces against the wall. Pry-bars and screw drivers were used to get the last row together and, as you can imagine, this left the baseboards very damaged.

Using shims to prepare the transitions where the bamboo flooring will meet the existing tile is a way to ensure the two surfaces are level and flush.

The green underlayment is a padding used between the subfloor and the bamboo. This helps soften the floor and quiets noise levels caused by foot traffic.

The transition between bamboo and tile will be smooth due to proper preparation

Here is another smooth transition between newly installed bamboo and existing tile

We took off approximately 1/8" of the baseboards to remove the damage using flush-cut saws and Hepa vacuums to maintain air quality. 

This was all done without having to remove the baseboard from the walls, which was glued and screwed with trim screws. 

We then leveled the subfloor, repaired the damaged baseboards, and installed the prefinished bamboo in the first floor entry way and second floor hallway.