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Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Mar 30, 2015 6:16 PM CT

Hey guys,

I installed about 1200 sqft of click-lock bamboo in my house last fall. I have several spots that have gaps that need to be drawn in. I know that floor straps are traditionally used for glued T&G floors. Has anyone used them to draw in click-lock with any success?

regopitMember since Feb 2013Mar 30, 2015 8:51 PM CT

Do you think that the gaps will close as the weather changes or are the gaps that big that they will not close.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Mar 30, 2015 8:59 PM CT

They are too big. It is incredible how much that it shrunk. Where I have already out on base and shoe it has crept out from underneath the shoe by over 1/4″ in spots. They were acclimated for over a month.

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Mar 30, 2015 11:13 PM CT

thats definitely a lot how much they shrunk

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Mar 31, 2015 1:42 AM CT

U need some pictures

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Mar 31, 2015 3:40 AM CT

I will post some pics this evening when I get home from work.

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Mar 31, 2015 9:03 AM CT

ya pictures are always great

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Mar 31, 2015 5:59 PM CT

Here are the pics. This is about average for the shrinkage under the shoe.

regopitMember since Feb 2013Mar 31, 2015 8:37 PM CT

What did you put this over

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Apr 1, 2015 10:00 AM CT

It is laid over an exsisting hardwood floor + an underlayment pad.