I have a small bathroom with old vinyl tile on the floor. Would
bamboo flooring
work? The kind that is sold in packages and can be cut to measure.
Can it be installed on top of the vinyl -- as cushioning? Tx.

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I have a small bathroom with old vinyl tile on the floor. Would
bamboo flooring
work? The kind that is sold in packages and can be cut to measure.
Can it be installed on top of the vinyl -- as cushioning? Tx.

Usually this type of flooring is not recommended for kitchens or bath as
water can get in the seams and cause all sorts of problems, such as mold,
mildew, rotting floor, rotting joists, etc.

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I have a small bathroom with old vinyl tile on the floor. Would
bamboo flooring
work? The kind that is sold in packages and can be cut to measure.
Can it be installed on top of the vinyl -- as cushioning? Tx.

Bamboo will work fine around some water (I had it in my last
kitchen) but the "Pergo" style of flooring isn't tolerant of water
at all. I don't think I'd use bamboo it in a bathroom though.
IMO, the only flooring worth a dime in bathrooms is tile. It's
easy to install, as well.

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Keith

On Dec 28, 5:56*pm, krw wrote:
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I have a small bathroom with old vinyl tile on the floor. *Would
bamboo flooring
work? *The kind that is sold in packages and can be cut to measure.
Can it be installed on top of the vinyl -- as cushioning? * Tx.

Bamboo will work fine around some water (I had it in my last
kitchen) but the "Pergo" style of flooring isn't tolerant of water
at all. *I don't think I'd use bamboo it in a bathroom though. *
IMO, the only flooring worth a dime in bathrooms is tile. *It's
easy to install, as well.

--
Keith

are u talking tongue and groove or the rolled type?

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On Dec 28, 5:56*pm, krw wrote:
In article b923e816-4149-4c9f-b5a1-3f03369352d9
@e10g2000prf.googlegroups.com, alt.home.repair,
says...

I have a small bathroom with old vinyl tile on the floor. *Would
bamboo flooring
work? *The kind that is sold in packages and can be cut to measure.
Can it be installed on top of the vinyl -- as cushioning? * Tx.

Bamboo will work fine around some water (I had it in my last
kitchen) but the "Pergo" style of flooring isn't tolerant of water
at all. *I don't think I'd use bamboo it in a bathroom though. *
IMO, the only flooring worth a dime in bathrooms is tile. *It's
easy to install, as well.

--
Keith

are u talking tongue and groove or the rolled type?

Bamboo? T&G.

It's cheap and looks rather nice. Indeed, if there are any
negatives, it's that it looks too perfect (like a bowling alley).
If I do it again (and will if I build, later this year or next)
I'll likely do it myself. Bamboo is a piece of cake to put down.
Every piece is perfect.

--
Keith

Bamboo expands somewhat less than hardwood when exposed to humidity, so it may be better in that respect. It's still not great for kitchens and bathrooms because water exposure will eventually damage it. If you put it in your bathroom, you need to be diligent about wiping up puddles.

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