For some reason i wanted a separating line between the floor and the bamboo.
Bamboo flooring under cabinets.
Bamboo flooring can handle drips just fine it s when drips become puddles and those puddles reach a plank s seam you can have problems.
Can i install bamboo flooring under my kitchen cabinets and island.
The contractor found the stainless steel and i had a local sheet metal company make the necessary bends to fit around the corners.
Put all the base cabinets in place then mark a line on the subfloor corresponding to the front edge of the toekick.
For installations that go over existing flooring in kitchens where cabinets are already installed i leave a 1 4 gap for expansion and trim out around the cabinets with matching quarter round from the flooring supplier.
Bamboo is durable easy to clean water resistant and it complements a wide range of decor styles.
One small detail that most people won t notice is the stain steel toe kick under the base cabinets.
I have been installing laminate flooring since the product first became popular.
The short answer is yes for a nailed down or glued down floor and no for a floating floor.
While it is true that bamboo flooring is harder than most hardwood flooring options it is still relatively soft and can suffer from scratches dents and marks caused by a variety of objects.