[PetrolBlueSC]

I installed Cali Bamboo a few years ago. They told me to glue the groove and push together. After a couple years the planks started to separate. I am about 3/4's finished with redoing the downstairs. I am pulling up 6 rows and then nailing them back down. The bamboo is really tough and I have only messed up a couple of pieces that couldn't be put back down. The key to nailing bamboo is having the right nailer. I am using a Model 50P Powernail with 1 1/2 inch cleats. You can rent the nailer from a Homedepot tool rental. They have cleats for sale also. Nailers for less wood (oak and such), may not work on bamboo. The bamboo is much harder.

My wife has been helping me, and has actually become more impressed with the bamboo after tearing it up and nailing it back down. We have abused it, and it still looks great.