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Category: Bamboo Flooring

About Bamboo Flooring

About Bamboo Flooring In a world where the concert about the durability of the materials we use is increasing day by day, bamboo flooring is like a breath of fresh air. Being environmentally friendly, but at the same time elastic and durable, bamboo flooring is the hardwood flooring solution for . . . Read more

Types of Bamboo Flooring

When having to decide on the appropriate type of bamboo flooring for a home, learning about the various grain and installation types, as well as color and texture types, will be of great help in the choice making process. Each grain, color and texture type will come with décor issues, . . . Read more

How Bamboo Flooring is Made

Bamboo flooring can be a wonderful choice for environmentally concerned customers.  When handled the right way, the flooring is durable and environmentally-friendly. The process of creating an attractive wood floor leaves very little waste. The best way to remove any doubts and concerns about the chemicals used in treating the . . . Read more

Bamboo Flooring History

Bamboo has a great, interesting history dating more than 5,000 years ago when the ancient Chinese used this versatile grass for many activities (example: arrow making, construction, weaving, books, and paper). Archeologists working in the ruins of the Neolithic village of Banpo near Xi’an, China in the Shaanxi province unearthed archives written . . . Read more

Is Bamboo Right For Me?

An increasingly popular option in new homes and renovations is now bamboo flooring. You need to understand both the advantages and the disadvantages of using this material before deciding if it fits best for your project. Advantages of Bamboo For many, advantages like eco-friendliness, durability, suitability, cost, variety of styles, . . . Read more

How to Install A Bamboo Floor

Bamboo floor installation is not much different from standard hardwood floor installation. The primary motivation for installing a bamboo floor is to save money. It can be installed in half the cost by considering to doing it yourself. The great news is that installing a bamboo floor can be an . . . Read more

How to Care for a Bamboo Floor

Bamboo flooring combines the strength and durability along with the looks many people are going for when they choose a flooring for their homes or businesses. After finalizing the installation, it is important to take good and proper care of this type of flooring to ensure its long-lasting and its . . . Read more

Bamboo: Hire a Professional or DIY?

The process of installing bamboo floor depends on the base-surface on which is applied and the type of flooring you have purchased. After understanding the process, you can decide for yourself if you want to do it yourself or call in a professional. Because there are different types of bamboo . . . Read more

Bamboo Glossary

A “A” Grade Bamboo This is bamboo has been allowed to fully mature before being harvested. This process takes from five to seven years and allows the harvested bamboo to obtain persistent coloring, and helps build a stronger resistance to mold and fungi growth. This kind of bamboo flooring has a . . . Read more

The Janka Hardness Scale

The Janka Hardness Scale is an important aspect of choosing the right wood flooring. This classification determines the durability of a particular type of wood over another. Gabriel Janka, a Austrian wood researcher invented the scale in 1906. The classification was standardized in 1927 by the American Society for Testing and . . . Read more