Top Five Reasons to Use Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo
flooring is a unique alternative as a flooring option.
Both beautiful and durable, bamboo floors can add beauty to
any area of your home and can withstand the wear and tear
of daily life.
Here are my top five reasons to choose bamboo flooring for your home:
- Aesthetic Beauty
Contrary to popular belief, bamboo flooring is actually
a grass not a wood product. Because of this difference,
bamboo has a different look than your typical hardwood floors.
Color can be determined by the manufacturing process (length
of time carbonized) and your typical order of bamboo flooring
will be rather uniform in color and easy to match when installing.
Also, staining is now possible for bamboo floors
resulting in over thirty different styles and colors being
available. With this many choices, you’re sure to find something
to perfectly fit your style.
- Durability
Bamboo flooring is not only beautiful, it is also quite
durable. Bamboo has received hardness (strength) ratings
higher than many hardwoods. In addition to its hardness
rating, bamboo flooring is also resilient. This means
it “bounces back” after most impacts and doesn’t dent. This
resiliency is also better for your feet and back since the
floor will tend to “give” slightly and not be so hard to
walk on everyday.
- Moisture Resistance
Bamboo flooring is also a naturally water resistant material.
In addition to its natural resistance, part of the manufacturing
process includes lamination which increases its resistance
to warping. Because of this moisture resistance, bamboo
flooring can be used in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry
rooms where hardwood and laminate floors shouldn’t be used.
- The Environmental Benefits
Bamboo flooring is a sustainable material. This means
it can easily and quickly be re-grown in a reasonably short
time. Bamboo is typically harvested every four to five years
without actually destroying the plant. Also, because of
its resiliency, bamboo floors do not have to be refinished
as often as hardwood. This cuts down on the chemicals necessary
to maintain the floor.
- Easy Cleaning
Bamboo floors, like most hard flooring materials, are easier to clean than carpet. No vacuum required, just a dust mop to keep things nice and clean. And, unlike tile, there is no grout to worry about keeping clean.
Summary
Bamboo flooring is a great addition to any home.
It is an eco-friendly, easy to maintain flooring material
that can match any style you choose for your home.
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