So
you want bamboo flooring, eh?
Bamboo flooring is made from
quick growing bamboo stalks, found throughout most of
southeast Asia. Bamboo grows to a height of 60 feet
within the first several months of growth!!! The bamboo
stalks, which are really a species of grass, are harvested
every 5-6 years. It is cut into strips, and then laminated
into flooring planks. Bamboo floors offer tremendous
interior design flexibility. Bamboo isunique and beautiful,
and a great alternative to other hardwoods.
Bamboo flooring is becoming increasingly popular for
many reasons. Bamboo provides a unique grain and distinctive
coloring, at less than the cost of a traditional hardwood
floor. Bamboo floors install just like traditional hardwood
but are more stable and harder than most hardwood species.
This beautiful product work well in any decor or room
setting. Bamboo now comes in over 30 colors, complimenting
any interior design
During the manufacturing process,
bamboo is treated to prevent insect and mildew damage
and to conform to both residential and commercial fire
prevention standards. Most manufacturers produce this
product prefinished, ready for installation whether
nail down or glued directly to a concrete surface, as
it is a laminated (engineered) product. Maintenance
for this product is the same as most prefinished flooring
products, light damp mop on occasion, with frequent
sweeping and/or vacuuming.
Benefits of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo floors offer several
benefits that make them the choice flooring material
for many homeowners. Our October, 2003 survey found
the these reasons to top the list:
37% - Cost of bamboo flooring
28% - Easy of installation
22% - Hardness/Resistance of Bamboo
13% - Environmentally Friendly Flooring Material
Feel free to browse our galleries
of bamboo flooring pictures on the right, or visit one
of our top companies to find the reasons to use bamboo
floors in your home!
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and Maintenance of bamboo Floorss
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