Bamboo Flooring Information
A collection of
information to help you learn more about bamboo
flooring.
 Advantages of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo flooring has become one of the most
popular trends in home flooring over recent
years, mainly because it is versatile,
attractive, environmentally-friendly and stain
resistant.
A
Popular Choice: Floating Bamboo Flooring
When you are in the market for a unique and
original type of flooring, then you may want to
consider floating bamboo flooring.
Bamboo: A History
Thanks to Chinese civilization and wisdom, the
west can add bamboo floors to its existing
repertory of flooring materials – much to the
delight of homeowners and interior decorators.
The History of Bamboo
Flooring
Although bamboo has been used in products for
almost 5000 years, it was only in the Ming
Dynasty that bamboo was used for flooring.
Bamboo Floor Finishes
Carbonized bamboo is the preferred choice for
flooring, but many people prefer the look of
natural bamboo.
Bamboo Flooring:
Formaldehyde and Health Concerns
Most manufacturers of bamboo flooring are
environmentally conscious, and voluntarily limit
their use of formaldehyde based glues and
finishes.
Bamboo
Flooring 101
In the climate of South China, bamboo grows
rapidly; one species can reach four feet in a
single day!
Bamboo Flooring As A Natural Air Filter
Bamboo plants are known to be one of the best
natural air filters in the world.
Bamboo
Flooring For All Price Ranges
A high quality bamboo floor is comparable in
price to a high quality hardwood floor.
Bamboo Flooring
Misconceptions
The advantages of this wonder-grass will
surprise consumers who may hold misconceptions
about it.
 Comparing Bamboo Flooring to Hardwood Flooring
Gleaming hardwood strip floors may be one of the
traditional standards in top-quality home
flooring, but bamboo flooring is quickly
becoming an often-picked environmentally
responsible alternative.
Bamboo Floors – Good or Bad for the Environment?
Bamboo is the perfect choice for those concerned
about the rainforests where many hardwood
flooring choices come from.
Caring
for Bamboo Floors
That saying about beauty being in the eyes of
the beholder may not apply to bamboo flooring.
Bamboo Flooring - A Green Design Choice
Bamboo flooring has emerged over the past decade
as THE choice for the environmentally conscious
home owner, and is often cited as a ‘green
design choice’.
 How To Install Bamboo Flooring
Follow these steps to install your beautiful new
bamboo flooring.
Innovative Flooring - Panda Not Included
One of the newest trends coming out of the
flooring industry involves the ‘innovative’ use
of bamboo to create flooring for consumers to
use in and around their homes.
Making Minor Repairs To Bamboo Flooring
As tough as bamboo floors are, they’re not
completely indestructible. The same things that
can damage a hardwood or laminated floor can
also damage a bamboo floor.
Why is Bamboo Flooring so Popular?
Although bamboo has over 1,000 species, the one
that is commonly used for floors is the species
called “Moso.”
Weather and Bamboo Floors
Does weather affect bamboo floors? The answer is
yes and no. We’ll explain why.
What
Is Bamboo Flooring?
Still largely unknown in the Western world,
bamboo flooring has definitely come into its own
- and is something that you definitely want to
consider as an option for your wood floor.
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