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.

It is beautiful, very resilient, and comes in just about as many colors, and styles - just like wood floors. This article will tell you about the great new possibilities that this offers.

The Processing of Bamboo

Bamboo flooring is made from bamboo that is cut into strips and then glued together. It is then put together and pressed, in one of two ways - either with three layers of horizontally aligned bamboo, or with the center layer running counter to the outer layers. With this latter pattern, it is stronger, and less likely to warp. The bamboo may be boiled, which tends to give it a rich brown color, similar to wood, and they call it carbonizing the bamboo. There is no stain on carbonized bamboo, but other bamboo flooring does also come in over 30 colors.

The Resilience of Bamboo

Various types of bamboo are used in wood flooring, and naturally, some of it is harder than other forms. Also the treatment involved is a determining factor on its resilience. Carbonizing bamboo, while looking very elegant, also softens the bamboo by as much as 30%. The various finishes also help to determine a product’s life span. Bamboo floors are often sold with a warranty to last either 10 or 30 years.

The Uses of Bamboo

Bamboo flooring can be used in any situation where a wood floor could be placed. Obviously, you would not want to put it on floors that are exposed to high levels of moisture - such as a bathroom floor. It now comes with tongue and groove - from some manufacturers. It is usually glued in place, but a particular kind may not be recommended for a floating floor.

Bamboo flooring is just as elegant as any wood floor. Your nearest building supply store may already carry several styles. While there, you may also want to consider looking at bamboo veneer, bamboo furniture, and other beautiful bamboo products.




 

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