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Bamboo, which is actually considered a grass not a tree, grow much faster than most hardwood species. Usually bamboo is harvested between three and six years. Compare that to hardwood trees, which may last from 40 years to 120 years to mature. That's clearly a big difference and was the main reason it is considered as a good selection of Eco-friendly hardwood.

Bamboo other reason is preferred by the environment is because bamboo requires very little pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticides and fertilizers can pollute the land and waters where the forests are managed. However, bamboo flooring manufacturing process to produce products which are discharged into local rivers and streams. So it is very important to make sure you buy the bamboo from leading manufacturers. Two of the top manufacturers and Ecotimber Teragren.

One of the problems with bamboo flooring is that the products come from countries where there are no rules much. Again, this is why you want to find a well-known and respected brand. Another thing to check is whether the product passed the standards set by the Federal Stewardship Council, or FSC for short. The organization of forest management certification.

Look for bamboo older than just one or two years. The best bamboo will be harvested every year five or six or more, which makes a better product because it will be more durable, hard and dense.

A positive aspect of the bamboo is the fact that it is better to areas affected by water, while the hardwood floors do not do well when exposed to water. Also, better quality bamboo is harder than many hardwoods, are stain and scratch resistant. Because bamboo is water and stain resistant, floor easier to maintain and clean. Using a wet cloth on a bamboo floor is OK, while it is not the hardwood floor the most.

One of the cons of bamboo is that basically there are only two kinds of colors: yellow hue of natural light and dark caramel tone is called amber. However, it is possible to stain natural board with various colors.

Make sure you have an experienced flooring installer to handle your work if you choose to use bamboo as a floating bamboo flooring can sometimes be difficult. Overall though, the installation is fine and will make you happy to use products that do not harm the environment.

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Carbonized bamboo flooring is made through a process called carbonization. The longer the process, the darker the bamboo flooring will be. Dark color on the bamboo flooring is acquired when bamboo undergoes pressure heating. During pressure heating, the sugar contents in the fiber darken and create a coffee-colored tone on the surface. However, this pressurized heating may also weaken the bamboo flooring from 20% to 30%.

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Bamboo flooring can be made using either a plank type method where the bamboo pieces are laminated together into planks for flooring or it can be woven together to make stranded bamboo flooring.

Homeowners trying to decide which kind of bamboo floor to choose might be confused as to what the differences in each one are and why they should choose stranded bamboo.

Bamboo planks are made by using thin strips of bamboo that are pressed together the either glued or laminated to make the flooring planks. These are strong and durable and an excellent flooring choice.

Stranded bamboo flooring is made from the excess pieces left over from making the plank flooring. These pieces of bamboo are woven tightly together, coated with an adhesive and then tightly compressed and allowed to set up. The resulting material is then cut into planks to be used as flooring.

Stranded flooring is stronger than plank bamboo flooring due in part to the adhesive coating and compression period. However, its main strength comes from the weaving process. As basket weavers can attest, weaving materials together creates a tightly locked bond that is superior in strength to unwoven materials of the same kind.

Coloring stranded bamboo flooring is the same as it is with standard plank bamboo flooring. It can be left natural and light, which is beautiful in itself or it can be colored.

Colorization of stranded bamboo can be done using carbonization or stains. Carbonizing the bamboo produces a deeper color but is still natural. On the other hand, staining bamboo flooring can produce any color desired. As with any wood flooring, the bamboo will have variations in it due to its natural grain being different throughout the wood.

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Bamboo is like a hardwood, but is not a wood at all. As a hollow-grass, it is considered a renewable resource because it grows rapidly, replenishing itself. Bamboo can reach maturity in 5-6 years, growing to 80 feet in height. Considered environmentally friendly, many people are taking a whole

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Did you know that bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant on this planet. Some species of bamboo can grow as much as 1 meter per day.

For the environmentally conscious, bamboo is critical in emitting oxygen in to the atmosphere; generating more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees does. As the fastest growing canopy, bamboo lowers light intensity and protects against ultraviolet rays, while acting as an atmospheric and soil purifier. Simply put, bamboo is a plentiful natural resource and a viable alternative to deforestation of the world's trees. Choose a bamboo floor and you are helping to curb the problem of global warming.

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Bamboo floors have a similar hardness to any hardwood floor. When bamboo goes through the manufacturing process to become flooring, the bamboo becomes hard enough to be made into solid and engineered floor planks. You would consider installing bamboo flooring in any similar location that would be good for wood floors.

Just like wood, bamboo will scratch. So, look for bamboo flooring with a solid finish on it for durability.

And just like wood, bamboo flooring can be stained. Although many people leave their bamboo floors natural preferring the lighter blonde coloring that the naturally milled bamboo offers. Keep in mind, that just like woods all stain differently, so it's also true with bamboo. So, expect some variation in your plank colorings.

Bamboo flooring comes in both a vertical and horizontal graining pattern. Check for samples to see which style you prefer ... with the grain or cross-grain cuts. The grain patterns are very different from each other, so be sure you choose the bamboo cut that is right for you.

Installing your Bamboo Floor

Bamboo can be glued to concrete slabs, stapled to wood sub-floors, and floated over most existing floor coverings. Anything you can do with wood flooring, you can do with bamboo flooring. Bamboo floors are also available in floating floor styles as well.

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2010-03-21T22:21:00.000-07:00

Carbonized bamboo flooring is a type of flooring with carbonized finishing, offering a dark amber shade on the surface similar to the color of young teak. Usually, bamboo flooring is available in two colors: natural and carbonized or caramelized.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is obtained through a process called carbonization. The longer the process, the darker the bamboo flooring will be. Dark color on the bamboo flooring is acquired when bamboo undergoes pressure heating, which is a part of the process. During pressure heating, the sugar contents in the fiber darken and attain a coffee-colored tone on the surface. However, this pressurized heating might weaken the bamboo flooring from 20% to 30%.

If the freshly cut bamboo strips are carbonized within two hours and are not exposed to treatment with boiling water, the flooring gains 8% more hardness. Boiling water treatment is, however, used in the normal carbonization process.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is available in two varieties: vertical carbonized bamboo flooring and horizontal carbonized bamboo flooring. The difference lies in the alignment of the bamboo strips.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is not used in places with heavy traffic such as shopping complexes or office buildings. This type of flooring is best suited for use in residential buildings. Mishandling of this flooring can cause scratches and denting on the surface. Proper and timely maintenance is required for carbonized bamboo flooring.

The finish applied to the surface has to be durable and capable of protecting the flooring from scratches and other damages. All edges are to be sealed so that moisture content does not accumulate beneath the flooring. It is ideal if the room moisture level can be maintained using a dehumidifier or humidifier.

Rates for installation of carbonized bamboo flooring are similar to that of common hardwood floors but will vary from one region to another.

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2010-03-21T22:19:00.001-07:00

Bamboo flooring is very sturdy wood flooring that will accent a room with wonderful beauty and grace. Bamboo in its self is a very strong wood because of the rigorous climates in which it grows. Understanding bamboo flooring may sway you to consider it as your next wood flooring choice. This article will examine some different types of bamboo flooring you might consider for future home improvement project.

Learn A Little About the Bamboo Tree

Bamboo is actually a member of the grass family. It grows to heights of nearly 125 feet tall. The climates in which bamboo trees grow is one of the contributing facts to its durability and strength to endure harsh wear and tear.

The climates where bamboo grows are usually very cold or extremely hot. Bamboo grows considerably fast, reaching it full maturity in 6 years or so. Bamboo makes a great tree to harvests for bamboo flooring material.

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When it comes to bamboo your color selection is a bit limited. You have either blonde or light colored bamboo or you will find darker bamboo wood. The bamboo is smoked to give it the darker color. This process is called carbonizing the bamboo. The color is very close to a Carmel color when processed correctly.

Vertical Bamboo Flooring

When the bamboo flooring takes on a vertical look it is because of the process in which the wood flooring was created. They take bamboo strips and lay them on their edges. The wider side of the strips is bonded together giving it the vertical look. Vertical bamboo flooring is very attractive in smaller spaces.

Horizontal Bamboo Flooring

In order to give the bamboo flooring a horizontal effect they must lay the bamboo strips on top of each other and then bond them together. They will use a little wider strip than they do when creating vertical bamboo flooring. Some experts will argue that horizontal bamboo flooring is a little harder flooring surface over the vertical flooring.

Bamboo flooring is an excellent choice of flooring and extremely durable. You should check with local flooring contractors in your area to see what they feel about bamboo flooring material. You may decide to install this in your next den or kitchen project.

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2010-03-21T22:15:00.000-07:00

Flooring plays an important role in beautifying the appearance of the house. There are different types of flooring products available on the market to decorate your house or office. Bamboo flooring has become a much preferred option among homeowners.

Bamboo flooring is a new trend for household and commercial flooring and is an alternative to traditional hardwood flooring. Bamboo flooring has emerged as a popular choice of flooring by environmentally conscious consumers and has gained popularity as a ?green," environment-friendly product. Bamboo flooring has gained popularity by its unique appearance, rich color, and durability.

Bamboo flooring colors are important when selecting bamboo flooring products. Bamboo flooring colors are mainly available in two types: natural and carbonized. The natural color is golden or blonde whereas the carbonized color has darker, coffee-based hues. The darker caramel shade is obtained upon pressure steaming and carbonization.

In addition to these two basic colors, bamboo is obtained in many different colors by staining the unfinished product. Most popular bamboo flooring colors are heather grey, pink sand, off-white, taupe, pistachio, tan, gold, caramel, patriot blue, California gold, Aztec gold, mustard yellow, antique bronze, charcoal, coffee, orange leather, orange, coco, pecan, golden oak, Brazilian cherry, turquoise, ranch green, black, scarlet red, burgundy, ash brown, granite, and bold blue. These bamboo flooring colors neither fade nor change, even if exposed to sunlight or electrical light.

Manufacturers are mindful of staying in touch with the clients' requirements, and they constantly develop new bamboo flooring colors that ideally suit their customer's bamboo flooring needs.

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Caring For Your Bamboo Floor

Once you have had your beautiful new bamboo floor installed you can insure that it looks great and sees many years of use and enjoyment by properly caring for it. Bamboo flooring is very tough and wears much better than most other types of hardwood floors. By protecting it from possible damage you will ensure its longevity. It will be a source of enjoyment for your family and guests for years to come. Below are a few tips to set you on the right path to provide the care that your bamboo floor requires for that long life that it deserves.

First and foremost, if you are using rugs on your bamboo floor make sure that they do not have a rubber backing. Rubber backed rugs can easily damage a wooden floor and bamboo is no exception. The rubber coating does not allow the floor to breathe properly and can lead to discoloration of your bamboo floor.

In this same vein, make sure that you place protective pads under any furniture legs that are in contact with your floor. Make sure to use pads that are backed with felt or thick fabric. This will prevent the pressure of the furniture from leading to an indentation in the bamboo flooring over time. Never allow heavy furniture to be dragged across your floor. This could lead to unsightly gouging and scrapes. Deep enough places would be much more expensive to repair than it would be worth so you really want to do what you can to prevent them.

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One thing to do is to prevent any spills when possible. If a spill is allowed to sit for an extended period of time on your bamboo floor it could lead to discoloring. Make sure to get your spill up as quickly as possible when they happen. Usually you can easily remove simple spills by wiping up whatever was spilled and then lightly cleaning the area with a damp rag and a little vinegar water. Some manufacturers may recommend a certain type of cleaner better suited for their particular type of floor. If the manufacturer recommends a certain type of cleaner then you should try to use that brand if possible so that you do not potentially void your floor's warranty.

This goes for general cleaning as well. Make sure that you use a soft bristle broom to sweep your floor free of dust and dirt often so that it does not have a chance to accumulate and cause damage to your beautiful floor. A dust mop can make a very good tool to use due to the fact that it does not have bristles that may possible leave minute scratches that can lead to damage over time. Prevention can be a very powerful tool in this case. By placing a doormat at each entry, you can ensure that family and friends don't track dirt onto your beautiful floor that you will have to worry about cleaning up. A friend suggested that I keep an ancient Asian custom alive by having everyone remove their shoes as they enter. She said that it helped to encourage cultural awareness while saving her some cleaning time as well.

A Review of Bamboo Flooring

2010-03-20T20:17:00.001-07:00

What do people and flooring manufacturers really think of bamboo flooring? Well here is a bamboo flooring review, which hopefully would help.

Bamboo can no longer be just used for making picnic mats. Bamboo is now becoming more and more popular because it can now go through a process using modern techniques to become an elegant and beautiful type of hardwood flooring. It actually beats the other standard types of wood flooring in features such as hardness, durability and dimensional stability. A lot of people who use it in their homes say that it adds instant style and elegance to any area.

This floor type is a unique and refreshingly different option to give you the advantages of having laminate flooring with the durability and strength that is better than the traditional hardwood flooring.

Once you are done in the installation of your bamboo flooring, the care and maintenance needed would be similar to how hardwood floors are cared for and maintained. That would include regular dusting and sweeping, mopping occasionally and using wood cleaners.

It is also the most environmentally friendly flooring choice, as bamboo grows and matures quicker than the other trees which produce wood. You would just need to make sure that the area you would be installing bamboo flooring in would not be prone to too much moisture.

You basically have the option of choosing between horizontal and veritcal. The horizontal option is created by binding the narrow edges face up, resulting into a thin, channel pattern, while the vertical bamboo flooring is created by binding the broader edges face up, resulting in a look that is comparable to the traditional hardwood flooring patterns. Both possess a certain beauty and elegance and choosing which one to choose would entirely depend on how you want your flooring to match the rest of the furnishings of an area.

Now, although it has a drawback of having just a few choices for the color it comes in, the benefits and other great features could usually win you over. All in all, bamboo flooring is the best and most cost-effective choice for flooring. Particularly, in today's world where we should all be environmentally responsible, bamboo flooring can definitely stand out as the greatest alternative kind of floor with its fabulous appearance, functionality and practicality with the benefit of sustaining our natural resources.

Bamboo Flooring Review - Pros and Cons of Bamboo Floor

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Bamboo, which is actually considered a grass instead of a tree, grows much more quickly than most types of hardwood. Usually the bamboo is harvested between three and six years. Compare that to hardwood trees which can take anywhere from 40 years to 120 years to mature. That's a big difference obviously and is the main reason it is considered such a good Eco friendly option to hardwood.

Another reason bamboo is liked by environmentalists is because the bamboo requires very little pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticides and fertilizers can pollute the land and waters where the forests are managed. However, the manufacturing process of bamboo flooring can result in byproducts being dumped into local rivers and streams. So, it's very important to make sure you are buying bamboo from a reputable manufacturer. Two of the top manufacturers are Teragren and Ecotimber.

One of the problems with bamboo flooring is that the product comes from countries where there isn't much regulation. Again, this is why you want to look for well known and respected brands. Another thing to check for is whether the product passes the standards set by the Federal Stewardship Council, or FSC for short. The organization certifies forest management.

Look for bamboo that is older than just a year or two. The best bamboo will be harvested every five or six years or longer, which makes for a better product because it will be more durable, hard and dense.

A positive aspect of bamboo is the fact that it does better is areas that are exposed to water, whereas hardwood flooring does not do well when exposed to water. Also, the better quality bamboo is harder than many hardwoods, is stain and scratch resistant. Because bamboo is water and stain resistant, the floors are easier to maintain and clean. Using a wet mop on a bamboo floor is OK, while it is not with most hardwood floors.

One of the cons of bamboo is that there are basically only two types of colors: a natural light yellow hue and a darker caramelized tone called amber. However, it is possible to stain the natural planks with many different colors.

Make sure you have an experienced floor installer to handle your job if you choose to use bamboo as sometimes floating a bamboo floor can be difficult. Overall though, installing isn't a problem and will make you happy to use a product which isn't hurting the environment.

Teragren Bamboo Floor

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Teragren Bamboo Floor
Teragren Bamboo Floor
Teragren Bamboo Floor

Should You Install Bamboo Flooring in Your Kitchen?

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Bamboo has become a popular type of flooring in homes today, and you may be wondering if you should consider installing it in your kitchen when you do your kitchen remodel. You will find that bamboo is really a type of grass and it can be made into wooden planks that you can use for flooring. There are both finished and unfinished styles available for you to choose from too. Of course, before deciding whether or not this flooring is right for your kitchen, it's important that you look at the pros and cons.

One of the pros that you can enjoy if you install bamboo flooring in your kitchen is the fact that it is moisture resistant. While regular wood can be harmed by water, this is not a problem with bamboo. The moisture won't hurt it, which makes it a good choice for your kitchen where water often makes it to the floor.

Another pro of this type of flooring is that bamboo is a sustainable resource. If you want to do the green thing, you will find that unlike wood, bamboo is sustainable. Forests are not diminished for this type of flooring. Bamboo matures in just a few years and will grow again, since it is actually a grass.

You will find that bamboo is long lasting and durable as well. Because it is naturally strong and flexible, usually this type of flooring will last for some time. You won't have as much care for this type of flooring as you will with other types of wood either. It is low maintenance and with proper care will last for some time.

Of course, the beauty of bamboo flooring in a kitchen is one of the big pros. It gives you a natural and beautiful look that you are sure to enjoy. Although not everyone will love this style, many people will find that bamboo looks great with their kitchen decor.

There are some cons to consider, and one con is that there are certain problems with durability. In most cases, bamboo flooring is long lasting, but things like heavy furniture or even high heels can end up causing damage. The sunlight can also damage the flooring by removing the color.

The cost is another of the cons to consider if you are not sure whether or not bamboo flooring is right for your kitchen remodeling project. It can cost from about $4-10 for each square foot, which is quite a bit more than other types of flooring.

Hawa Bamboo Flooring

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Hawa Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo Flooring Sample

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Bamboo Flooring Sample
Bamboo Flooring Sample

Bamboo Flooring Sample

Bamboo Floor Problems

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Indeed there are bamboo floor problems though not as severe as you would imagine. I always believe that knowing the problem and doing something about it is the right thing to do. So if you have bamboo flooring, like me, you should pay attention to some details that may give you headaches later on. Prevention is better than cure after all so before bamboo floor problems could occur, be ready for it, or prevent it as best you can.

Very High Expectations

There are many problems with bamboo flooring. First, people are guided to expect so much from the material by overselling salespeople. The sales pitch gets more incredible each day. I am not saying that bamboo flooring is bad. I agree that it is durable, that it is beautiful, and that you can rely on its toughness. However, I advice you not to believe everything commercials say because if you would expect too much, you might not be able to properly take care of your bamboo flooring.

Manufacturing Problems

Other bamboo floor problems stem from low quality manufacturers. I say, never fall for these types of manufacturers. They use inferior materials or the way they do things are plain sloppy. I know earning profits is good but please, quality product should be the top of the matter. With low quality materials or sloppy manufacturing work, bamboo flooring problems like contractions, expansions, imperfections visually, and inconsistencies are sure to occur. A bamboo floor should be engineered properly or it would be no bamboo floor at all. Also, be aware that some manufacturers out there do not have a proper quality control system. It may be that some of their products are quiet good but others are way too unacceptable.

Maintenance Problems

A bamboo floor can produce problems for you later on if you do not maintain it properly. As I said, if you were oversold with the product, you would tend to be negligent about it. There are a lot of maintenance guides out there. I strongly recommend that you be aware of these. Also, over maintenance can also become a problem. If you are being paranoid about it and keep cleaning your bamboo floor, then the harmful chemicals from the cleaning agent you are using will cause damages. So just be careful always.

Moisturise and Stains

Bamboo is usually found in areas that have a tropical climate. Because of this, bamboo has built in resistance to water. Still, do not be overconfident about this. You should keep track of the moisture level in the room where your bamboo flooring is. I do not mean for you to buy gadgets to measure room temperature and moisture content, nothing overly dramatic really. Just be mindful about it. Also, stains are common bamboo floor problems. Too much moisture can make bamboo expand or contract. I advise you to coat your bamboo flooring with extra polyurethane or probably wax. This will prevent stains and keep the bamboo flooring shiny.

Bamboo Flooring Information

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Bamboo Flooring Information

Bamboo flooring is extremely strong, long-lasting and just plain gorgeous to look at. It's also one of the most environmentally friendly building materials on the market today.

Bamboo flooring makers use one of the hardiest species of Chinese bamboo, cut it into strips before drying and laminating it under pressure. The result is a flooring product that's stronger than maple or red oak.

Bamboo flooring is installed just like hardwood tongue-and-groove flooring, either glued together or nailed down.

Bamboo flooring typically comes in 3-foot or 6-foot lengths and with or without the distinctive bamboo 'nodes' visible in the grain.
Pre-finished bamboo flooring is usually coated with urethane, but you can also buy unfinished bamboo strips that can be sanded and finished.

Bamboo flooring comes in two colour variations - a natural blonde or a darker amber version that is the result of the wood being smoked (or carbonized) during the drying process.

Most bamboo flooring on the market today is imported from China. Bamboo flooring is comparable in price to premium hardwood flooring.

Bamboo Floor Cost

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If you are reading this, this probably means that are you doing some research on the different flooring options for your home. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling an older home, a bamboo floor should be one of the options that you seriously consider because of its value, price, and durability.

Depending on the type of bamboo, where it is grown, and its process for harvesting and preparing, bamboo flooring prices can vary greatly from one manufacturer to another. However, the prices for bamboo flooring tend to sit in the range of $2-$4 per square foot. This does not make it the cheapest option on the front end but there are invisible costs that you should consider on the back end. For one, the installation is considered fairly standard, which means there is no need to spend the extra money to hire a specialist.

While the materials are not the cheapest available on the market, a bamboo floor has the potential to save money in many other ways. For example, the durability of bamboo flooring means that it will need less replacement. Since this type of flooring is able to stand up to the high levels of household foot traffic, this can be a major selling point for households with children or pets. In addition to its ability to hold up in high-volume areas, bamboo flooring can also resist insects and moisture very well. This means that the maintenance of bamboo flooring can save time and money. Without the need to worry about termites, homeowners can save money on pesticide spraying (and the hassle and health concerns of spraying). In addition, its ability to resist moisture means less concern about the possibility of warping or other ways that moisture can destroy flooring. All of these factors are important ways that a bamboo floor can save you money.

Bamboo Floor Cleaning Tips

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Bamboo Floor Care

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Bamboo flooring is very durable. What's more, it is not difficult to maintain - by following just a few simple tips you can make sure it continues to look beautiful for years to come.

In general they must be kept free from dust and dirt since they can cause scratches on the floor. The best thing to do is to sweep the floor clean with a soft broom to avoid damage from harsh particles. It is a good idea to use wipe mats at doorways and entrances to minimize the transfer of dust and dirt from footwear.

Treat Your Bamboo Flooring Well

As far as possible, avoid walking on your new floors wearing high-heeled shoes or dirty outdoor shoes. Pressure can cause dents. The rugs you use on your floor should also be of the sort that is suitable for bamboo flooring. Since bamboo floors need to breathe, avoid rubberized rugs. Rubber can also discolor the floor.

Make sure you place protective pads preferably made of thick fabric or felt under the legs of furniture like chairs, tables, cupboards, etc. If you happen to have furniture with caster wheels, use fabric based caster cups under them. Avoid dragging heavy furniture across the floor as it can cause great damage to your floor.

Changing Places Since bamboo flooring can fade over time, it is a good idea to change the location of your furniture and rugs so that the fading is uniform all over.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

Bamboo flooring types react to direct sunlight and fade. If you have large windows that let in sunlight, you might want to use screens or curtains to protect your flooring when the rays are intense.

Miscellaneous Bamboo Flooring Care Tips

It goes without saying that any spills should be mopped up right away as they can be absorbed by the bamboo floor if ignored. Some stains can be practically impossible to get rid of. This can be avoided by timely care. You can get the best out of your bamboo flooring's durability and looks by following these maintenance tips:

* Use doormats and rugs to take the damp, dust and debris that can scratch your flooring.

* Mats and rugs must be colorfast or they can bleed onto your floor making it look unsightly.

* Vacuum your floor.

* For sticky spills, wipe as quickly as possible with a soft damp cloth. Avoid steel wool and other cleaning pads that are abrasive.

* Avoid strong cleaners or chemicals that can damage your floor.

* Do not wash your bamboo floor. Avoid dampness of any kind.

* Don't wear athletic or football cleats and sharp high heeled shoes when you walk over your bamboo flooring.

* If you have pets, trim their claws.

* If you love indoor plants, make sure there is a drip pan under the pots with space below it to allow the flooring to breathe.

* Avoid using wax, oil, soap and other household cleaners on your bamboo floor.

Wellmade Bamboo Flooring

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Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring
Wellmade Bamboo Flooring

Wellmade Bamboo Flooring

Vertical Bamboo Floor

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Why Do Some People Choose Vertical Bamboo Flooring?
Vertical Bamboo Floor
There are many considerations when putting together all the elements that go into a home remodel or the building of a new home. One of the most important things to spend some time researching is flooring and more specifically, whether bamboo flooring is the right choice. Bamboo is more popular than ever and many people are finding it to be a durable material that is more environmentally friendly than more traditional types of materials. Additionally, it comes in two formats and both formats come with pros and cons - you can choose to get vertical bamboo flooring or horizontal bamboo.

Vertical bamboo gets its look because the bamboo strips are laid on sides and then bonded together. These are laid across the floor in bunches and create a more even look. Horizontal bamboo flooring is created by taking the bamboo strips and laying them on top of one another. Some people argue that the latter method creates a stronger product because of the way the pieces are bonded together. Either way, the bamboo-based flooring should be able to hold up to the usual dents and bumps of everyday household activity at least equally or better than other traditional materials.

One of the things you will want to consider is how big the floor space is that you are trying to cover. For some floor sizes, vertical bamboo may make more sense because of its consistent look. In larger areas, you may want to consider what horizontal bamboo flooring can add to a room. There is slightly more variation in the way that horizontal bamboo looks relative to vertical bamboo flooring. Even if you decide not to use bamboo throughout the entire house, its durability may make it a better candidate in certain areas of the house that experience high amounts of foot traffic.

Stained Bamboo Flooring

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Bamboo flooring can be made using either a plank type method where the bamboo pieces are laminated together into planks for flooring or it can be woven together to make stranded bamboo flooring.

Homeowners trying to decide which kind of bamboo floor to choose might be confused as to what the differences in each one are and why they should choose stranded bamboo.

Bamboo planks are made by using thin strips of bamboo that are pressed together the either glued or laminated to make the flooring planks. These are strong and durable and an excellent flooring choice.

Stranded bamboo flooring is made from the excess pieces left over from making the plank flooring. These pieces of bamboo are woven tightly together, coated with an adhesive and then tightly compressed and allowed to set up. The resulting material is then cut into planks to be used as flooring.

Stranded flooring is stronger than plank bamboo flooring due in part to the adhesive coating and compression period. However, its main strength comes from the weaving process. As basket weavers can attest, weaving materials together creates a tightly locked bond that is superior in strength to unwoven materials of the same kind.

Coloring stranded bamboo flooring is the same as it is with standard plank bamboo flooring. It can be left natural and light, which is beautiful in itself or it can be colored.

Colorization of stranded bamboo can be done using carbonization or stains. Carbonizing the bamboo produces a deeper color but is still natural. On the other hand, staining bamboo flooring can produce any color desired. As with any wood flooring, the bamboo will have variations in it due to its natural grain being different throughout the wood.

Things to Consider

There are a few important details to take into consideration before deciding on stranded bamboo flooring. The main considerations concern the installation process.

Using nails to install the flooring can be very difficult and hard to do. The weaving process creates a very thick, strong flooring that can crack and tear during the process of installing. This is why gluing the flooring is the preferred method of laying the flooring.

Professional installations are the preferred method as they are not only skilled at the process but they are typically liable if they damage any planks and will have to replace them, a small but possibly money saving tip to remember.

Bamboo can be used in virtually any room in the house with the exception of the bathroom or any room that is exposed to high amounts of moisture. Even though bamboo is naturally moisture resistant, long term exposure to water can cause the boards to warp.

Regardless of which type of flooring is chosen, plank flooring or stranded bamboo flooring, the final product will be long lasting, and the envy of the neighborhood.

How To Clean Bamboo Floors

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After installing your laminate floors the next thing that you need to learn about is how to clean laminate floors. The first thing that you should know about cleaning laminate flooring is that it really only needs minimal care. It is a good idea to sweep your laminate regularly. By sweeping your floor you will be removing dirt and debris that could wear down the finish on your laminate floor or that could potential discolor your laminate floor.

Some laminate flooring manufacturers also recommend that you use a cleaning solution periodically to remove sticky substances from your floor, or to remove mud and other moist debris. These cleaners are also recommended on a periodic basis to help restore the finish of your laminate floor. The manufacturer of your flooring product probably will have their own brand of laminate floor cleaner and refinishing spray.

In addition to sweeping and cleaning your laminate flooring with a cleaning solution you may also need to occasionally replace damaged boards. This can be very difficult to do. One method is to use a skill saw to separate the damage board from its neighbors. Simply place the blade on the joint and press down. This will saw through the tongue and groove and allow you to remove the damaged board. If this is a glued floor then you will need to saw off the tongues on the new board as well so that it will fit in the space left by the damaged board. Apply wood glue to all four edged of the replacement board and insert it into the open space. Wipe away excess glue. That is all you will have to do to maintain your laminate flooring.

Floating Bamboo Flooring

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Bamboo flooring enjoys considerable popularity because of the high quality of bamboo as well as the durability of the flooring. It is considered an excellent hard surface, similar to oak and other hardwood flooring. There are a number of ways to install bamboo flooring. One of the easiest and fastest ways is the floating method.

Floating bamboo flooring is done by putting down a layer of plastic and foam on the surface of the subfloor, which may be tiled, concrete, wooden, or even nailed and glued down. Then, bamboo boards or planks are attached to one another by means of a water-based glue and are placed as a whole on top of the layer.

Floating bamboo flooring, cross laminated like plywood, is considered much more stable than other common floor installations. In nail-down and glue-down methods, expansion and contraction may occur in individual boards, which in turn leads to gapping and warping of the floor. This is not the case with floating floors, as the whole set up is treated as a single unit. Moreover, bamboo boards are attached to one another at the edges and not to the subfloor. Floating bamboo flooring can have a ceramic finish or an aluminum oxide finish.
Floating Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo boards used for floating bamboo flooring are wider in size, which makes it easy to install on any type of subfloor. Glue is not used in between the subfloor and the bamboo board. As a result, there is no emission of toxic materials when installing over concrete flooring.

Floating bamboo floors need expansion areas as do other types of bamboo installations. It is possible to install natural and carbonized bamboo, which are in horizontal or vertical styles.

Engineered Bamboo Floor

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Engineered Bamboo Floor

Black Bamboo Flooring

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Black Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo Laminate Flooring

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If you’re looking for a modern and a cheap flooring solution, then the best option for you is definitely the laminate floor. The bamboo laminate flooring, for instance, is very popular, especially in Europe, due to the fact that it offers the impression of real wood flooring, and mainly because it is very cost-efficient.

Although it is quite difficult to even compare hardwood flooring with the laminate flooring, there are plenty of providers that create high quality laminate flooring that can compete with the real hardwood flooring. One type of high quality flooring is the bamboo laminate flooring. This type of laminate flooring is highly appreciated because it is the perfect alternative to its much more expensive counterpart, the real bamboo flooring.

What Are the Advantages of Using Laminate Flooring?

First of all, as I mentioned above, it is obviously much cheaper than the real hardwood flooring. Second of all, the laminate flooring is maintained clean very easily because it is extremely resistant to the external damage. This is a very important aspect, especially if you have pets or children in your house.

In case you have chosen simple laminate flooring or bamboo laminate flooring, you have to also take into consideration these practical aspects. The laminate flooring is resistant to scratches and it is easy to be maintained, things which makes it the perfect choice both for your household and for your office or your place of work. Moreover, the laminate flooring is easy to install and, as concerning the aesthetic aspect, it is much similar to the hardwood flooring.

Everybody prefers cheaper flooring. Nowadays, the popular laminated flooring is in competition with the oak flooring or the bamboo laminate flooring, because it is the price that makes the difference. The designers recommend for the modern interior designs the ‘warm’ flooring, including the laminate flooring.

In fact, laminate flooring is not real parquet because it is made of a ‘photo’ that usually imitates a species of wood and that is applied over a mixture of wood - but this doesn’t lower its quality. The laminate flooring is really resistant and it is usually used in spaces with high traffic, such as the commercial places. It is very important that the laminate flooring is applied correctly, because otherwise the flooring will not last for too long.

Why Do Customers Prefer Bamboo Laminate Flooring?

The high demands in the domain of the bamboo laminate flooring are justified by its low costs and because this type of laminate flooring is already finalized, it is durable and refined. The bamboo laminate flooring is brought to the merchandisers from countries like Zaire, Mozambique, Tanzania or Congo. All high quality laminate flooring, especially the one made of exotic wood, have as a source the original country. No bamboo ‘photo’ is to be created or man-made. This is a very important aspect for the quality of the finite product.

Bamboo Flooring Unfinished

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Bamboo, a grass once conjuring up images of Pandas and rickety boats, is now being used to make quality wood floors in many North American homes. Bamboo laminate flooring is both an excellent building material and environmentally friendly; bamboo is easily renewable and matures in only five years. It is durable, strong, hard, and dimensionally stable.

Grown in China and Southeast Asia, the many species of bamboo being used for bamboo laminate flooring are harvested after four or five years, cut into strips, dried in the sun, and then laminated either vertically or horizontally into two- or three-layer pieces. Horizontally laminated planks are referred to as "face grained," and vertically laminated planks are "vertically grained." Planks vary by color, which usually comes in natural shade or carbonized (darker). Carbonized bamboo is treated with heat to give it a more amber color.

After the initial processing, the bamboo laminate flooring planks are cut into various sizes and finished with a stain. Typical finishes include; no-stain (a natural look and color), glossy (distinct shine), and matte (mottled appearance). Matte-finished laminate bamboo flooring is typically more scratch-resistant than the glossy finish. Unfinished or no-stain flooring gives the buyer more choices for finishing the flooring.

Bamboo flooring installs in the same manner as standard hardwood flooring. It can be glued to the subflooring, installed over plywood and particleboard, or nailed with a nail gun (pneumatic nail guns are preferred). After installation, laminate bamboo flooring is as easy to care for as typical hardwood floors. Entrance mats for dirt, daily dusting/sweeping, and quick cleaning of spills is all that is necessary for long-lasting, beautiful bamboo flooring.

Not to be confused with the bamboo mats that are strung together out of thinly sliced bamboo reeds, bamboo flooring is a high-quality option to make an aesthetically pleasing, beautiful floor in any home or office. Besides the benefit of helping the environment, a laminate bamboo flooring also adds a stylish, beautiful floor that will add value to your property and last for many years.

Bamboo Flooring Quality

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Bamboo Flooring Quality

Here's some information to help you choose between them.

If you're interested in bamboo flooring, it's important to know as much as possible about it. While bamboo can be produced in a sustainable and non polluting way, not every farmer is doing so. Some people are growing bamboo with large amounts of unnecessary fertilisers and pesticides, which can pollute the environment and endanger animals. Also, labour practices on some bamboo plantations are problematic.
However, a large amount of bamboo being produced for flooring is also being grown responsibly. That means that if you're concerned about the impact and ethics of your bamboo flooring, a little bit of research ought to tell you whether or not the product you're considering is worthwhile. Check to see if there's a stamp from a certifying organisation to tell you that your flooring has been grown using sustainable management.

Bamboo flooring can also range in hardness and colour. Unlike wood, which is tinted or dyed, bamboo is treated with heat to obtain darker colours. The darker the colour, the softer the bamboo will be, though it's still harder than many hardwoods. If hardness is an issue, lighter bamboos will be a better choice.
Bamboo floor construction can also be variable. Look for flooring that's made using the lowest number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and which uses glues that contain no formaldehyde. These glues are better for your health, as well as for the environment and make bamboo flooring part of a healthier, more sustainable home. Look for non toxic, environmentally friendly finishes, too.
Because of the structure of bamboo, there are no solid bamboo floors. They come in either laminated pieces or as part of an engineered floor. The thickness of the bamboo layer on engineered laminates can vary. There are also manufactured tongue and groove bamboo products made from bamboo flooring waste. Colours range between natural and dark amber, because of carbonisation. Various types of bamboo flooring are installed in different ways. Some are glued, while others are nailed and there are even some floating types of bamboo floor.

Bamboo Floor Covering

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Many people desire to decorate with green materials whenever possible. Buying environmentally friendly products is not always easy. Bamboo flooring is one of many green flooring options. Bamboo is sustainable, high quality, and continues to look good as it wears and ages.

Strength

Bamboo comes from Asia; it is both a traditional food plant and a building material. Because it is a grass it is more sustainable and quick growing than traditional hard woods from trees. Many people are surprised to find out that it is 10% stronger than Red Wood. Besides being used as a flooring material, bamboo serves many decorative and functional purposes. Bamboo screens to divide rooms are an especially popular décor item. This popularity and versatility extends to bamboo being used for kitchen work surfaces, and even to make kitchen utensils. Besides looking good, being green, and strong, bamboo has one other practical quality. All floors, especially hardwood, expand and contract with changes in temperature. Bamboo, however, does this to a much lesser extent than traditional hardwood materials, which means it often looks better longer after installation than other types of flooring.

Color

When choosing a bamboo floor you have two color options. The treated, or "carbonized bamboo" is amber in color, and the natural material tends to be lighter in color -- almost blond.

Grain

Besides color, you can personalize your floor by selecting the cut. If you tend to like simpler patterns and high modern styling, then you may decide on a vertical cut. If "country chic" is more your style, you may choose the more complex horizontal cut, because the cuts tend to show up the nodes. Be sure to shop around and look at samples before buying, this will ensure you pick out a floor that best suits your decorative tastes.

Installation

Installing bamboo flooring is about the same degree of hassle as putting in other types of floors. If you decide to forego professional installation, it may be easier for you to install the "click and lock" type of flooring. This type has pieces that snap together to form a sort of floating floor without the need for messy glues or adhesives.

When choosing a green, sustainable, and long-lasting floor for your home, bamboo is one of the best options out there. Bamboo has a wide appeal and can increase the beauty and resale value of your property. It also tends to wear very well over time so if you have a large family and/or pets creating high traffic throughout your home, you can still decorate in a stylish and sustainable way.

Prefinished Bamboo Flooring

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The idea of waxing and polishing one’s hardwood floors has pretty much disappeared from the homeowner’s memory. Realizing the user-friendliness is now a requirement for product success, hardwood flooring manufacturers have created advanced urethane flooring finished which can be applied at their factories and which dry under ultraviolet lights in a matter of minutes.

The Finishing Process

Because the finish is factory applied, it will be put on the flooring in a dust-free environment, and several thin coats are applied each being dried under ultraviolet lights before the next is added. Most prefinished hardwood flooring has between six and ten coats of urethane, producing a highly wear resistant result.

While both Polyurethane and Acrylic urethane will produce a clear hard finish, the durability of prefinished hardwood flooring can be enhanced with the addition of either ceramic or aluminum oxide particles to the urethane; aluminum oxide is the favored additive because of the abrasion resistance it provides.

Finally, acrylic-impregnated prefinished wood flooring is strengthened by having acrylic injected into its fibers, and sealed with a urethane “wear layer.”

For those who are having homes built. Or a mew floor installed, the use of prefinished hardwood flooring eliminated the extra wait involved while their hardwood floors are sanded, stained, varnished, sanded again, and varnished again. Trying to put six to ten coats of varnish on and unfinished floor, and having to wait for each one to dry, would try the patience of Job himself--not to mention the fumes of sawdust and varnish permeating the entire house.

Prefinished hardwood floors are also low-maintenance. A weekly vacuuming with a soft brush, and a vacuum with rubber coated wheels, followed by a swipe with the cleaner/shiner recommended by the floor’s maker which you’ll be able to find at the retailer which sold you the flooring, is all that’s required.

Disadvantages of Prefinished hardwood Flooring

Prefinished wood flooring, however, is not without its drawbacks. One of them is that, in order to make allowances for any irregularities either in the sub-flooring or in the flooring itself, prefinished wood flooring is usually produced with beveled edging. While beveled edges are usually less conspicuous than square ones, they can be a hindrance during sweeping or mopping.

And the number of colors available in prefinished hardwood flooring is still rather limited, although the flooring manufacturers are doing their best to introduce new ones. But trying to custom match a new prefinished hardwood floor to the existing floors in your home may be very difficult.

Golden Arowana Bamboo Flooring

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Golden Arowana is a trademark of Wellmade Wooden & Bamboo Products in Nanjing, China. Golden Arowana is one of the finest bamboo floors made by Wellmade. The quality control standards that starts during harvesting and continues until maturity ensures it to be a premium quality in Asia and abroad.

The quality of Golden Arowana bamboo flooring has been successfully compared with any other bamboo flooring for testing the class and superiority. It has emerged with excellence and meeting the desired standard of value-brand manufacturing in bamboo flooring. Wellmade hosts their own site on the internet gives you a precise and valuable tour to Golden Arowana bamboo flooring.

Golden Arowana bamboo flooring like all other bamboo floorings is a natural and renewable resource for home décor. It is an inexpensive way to make your home look great and feel warm with its glaze and natural colors that soothes your living style. It is eco friendly and called the Green Alternative rightly by many sensitive home lovers and architects, who support the use of environment friendly natural resources at every stage of the life cycle.

Golden Arowana is harvested between 5-6 years when it becomes the tough grass to be used for flooring. Whereas, hardwood takes a very long time to be re-harvested or replenished. Golden Arowana bamboo flooring is as firm as any natural hardwood floor. It is hardwearing, stain fighting, and moisture-resistant in nature. Pre-finished bamboo floors are installed immediately just by nailing and gluing and takes less than a day to be ready for heavy use. Denting and scratching are less visible on laminated bamboo floors and there are simple ways to cover up these marks easily.

Golden Arowana bamboo flooring is harder than red oak and this guarantees its resilience in comparison to hardwood floors. Golden Arowana is not treated with any harmful or hazardous chemicals that could be injurious to safe living. If you vacuum your home regularly then your floor will not accumulate any dust that sometimes might cause allergic reactions.

Golden Arowana is bonded and laminated with formaldehyde emissions of .02 ppm, which is significantly less and meets almost all European and US standards for hazard free living.

Moreover, Golden Arowana is designed finest and coated best for perfect glazed finish. It is double coated with aluminum oxide for better performance and longevity. It is manufactured with special care so that the floor is naturally dust, dirt, and allergen resistant. It is protected with UV coats to prevent fading. However, with prolonged use if color fades it can be refinished and redone repeatedly.

Buy Bamboo Flooring

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Buy Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo is a great "green" option for home flooring. Because bamboo is a grass rather than a tree, it is more eco-friendly than other hardwood floor options. Since it can be harvested every six years, bamboo is a renewable source. Bamboo also is more durable than many hardwood floors. Here are some tips for buying bamboo flooring.

Bamboo Flooring Durability

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Why Is Bamboo For Me?

With a warm and inviting look, a bamboo floor makes a great addition to any house. The great durability and ruggedness of the material makes it a perfect choice for high traffic homes such as those with very active pets or even children. Strand woven bamboo is one of the most stable woods suitable for wood floors Bamboo is also very eco-friendly. It can be planted, grown, and harvested with little to no impact on the environment around it. Due to its rapid growth process, bamboo is much more eco-friendly than the other slower growing hard woods.

Some of the other benefits of a Bamboo Floor include:

Easy to clean
Allergen Free
Can be sanded and refinished just like other hardwood floors
Coordinates easily with any room décor
Excellent for commercial use or high traffic areas
Environmentally safe & friendly
Moisture resistant
Minimal shrinkage / minimal expansion
Aesthetically sound
Less sanding and refinishing than most other hardwood floors
So Why Does Bamboo Hold Up So Well?

Bamboo is a naturally durable wood. This combined with the process of lamination that it goes through to produce the end result planks creates a product that is extremely resistant to damage.

TIP: One thing to consider when choosing your floor is whether to choose standard bamboo or strand woven bamboo. While both are quite beautiful, strand woven bamboo planks are actually made from strips of bamboo that have been compressed and bonded together. While this leads to a tougher product than even regular bamboo flooring, it can sometimes be limited on color choices depending on which supplier you decide to use.

But What If?

One thing that most people worry about with wood floors in general is "what if I spill something on it?" Never fear, unlike most hardwood floors, as long as it does not sit for a long period of time, spills will not affect a bamboo floor like it does a standard wood floor. Also, clean up is a snap! Just a simple dry mop and a little bit of vinegar water will have it looking good as new. If the unimaginable happens and you have *queue the dramatic music* a scratch... No worries! Bamboo is very easy to sand and lay down a little finish. Ta dah! Good as new and no expensive replacing or other such headache.

Tip: It is possible that over time the finish on your floor may fade. To be able to keep the color change as even as possible you should try changing your furniture around from time to time. This will allow the entire floor to get equal amounts of wear. Some manufacturers are selling bamboo floors that are said to resist fading. This would be a definite option to keep in mind!

No matter what the reason for choosing your new strand woven bamboo flooring, you will be able to enjoy it for years to come. With an unmatched durability you will be pleased with your beautiful new bamboo floor.