In a world increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the things we use, bamboo flooring is like a breath of fresh air. Environmentally sound, yet resilient and durable, bamboo flooring is the hardwood flooring solution for those who are looking for a beautiful floor without having to sacrifice quality, cost, or the environment.
The Durability of Bamboo Flooring
For those who find it hard to comprehend just how bamboo flooring can possibly be more durable than other types of wood, consider this: regular trees will bend and eventually crack in heavy winds and turbulent weather. Bamboo is not like regular wood; it is pliable and resilient, and bends under the same conditions that would cause other trees to break.
The Sustainability of Bamboo Flooring
While bamboo flooring is one of the hardest, most durable types of wood flooring out there it is also one of the kindest to Mother Nature. Technically, bamboo is classified as a grass, which means that it grows at a rapid rate. The reason that the harvesting of trees is so devastating to the environment is because they take anywhere from 15 to 100 years to become fully mature. Bamboo can be harvested every five to seven years, making it a more economically and environmentally sound solution for beautiful hardwood flooring.
Unlimited Flooring Options
Contrary to popular belief, bamboo flooring is available in just as many colors, grains and styles as traditional hardwood floors, if not more. Bamboo flooring can give your décor any of the looks you are going for, from the classic down-home feel to the contemporary, chic look that so many are looking for today.
Don’t limit yourself with traditional wood flooring. Sustainable, environmentally-friendly products are the new thing and for those who want to keep up with the times, bamboo flooring is the perfect solution. When it comes to durability, style, and sustainability, bamboo flooring is an obvious choice.
Check Out These Resources
Before you make any purchasing decision that will last as long as a bamboo floor can, it makes sense to learn as much as you can about the product you are considering buying.
Whether it’s information on the manufacturing process or information about alternatives to what you’re considering, it’s always a smart decision to be a smart consumer.
Is Bamboo Right For Me? – Determine whether or not bamboo is the best choice for your project.
Types – Learn about the different types of bamboo: horizontal, vertical, strand-woven and more.
Buying Guide – Learn what questions you need to ask in order to make an informed bamboo flooring purchase decision.
Cleaning & Care – Find out how easy it is to care for a bamboo floor.
FAQs – Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about bamboo flooring.
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Hi, I would like to redo a bathroom floor. I would like to use a wood or woodlike material. What would you recomend?
If you are looking at a bathroom there’s only a couple of wood look products I would recommend. One that’s become very popular in recent years is wood grain porcelain tile. It will have roughly the look and feel of wood but is totally water resistant and very durable. If the coldness of tile is an issue for you, I’d look at luxury vinyl tile. It’s easy to install, very water resistant and looks good. It’s also quite thin so it shouldn’t mess with existing fixtures and vanities. I have to redo my bathroom floor in the next couple of months and I plan to use luxury vinyl tile.
We have a basement with radiant heat and would like to use the stand bamboo flooring will that work?
How do I remove a stain from a bamboo floor? The stain looks like coffee.
Thank you.
can you screw down bamboo
Recommended installation method would be to nail down over a 3/4″ plywood subfloor with 1 1/2″ – 2″ nails or if you have a concrete subfloor you will need to glue down.
can you use a steam mop (for instance Shark steam pocket mop to clean an engineered bamboo floor
Hi Andre,
I would not recommend using any type of steam mop on a Bamboo Floor. It is best just to sweep your floor and mop with a dampened cloth with water. (A splash of vinegar will help as well) You will want to stay away from any harmful chemicals or steam mops when cleaning your floor as it could have a negative effect on the surface of the material.
Thanks,
Julian