Why Choose Bamboo Flooring for Your Home
When you enter a building you become aware of several things. You notice how pristine the rooms look, how fresh the air smells and how friendly the people are. One of the items that will make an immediate impression on the crispness of the décor is the flooring. Bamboo flooring can be quite prestigious looking, yet very affordable.
Bamboo flooring is largely manufactured within the countries of Asia. The most common bamboo used in the process is Moso. The bamboo floors are very similar to the more expensive hardwood floors, yet are much more ecologically friendly and cost much less to maintain. Bamboo is stronger and lasts longer than hardwood floors and is not susceptible to insets and termites. When we look at the testing procedure used to measure the hardness of wood bamboo comes in at 1820 while Oaks can measure in the 1300s and Maples in the 1400s.
In the process and manufacturing of bamboo flooring, the grains are produced to go in both horizontal and vertical directions. This can give your floor a very clean cut and symmetric look, which brings out the sharp and subtle tones you want to impress your visitors with. The standard in wood and bamboo floors is the tongue-and-groove method of installation. You can get the bamboo flooring with interlocking joints as well. This type of model will allow you to simply lock the pieces together, almost like a jigsaw puzzle, which makes it very easy for a homeowner to install on their own. Floating floors and prefinished, UV-cured product is also available to the consumer.
There are a variety of colors available in bamboo flooring. The lighter color is the natural bamboo, darker bamboo has been carbonized and will reduce the hardness by at least 10% and there is a selection of dyed colors out on the market as well. The latter has the possibility of containing heavy metals or toxins.
There are several benefits to bamboo flooring that make it eco friendly. First and foremost bamboo is a renewable source. It goes quickly since it belongs to the grass family, not the wood family. Moso bamboo can actually grow nearly four feet every twenty-four hours. In the matter of a month and a half the Moso will have grown almost seven feet tall. When bamboo is harvested the roots remain intact and in the ground, so there is no reseeding needed to grow the plant. No pesticide use is required either. Another great benefit is the savings on emissions and greenhouse gasses. It is easier to ship and costs less to manufacture bamboo than it does wood flooring. Therefore, the carbon footprint is reduced dramatically as compared to other flooring products.
A few basic tips to keep in mind when caring and maintaining your bamboo flooring include cleaning the flooring with a wood mop or a soft bristle broom. Duster mops are great too. Just don’t use abrasives or oils to clean. Spills should be wiped up immediately and drip pans used when necessary. You shouldn’t where spiked heels and a rug in higher traffic areas is always an added bonus. Shine can be restored with the use of an electric buffer.
For a unique look to your home, as well as pitching in to help keep the environment healthy, bamboo flooring will add that touch of class your looking for in your home or office. Handsome, strong and durable bamboo flooring is available to fit most any personality.
Looking for Bamboo Flooring in Australia? See Bamboozle – specialist suppliers and installers of a wide range of high quality bamboo floor coverings and their unique Bamwood range, both pre finished or sanded and polished on site for home or commercial use.
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