We Know: All About Bamboo Flooring What is bamboo? Bamboo is a plant with long woody, often hollow, stems. Technically, it is not harmed by harvesting because of the short growth cycle of approximately five years. It grows in dense clumps in tropical and semitropical regions. The stems of the bamboo plant are used to furniture, for building, as canes and fishing rods. How does bamboo-flooring compare to than other flooring? Bamboo can be made to look like other wood flooring, or because of its makeup, can be used to create beautiful and elaborate designs. It is a fast growing, renewable resource that is a very hard and dimensionally stable. Floors made from bamboo are a great choice for many areas of the home where you might use hardwood. It is also anti-microbial, and water resistant. Bamboo flooring is also slightly less expensive than hardwood flooring. How do I choose quality bamboo flooring? Interview your salesperson about the quality and origin of the bamboo flooring. Ask about wall thickness, color, structure, density, and strength to provide the necessary raw material for bamboo flooring. Ask for Mao bamboo, which grows up to two feet on the first day after sprouting from its underground root and attains its maximum height of 60 to 90 feet in six months. Find out the age of the bamboo before harvesting, if possible. Greater hardness is obtained when it is allowed to grow until the bamboo reaches six to eight years of age. Does bamboo flooring come in different shades and colors? Bamboo flooring can be processed for a variety of natural wood tones. Some manufacturers present bamboo in an array of designer colors. Who should install my bamboo flooring? A professional or at least some can install bamboo flooring who has installed wood floors before. When installing bamboo flooring yourself, be sure to use the guidelines set forth by the National Hardwood Flooring Association (NWFA).
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