Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring is making a comeback as natural and durable flooring material. More durable than most hardwoods, bamboo is technically a grass and can therefore be harvested every five years. Bamboo flooring is making a comeback because it's one of the few truly natural and environmentally friendly flooring products. Hardly any other flooring product combines such extremely high comfort with natural properties and the finest design. Not to mention the availability of this renewable resource means that homeowners can rely on bamboo's steady supply and stable prices in the future.

Other benefits include the low-maintenance upkeep. Bamboo floor maintenance is similar to that for other pre-finished products, requiring sweeping or vacuuming and the occasional damp mopping. Bamboo flooring can be sanded and refinished like any other solid or engineered wood flooring products. Because of bamboo rapidly renewable nature, good quality bamboo is less expensive than most hardwood flooring. Discount warehouses offer lower-priced bamboo products, although the quality is often lower.

Bamboo floor products are typically factory pre-finished and can be installed in the same manner as other hardwood flooring. Solid bamboo flooring must be nailed or glued to the sub-floor, and engineered flooring can be installed as a floating floor, using glue only at the joints. Floating bamboo floor products can be installed over radiant floor heating systems. Bamboo is available unfinished and can be sanded and finished on site. Like other solid floorings, bamboo should acclimate outside of its packaging in the room for several weeks prior to installation.

Bamboo flooring compares favourably with traditional solid select wood floors, and given it is already sanded and finished with durable coatings, is capable of being quickly installed ready for use, has no toxic fumes and minimal disruption. Coupled with its price advantage, Bamboo floor products are creating significant interest for their aesthetic and other performance qualities over existing hard wood alternatives. In summary, Bamboo provides a highly competitive commercial product.