Nowadays, we are all looking for ways that we can help out the environment and do our bit. But with carpets being a lot more difficult to look after and keep clean, we often resort to laminate, despite the fact that deforestation is causing numerous problems for the world.

So, what alternative do we have? Well, grasses take a quarter of the time to mature than a tree (timber) does and Bamboo is a solid and sturdy grass that can be used to provide an alternative to hardwood. It is both strong and flexible so is an ideal replacement of wood, for flooring.

Not only that, but it looks unique and very stylish and is usually cheaper than solid wood flooring. It brings character to the room and feels warm but still bright. Buying furniture and accessories to compliment the bamboo flooring can also help make the most of your unique decor. Items such as sea-grass baskets, wooden arm chairs and a bamboo and glass coffee table are all good investments. As are curtains which have a bamboo type leaf print on them and are very popular and easy to locate right now.

Bamboo has been used in the East for many years, but it is the Eco-friendly lifestyle and global warming epidemic that has brought us in the West to consider it.

It is important that we take a few factors into account and try to research them as best we can before going ahead and purchasing this alternative flooring.

The two main factors are:
1. Urea Formaldehyde: This is a resin, or plastic that provides strength to all sorts of textiles and wood. The use of it in the past (before regulations formed) could result in toxic vapors being emitted. The use of this in bamboo floor manufacturing is inevitable. Almost all of the products that will be for sale will be regulated properly, but it is important that you check out that it definitely complies with the strict standards which are set for our safety.
2. Check that the type of bamboo your flooring is made from, is not limited and that it came from non-harmful harvesting.

Fitting.
· To create a floating bamboo floor effect with the tongue and groove type panels, you need to lay a good quality underlay and (optional) waterproof membrane. Then quite simply glue the joints together.
· You can also glue bamboo panels straight onto a sub-floor if desired.
· Or alternatively, you can nail the floor down onto wooden floorboards beneath.

Bamboo Flooring is a modern day alternative to using up our precious resources, while giving you a great looking, easy to care for floor, at the same time.

Bamboo Flooring Review is a post from: Cheap Bamboo Flooring

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Bamboo is quickly rising in popularity in the wood industry. It is now being considered as a substitute for other conventional hardwood flooring and has caught the eye of many modern-day home and office owners. Bamboo is definitely climbing fast to become the latest trend in flooring.

The interesting part of the rise of bamboo is that it’s the fastest growing woody plant in the world, but is actually the largest member of the grass family. It may not be considered as wood but as solid bamboo floors, it is valued highly due to bamboo’s ability to resist denting so the floors wear exceptionally well.

Bamboo is also a great source of renewal energy since bamboo plants mature in 3 to 5 years. Other hardwoods take about fifty to a hundred years before they are in their prime. Harvesting the stalks on their third year does not even affect the growth of the entire bamboo plant.

Compared to oak, solid bamboo floors act similarly as hardwoods in terms of dent resistance. But compared to other types of flooring they have greater dimensional stability. Bamboo may differ slightly in appearance from the usual hardwoods used but is a stronger product overall. Solid Bamboo flooring also comes in both vertical and horizontal grain.

The colors of the finished product are very attractive. They may be a dark shade of amber or light golden which greatly depends on the finish. Light golden is bamboo’s natural color while the darker amber shade is achieved through carbonization.

The installation process of solid bamboo floors is quite similar to the installation of any other ‘hardwood’ flooring that you may use. It can be nailed or glued to the sub flooring, installed over plywood, particle board, OSB or floated. It can even be installed over a radiant floor heating system.

Moisture equilibrium is no longer needed with solid bamboo flooring since it is manufactured with 6 percent to 9 percent of moisture content. This type of flooring is very easy to install so new buyers should not have a problem with it. Some may have heard of complaints about using a regular floor nailer but any DIYer can easily remedy this by using pneumatic nail gun.

New home or office owners are no longer afraid to veer from the status quo, in terms of decorating. Most like to stand out and show their individuality and upbeat personalities to everyone. Solid bamboo flooring can easily provide their new owners with a rich and smooth look that will definitely make their image look better. So don’t be afraid to try something new! Try the new trend of bamboo and stand out!

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