Friday, January 6, 2012

Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring :- Hot Pressed Vs Cold Pressed

Strand woven bamboo flooring, also known as compressed-strand bamboo flooring, is considered as one of the most popular flooring choices due to its attractive pattern, matchless durability and great looks. Being moisture- and pathogen-resistant, it makes an excellent choice to install in both commercial and residential buildings. Strand woven bamboo flooring uses bamboo as its key building material. Bamboo is a type of grass that grows very fast and replenishes itself within 4-6 years of its harvest.

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How to Prevent Bamboo Flooring Problems?

Bamboo flooring is very easy to install on both wood sub-floor and concrete surfaces. However, before installing a bamboo floor, you should do some research about the product and the supplier to avoid a problem with an already installed bamboo floor.

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Bamboo Flooring Cupping - Prevention and Repairing

Cupping is a common problem with timber and bamboo flooring products. Cupping refers to the bowing of the material, resulting in a curved shape. Cupping is most commonly caused by moisture. The different sources of moisture include uncured concrete sub-floors, wet mopping, poor drainage, building leaks, leaking appliances, and moist concrete patches or levelers. Some other factors such as extremely dry conditions can also lead to cupping.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Bamboo Flooring is a Great Gift to Mankind

Bamboo is a woody perennial evergreen plant that belongs to the grass family “Poaceae” of the plants. It mostly grows in acidic and loamy soils and needs a lot of sun shine for its abundant growth.

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Bamboo Flooring is a Great Gift to Mankind

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Bamboo Flooring:Pros and Cons

Sustainability and eco-friendliness aside, what are the pros and cons of bamboo flooring?

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The Superior Physical Attributes of Bamboo Flooring

The superior physical attributes, hard nature and beautiful appearance of bamboo make it an ideal choice to install in the form of flooring in your home. Not only does bamboo flooring add a warm look to your rooms, but it also contributes to the betterment of the environment.

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