The demand for bamboo flooring has grown exponentially in the last few months. Homeowners are looking for bamboo flooring for its depth of color, hardness, beautiful grain, and earth friendly renewability. We'll take a closer look at bamboo flooring and learn about how you can use it in your next remodel.
Eco Friendly Bamboo Flooring
When thinking about Eco friendly building materials, bamboo is likely the first one to come to mind. It's no wonder, as bamboo grows at an unbelievable rate, sometimes dozens of inches per day. Currently, many consumers think of the thin, reedy strands of wood in bamboo roll up shades and imagine a bumpy floor that would be uncomfortable to walk on. Eco friendly bamboo flooring is created by flattening each pole of bamboo into laminated planks or squares, just like traditional hardwood flooring. The finished product is very hard and can be stained to a variety of hues. Bamboo flooring can also be compressed in a burl pattern, creating a unique look for your homes. The hues exhibited by stained bamboo can be customized from a light yellowish pine color to a deep brown that resembles traditional mahogany stains.
Bamboo flooring is one of the most popular choices for Eco friendly wood flooring, and is widely available. Although bamboo has a reputation for being very water absorbent, the same maintenance you would perform for traditional wood floors applies. Because of its exceptional hardness, bamboo is a great choice for homes with children and animals as it will resist dents and scuffing.
Bamboo flooring is sure to add value to your home for its beauty, durability, and limited environmental impact. National flooring producers have begun to carry bamboo flooring, while factories invest in state of the art equipment to efficiently keep up with demand.
Finishing Bamboo Flooring
When buying bamboo flooring, special care should be taken to consider the finish on the bamboo itself. While some bamboo flooring sells for less than $2 per square foot, it's very likely that the material is covered with an inferior UV coating. This is especially true for nail-down bamboo flooring, which would require on site finishing that may not match and lead to uneven discoloration. Try to find a flooring with the best warranty that your budget can stand, as the warranty is usually indicative to the quality of the finish.
Bamboo flooring is available in a variety of finishes, so be sure to put considerable thought into your selection. Your choice in flooring color has a direct effect on the colors you will be able to use in your furniture, walls, and trim. No matter what you choose, your new bamboo flooring will be a lasting home improvement that adds character to your home with a tiny carbon footprint.
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