Mar
13
2010

Floating bamboo flooring is one of several methods of installing a bamboo floor. It is also the installation that is easiest for homeowners to do without using a professional installer. Nailing and gluing are the two other installation processes that are used. Do-it-yourselfers should not attempt the nailing process to install bamboo as the wood [...]
Mar
13
2010

Do-it-yourselfers who like to tackle new projects will find that bamboo floating flooring is a perfect choice when trying to decide on new flooring. Bamboo flooring installations vary and include nailing, gluing and floating, with floating being the best option for non-professionals. Bamboo wood is difficult to nail through and can splinter if not done [...]
Mar
12
2010

When looking for durable, strong flooring, many people are turning to solid bamboo flooring to beautify their homes and have a floor that will last for many years. Traditionally, strong floorings have been made from hardwoods like oak and pine. However, with much of the world focused on sustainable products that are long lasting, bamboo [...]
Mar
12
2010

As more and more flooring choices hit the market consumers are faced with a growing number of options when they decide to install new flooring or are building a home. One of the newer trends in flooring is bamboo and carbonized bamboo flooring is just one choice in the bamboo flooring family. Carbonized bamboo flooring [...]
Mar
12
2010

Most homeowners and builders know that when they decide to install bamboo flooring they have to decide on colors and construction type, such as horizontal, vertical or strand woven. However, what many may not know is that they also need to decide on engineered or solid bamboo flooring and that there is a distinct difference [...]
Mar
12
2010

With the many different types of bamboo flooring available homeowners can be overwhelmed when trying to make a decision on which on they should use. Just knowing they are installing an eco-friendly flooring is enough to make some homeowners happy and they are content letting a salesperson guide their decisions as to which one they [...]
Mar
10
2010

Bamboo laminate flooring is a new addition to the great line of laminates that are available for homeowners. Laminates are a popular alternative to wood floors due to their ease in installation, ease of maintenance and they are typically less expensive. Laminate flooring doesn’t last as long as traditional hardwoods. It can last 10-15 years [...]
Mar
10
2010

Deciding to install bamboo flooring isn’t the only decision; it’s actually only the beginning. In addition to colors and patterns a decision has to be made on what type of bamboo flooring. There are laminate bamboo floors, plank bamboo floors and strand woven bamboo floors. Each one is an excellent choice in its own right [...]
Sep
30
2009

The decision to install bamboo flooring is a wise decision on many levels; it is beautiful, long lasting, economical and better for the environment than other wood floorings. However, making the decision to install bamboo flooring is only part of the decision; next it is time to decide on what type of bamboo. Stranded bamboo [...]
Sep
29
2009

Bamboo flooring is a very popular flooring choice today and yet many people don’t know very much about it. First, simply due to the structure of bamboo, there are no solid bamboo floors. Bamboo floors are made from engineered bamboo planks. The entire floor is bamboo, so in that sense bamboo solid flooring is possible, [...]