Mar 12 2010
Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring
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 should use. However, an informed homeowner will want to know about the different types of bamboo flooring so they can make their own decision. Strand woven bamboo flooring is one type and the topic of this discussion.
Strand woven bamboo flooring is considered by many to be the best type of bamboo flooring available. Many people choose laminate bamboo flooring which is made by gluing strands of bamboo together and pressing them using extremely high amount of PSI to form a strong bond. Strand woven bamboo flooring is made from fibers created from shredded bamboo cane.
Strand Woven Bamboo Floor available at EcoTimber.com
After the bamboo is shred, the fibers are woven together to create a much denser material than bamboo planks created in the laminate process. The woven fiber material is compressed using extremely high PSI and high heat. This creates a stronger material to which a bonding coat is added to make it even more durable and strong.
Strand woven bamboo flooring is available in the natural bamboo color of blond or deeper, richer amber colors that are achieved through carbonization. Some manufacturers also offer strand woven bamboo flooring in stained colors which give homeowners more options when they go to choose their floors.
Strand woven bamboo flooring for all its beauty and strength has one downside, it is difficult to nail down and can crack and break if nails are forced into it. For this reason, a professional installer should be used when putting the flooring system in. Strand woven bamboo flooring should be glued to the substrate system.
A professional installer will know this and will not suggest that nails be used. This is one way to tell if the installer is knowledgeable in the flooring business. Additionally, strand woven bamboo flooring should not be used as a base layer for any flooring as it can cause issues with structural integrity, thus it should only be used as surface flooring.
Strand woven bamboo flooring offers the same eco-friendly properties as other types of bamboo flooring with an added recycling property. When the planks are cut for the bamboo flooring system, any excess or overage is returned to the weaving process to be used again. This prevents waste from being thrown away which defeats the purpose of the sustainability.
Strand woven bamboo flooring brings beauty and sustainability together in one place to create a floor that is capable of blending with any décor, from casual to formal and everywhere in between. Builders and homeowners should make sure they are purchasing a quality bamboo and using a professional installer in order to achieve the results they want and assure themselves that it will last for many years to come.
-Sharon Chapman
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