Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bamboo Flooring Advantages

By Willie Green


Bamboo floorings are quite unique. Both beautiful and durable, bamboo floors can add beauty to any area of your home and can withstand the wear and tear of daily life.

Below are the top five reasons why you should choose bamboo floorings:

Aesthetic Beauty

Most people think that bamboo is a kind of wood, but this isn't true. This is why bamboo has a different general appearance when compared with hardwood floors. Colour can be determined by the manufacturing process (length of time carbonized) and your typical order of bamboo flooring will be rather uniform in colour and easy to match when installing. Nowadays, staining for bamboo floorings is available, making over thirty different styles and colours available for you. With this many choices, you're sure to find something to perfectly fit your style.

Sturdiness

Bamboo is not only beautiful, it is also quite durable. It is actually stronger than most hardwoods. In addition to its hardness rating, bamboo is also resilient. This means that you'll have a flooring that can bounce back after impact and will not dent. This resiliency is also better for your feet and back since the floor will tend to "give" slightly and not be so hard to walk on everyday.

Moisture Resistance

Bamboo is water resistant in nature. In addition to its natural resistance, part of the manufacturing process includes lamination which increases its resistance to warping. Therefore, bamboo floorings can be used even in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.

The Environmental Benefits

Bamboo is a sustainable material. That is to say that re-growing bamboo is quite easy and fast. Bamboo can be harvested every four or five years. The resilient property of bamboo also eliminates frequent refinishing needs. So chemical consumption for maintaining floors is decreased.

Ease of Cleaning

Obviously, you'll have an easier time cleaning bamboo floors than you would carpets. You don't even have to use a vacuum. Grouts aren't a problem either, unlike with tiles.

Bamboo is a great addition to any home. It is an eco-friendly, easy to maintain flooring material that can match any style you choose for your home.




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