Why consider bamboo flooring ?
Thinking about changing your flooring ? Whilst carpets make a room feel warm and hardwood floors can be beautiful if well maintained have you given consideration to bamboo flooring? At the end of the day a lot depends on the environment in which you live and what the room is used for when deciding the best type of flooring but bamboo is worth serious consideration
With many more people “thinking green” bamboo is considered a much more environmentally friendly choice. It is a grass and therefore grows at a far quicker rate than trees it is therefore easily renewed and is now “farmed” to provide flooring and other products.
As you would expect prices can vary quiet a lot so it is important to shop around. Initially therefore you need to measure the space, decide how much you are willing to spend overall and then work out the price per square foot. The difference in price is mainly to do with the finish provided. Klumpp lacquer is the finish that most reputable manufacturers will use as this gives an extremely hard wearing finish. Always check the length of the warranty manufacturers give as this will be a good indication of the quality of the lacquer used. Some of the more poplar brands are “Woodstock” “Springwood” “Panda Lumber” and “Envirochoice” although you will find many others as well.
You can choose between vertical or horizontal grain flooring, this just refers to the way the the bamboo slats are laminated together and is a personal choice as to how you want the flooring to look when it is laid. There are more colors and shades becoming available as the poplarity of bamboo flooring grows, so you are sure to find one that matches your requirements.
If you are laying the floor yourself as with any wood flooring you should unpack the flooring and leave it in the room ion which it is to be laid, this will let it acclimatize to the conditions and will help prevent any warping after it has been installed. You also have various choices to make as to how the floor is laid. Many people who are reasonable at DIY choose a floating floor which is just clipped together and laid onto of the existing floor after it has been cleaned and levelled. You also have the choice of nailing or gluing the floor but obviously this is a more complex task which you might want to leave to the professionals
So when thinking about a new floor give bamboo flooring consideration, it can look beautiful and will have a fresh clean look that is probably different from your neighbours.
This chocolate brown 12 MM handscraped laminate has been a top seller over the past year. This popular look has been featured numerous times on the home improvement shows…where you contrast the dark chocolate brown color with pastels such as yellow and blue (their paint colors not shown in this video). In addition to the laminate floor and new base board throughout the house we also performed a fireplace makeover. Give JJ @ call at 510.228.8315 for a design consultation or to request a bid in the bay area, ca. We cover fremont, san jose, oakland, pleasanton, dublin, livermore, union city, hayward, milpitas, san leandro and other surrounding cities.
View these San Jose Apartments on ForRent.com: http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1000056548.php When you live at Skyline, there is no limit to the things to do, places to eat or experiences to enjoy. Minutes from downtown San Jose and a short drive to San Francisco, youll find Skyline perfectly situated near to several major commute routes (Hwy 87, 101, 280) and within walking distance to the VTA light rail and Caltrain station. Youll find excellent restaurants, shopping facilities and entertainment just minutes away. Community Advantages • Grand lobby with controlled access entrance • One-of-a-kind 12ft outdoor fountain • Fully-equipped fitness center • Picnic area with barbecues • Controlled access indoor parking / ample guest parking • Beautifully landscaped grounds • Pet-friendly environment • Ideal location near downtown San Jose • Quick access to Caltrain and the light rail Interior Highlights • Upgraded bamboo flooring in kitchens and entries • Custom cedar euro style cabinets • Stainless steel GE Energy Star appliances • Stainless steel cabinet pulls • Sound diminishing, energy efficient windows with Low E-glass • Designer carpet • Contemporary lighting fixtures • Ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms and tub surrounds • Contemporary plumbing fixtures • Granite countertops throughout • Washer/dryer included • Cat 5 wiring
John from Kirei shares with us about his company’s new products. Kirei’s fun board shows art, stenciling, cut outs, and laser etching designs on various products. Kirei has a new hemp board in the works, and they have been introducing their new chocolate bamboo and flooring. 
http://builddirect.com Co-Founder Rob Banks talks about bamboo flooring and why you might choose it over other types of wood flooring.
http://www.CeramicTileFlorida.com
