2009 March | All about bamboo flooring

25 March

Prepping A Concrete Subfloor For Hardwood Or Laminate

Hardwood and laminate flooring add warmth and beauty to any room, and theyre also a great way to increase the value of your home. At Lowes, youll find a variety of hardwood flooring styles and colors, from domestic species like Oak and Maple to exotics like Brazilian Cherry and Bamboo. Remember that a good flooring installation starts with a correctly prepared subfloor. So be sure to watch the subfloor prep videos and download the instructions at Lowes.com/Videos. We show you how to level …

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25 March

Panoramic Downtown Views from Katie Hill Contemporary

The second in a series of modern hillside living homes in the neighborhood the Nashville Scene chose as the Best Neighborhood with a View, Katie Hill. Downtown views are available from every vantage point in the home. The deck panoramas Capitol Hill, Germantown, East Nashville, Rolling Mill Hill & West End Kitchen is designed for the minimalist gourmet. Clutter is never seen, thanks to a full pantry room. Main living gallery boasts soaring ceilings, bamboo flooring and endless open space …

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25 March

Floors Are US, Inc.

Floors Are US, Inc., in Charlottesville, Virginia, has the latest in materials to provide that natural stone look for your floor. In addition to a large variety of hardwood selections for your floor, they also offer bamboo flooring, a popular new hardwood with green ramifications, as bamboo replaces itself in growth in seven years. For carpets, rugs, laminates, tiles and other floor coverings, check out Floors Are US. Visit us http://www.yellowpages.com/info-13632901/Floors-Are-US-Inc …

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25 March

How to Choose Bamboo Flooring?

Bamboo flooring is really popular at present. Several of my friends installed bamboo flooring in their houses recently. And I also plan to have bamboo flooring in my living room.

Do you wonder why bamboo flooring is so popular? My reason for buying bamboo flooring is as follows:

The first reason I prefer bamboo flooring is that bamboo is renewable. It grows much faster than trees. So, when you are choosing bamboo products instead of wood ones, you are actually saving a forest.

Second, as a girl chasing novelty and elegance, I find bamboo flooring a ideal choice. Most bamboo flooring maintains the original appearance of bamboo somewhat. Therefore the floor looks quite natural.
The flooring I bought from Floor Bamboo, Inc. is made from Mao Bamboo. Do you know this kind of bamboo?. Oh, this bamboo grows mostly in China, a mythical and ancient Country in Orient. And this special Mao Bamboo is one of the hardest plants on earth.

Moreover, durability is another reason which makes me love bamboo flooring. Although bamboo is grass, its’ unique structure makes it very strong. It is as strong as maple and it much stronger than oak.

I told you that I just bought some flooring from Floor Bamboo, Inc. I had to say that buying floor is not a easy job. You have to do a lot of research on prices, quality, and warranty, etc. And I myself have already gone through this. So, I wish to share my experience with you here.

1. Price is absolutely a key factor for most people when buying flooring. The prices of bamboo flooring on market range quite different. But it is not necessarily the higher price, the better products. It is important to do a research and comparison, then choose a reasonable price, taking the quality in account.

2.Choose one type of bamboo flooring that fit you. As for structure, there are generally three kinds of bamboo flooring——strand-woven and grained.
The strand-woven bamboo is harder than traditional bamboo flooring, but the price is relatively higher.
Common and popular bamboo flooring is grained bamboo flooring. There are horizontal grained flooring and vertical grained one. For horizontal style, the strips are laid flat so the top surface shows the bamboo’s natural growth rings. While for Vertical grained style, the strips are turned on their sides and laminated together in long, slender rows creating a different appearance.

3.As for color processing, the traditional method is staining. Though carbonization may soft the bamboo a little, it is highly recommended. Carbonization is something of a high pressure heat treatment, which transforms the color of entire board inside out. In the process of carbonization, there is no adding manmade material. However, when staining, you have to use paint and the natural appearance of bamboo would be destroyed. More and more stores tend to supply carbonized bamboo flooring now. The flooring I bought from Floor Bamboo, Inc is also carbonized bamboo flooring.

4.Order 5%-10% extra flooring for waste.
To decide how much flooring you need, you have to measure the area of your room, which you plan to have bamboo flooring installed in. It is strongly recommended to order about 10% extra flooring for cutting, waste, and maybe, accidental damage in future. If the installation is not very smooth, and you did not order extra flooring. You will find it really troublesome to buy new ones. An the spare flooring really useful if there is some accident happen to your flooring, such as scratch or so.

5.Do not install bamboo flooring in bathroom or any place with too much moisture. Though bamboo flooring is moisture resistant, too much and longtime moisture will damage bamboo flooring and even make the flooring out of shape. If you insist having bamboo flooring installed in your bathroom, it is ok. But I have to remind you that the flooring installed in bathroom is out of warranty. So when you are buying flooring, pay special attention to the terms of warranty. This will helps you a lot in the long run.

That is some points of mine. I hope they will be of help to you when you are buying bamboo flooring.

Doris
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25 March

Create A Unique Look With Bamboo Flooring

Anyone who has put flooring in their home knows that the material, style, and color that you choose for your floors will ultimately define the room in which it is placed. Flooring can pull together a particular style, give a room a neutral palette on which to expand, and transform an entire space. Subsequently, choosing flooring can be a difficult decision with a variety of elements contributing to the choice. But for those who are interested in create a unique and dynamic space – at an affordable price – bamboo flooring may be just the material you should consider.

The benefits of bamboo flooring are various and extend beyond its textural appeal and unique aesthetics. Bamboo itself is a durable, inexpensive material that will hold up in any type of situation. The origins of bamboo stem from Southeast Asia where it grows as a variation of grass. After being planted, the bamboo plant must grow for approximately five years until it reaches a full and mature state – after which it is harvested. The popularity of bamboo flooring has expanded the business of bamboo and crops are harvested on a daily basis in order to keep pace with the demand. The environmental benefits of bamboo include its ability to regenerate itself after harvesting.

Once harvested, the bamboo that is made into bamboo flooring is treated for any insects and exposed to a variety of strengthening treatments to increase its durability after which it is manufactured into the bamboo flooring that has continued to grow in popularity in homes everywhere.

Bamboo flooring has the warmth of wood flooring without the expense associated with laying down wood floors. Because bamboo is relatively accessible and imported freely, the material itself is inexpensive and the largest price point of bamboo flooring is often the installation. But within the confines of bamboo flooring there are different ranges of color and quality. If you choose from the higher priced end of the flooring you are likely to enjoy a floor that will last you many, many years to come.

Like any other flooring, extensive research and commitment to shopping around will find you the highest quality material for the best price. Work with retailers whom you trust and take advantage of the Internet to conduct preliminary price comparisons. Once armed with prices you can determine what quality and color works best within your room and the overall décor of your home.

Michelle Bery
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23 March

what is best color for bamboo flooring?

We have a doorway entrance room, small living room a larger living room and a kitchen that we are wanting to remodel. I want to know which colors of bamboo would be best and if it would look okay to have different shades in the same house. Theres also that bathroom upstairs we are remodelling. What are the best prices etc. Any advise of remodelling would be appreciated. May 1st is when we are beginning but we need lots of ideas and materials by then.

Bamboo flooring colors are mainly available in two types: natural and carbonized. The natural color is golden or blonde whereas the carbonized color has darker, coffee-based hues.
In addition to these two basic colors, bamboo is obtained in many different colors by staining the unfinished product.
Here are some things to bear in mind:
Your own color preferences
The color theme of the room in which the floor will be installed
How much traffic the floor will have (a heavily used floor may be more easily marked, therefore a darker floor color may be preferable to a lighter one)
What color options are available

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19 March

Installing Radiant Floor Heating Step 2 – Install my Floor

Part two of three showing how to install floor heating under tile floor. Concentrating on installing the floor after the roll. Electric floor warming is also available under stone, wood, bamboo and carpet.

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19 March

Chicago Real Estate- Penthouse City Condo

360 degree views from this amazing 59th floor , 3 BR, 3 BA unit are extraordinary. Bamboo Floors and floor-to-ceiling windows along with a most beautiful open kitchen make this a hot property. Building ammenities include a 4000 Sq Foot fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub. Parking is available!

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19 March

Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring Machine

We offer a complete productionline of machines for making strand woven bamboo flooring, bamboo flooring, bamboo funiture board, etc. We are looking forward to hearing from you.