May 3rd, 2010
When choosing bamboo flooring as part of the home improvement is a great idea. In this case, many people prefer choosing bamboo flooring as an option. They do it because it will be for them a lasting and beautiful flooring. Furthermore, adding texture and beautiful design of great aesthetic value to your house well.
Recently, some of them have changed their opinion from a floor of bamboo as an alternative due to someCauses. One reason is because it is environmentally friendly. This demonstrates the great attention in terms of ecological balance. We should never be that human error is a major cause of destruction of nature in this forgotten. Thus, bamboo is ideal as an idea of possible finishes. What do you think?
In addition, bamboo is regarded as unique. There are ethnic and traditional sense, in order to bring in the new house and big shades.The look nice and effective cost control makes many people choose this over anything else. One might ask why it is very desirable now. You should know one important fact about bamboo. It is a renewable resource. This grass can grow quickly and are harvested often.
bamboo flooring
What is the idea of this plan? The first thing you must remember is that the rapid growth of this plant a good indication for us to use this material. On the other hand,we can increase the cultivation of this plant, and play with a lot of creativity to use this material in many different aspects of life. You’ll also be able to provide adequate interior design with this type of flooring.
What does this mean? If you find the place with bamboo as main material, it is recommended that the right material for your home, but to choose, especially your bedroom. You can do so through an appropriate choice of white, table, wall decoration and also in earlybed. So are you impressed with the decoration Adventures true and many people who are at home with the perfect tone in every room.
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November 17th, 2009
These installation instructions intend to make a trouble-free floor. Under normal conditions, balance the material over 48 hours before installation. Flooring can either be nailed or glued onto the sub floor or floating method or others. The sub floor must be flat clean, dry and sturdy enough to support nails and glue. Nail method: With this method each individual plank is firmly fixed in place by screws. While installing pre-finished bamboo flooring, you should nail it at a 45 or 50 degree angle; you should make a hole beforehand.
bamboo flooring
Glue method (one of the glue methods): You should use a oil based glue or a glue with low water content to glue the floor. If you use high water based glue, it may make the flooring swell because the floor absorbs the water from the glue. Floating method: Floating is a method where the planks are glued together along the tongue and groove, but are not in anyway attached to the sub floor. An underlayment padding is needed between the flooring planks and the sub floor to create better floatation and to reduce the walking noise. When choosing the lacquered flooring, determine the suitable level of space between the boards to accommodate local weather conditions. For example, in humid regions, the floor will need to be installed more loose to leave space for possible expansion. And if the place is near to toilet, kitchen, etc., the floor also need to be installed more loose to leave space for possible expansion. For un-lacquered flooring, first, thoroughly clean the surface, tongues and grooves. Apply at least three coats of PU paint with an oily cloth. The thickness and shininess of the lacquer should be determined according to the cost and lacquering effect. Flooring should not be soaked with water. If it is exposed to large amounts of water, dry it immediately to avoid swelling and open the window to let fresh air in. b. Use a vacuum cleaner and a dry mop to clean. Use floor wax to protect it. c. Heavy items such as furniture, piano, etc. must not be dragged across the floor, use protective cloth on their standings. d. Avoid degrading materials to reach the bamboo flooring, like sand and shoe nails. e. The floor should not be exposed directly to sunlight or some electric heaters.
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November 17th, 2009
Bamboo flooring can be a vertical or horizontal grain and laminated or engineered. The flooring may also come from older or younger species of bamboo.
Cons
Bamboo flooring can be easily scratched, dented and is susceptible to fading. It is also available in limited colors, is easily damaged by moisture and should not be used in kitchens or baths. Not all bamboo can be floated over subfloors.
Cost
Compared to vinyl or linoleum, bamboo is expensive. The more durable the bamboo, the higher the price tag.
Considerations
In general, bamboo floors are attractive, easy to clean and durable. They can be a long-lasting, less-expensive alternative to hardwood.
What to Look for
When shopping for flooring, look for mature bamboo (older than five-year-old growth) and preferably a horizontal grain because it will be more durable. Test samples of the flooring by using materials to scratch or dent it and examine how it reacts from exposure to water.
Bamboo flooring is considered durable, eco-friendly and attractive. According to This Old House.com, however, bamboo is also one of the “most controversial” green building products. There are differing degrees of quality.
Bamboo flooring installs for the same price as hardwood flooring and the methods are exactly the same. However, bamboo flooring is actually more durable than most hardwood flooring as well as cheaper. It is available in many finishes and is beautiful. From the environmental side, bamboo flooring is made from bamboo which matures in less than two years making it a very renewable resource, where as hardwood floors are made from trees often hundreds of years old (often rainforest woods) and contributes to deforestation. If you watch your local newspaper, you’ll find auctions from time to time of building materials that are closeouts from various stores and factories. I do bamboo flooring and have purchased it many times for well under $1 a square foot. I have never paid more than $2.25/sq ft for it. If you install it on new concrete, like all wood flooring, you need to do a moisture test first by taping a square of plastic to the floor for a couple days to see if water condensates under the plastic. If it does not, you are ready to paint a sealer on the floor, then glue the bamboo down. Most installers will push for you to go with hardwood, but that is because they make money from the sale of the hardwood, not just the installation. Don’t tell my customers, but bamboo is really simple to install. I did all of the cutting, but my 8 year old installed his own floor in his bedroom flawlessly, and is quite proud of his work as am I.
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