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Most Popular Types of Bamboo Flooring...

Bamboo flooring comes in many colors, styles, and level of hardness.  Here’s a basic overview of the appearance of the types of bamboo flooring: 1) Carbonated vs. Natural Bamboo Flooring Natural bamboo flooring has a light appearance similar to Maple that brightens up a space.  It looks great in studios, kitchens, and open areas attracting sunlight. Carbonated bamboo flooring has a darker appearance and ranges...
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Strand Bamboo Flooring Installation Procedures...

Bamboo Flooring installation is not far apart from installing hardwood floors.  However, Bamboo has a few nuances that must be considered during its installation. In most cases, a professional installer ensures the bamboo flooring will last longest and look the best. Preparation for your installation is critical to the life of your floor!  Even with good quality materials, without preparation your floor’s life will...
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Strand Bamboo Flooring Installation – Floating...

In many cases, it is possible to apply an underlayment and “float” the Bamboo floor.  Floating the floor means that it isn’t directly attached to the subfloor with any adhesives or materials.  It is glued or locked into place to the adjacent planks and holds itself together through a connecting system along the thickness of the material. Floating Floors are useful when the existing flooring may be too difficult...
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Strand Bamboo Flooring Installation – Glue Down...

Glue Down installations are popular with solid, flat concrete surfaces but can also apply to wood, sheet vinyl, or tile. In any case, because of the preparation and custom requirements that usually go along with glue-down installations, it is recommended to consult a professional. ALWAYS USE THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED ADHESIVES – Glue down installations should always use the manufacturer’s recommended glues...
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Strand Bamboo Flooring Installation – Nail D...

When installing bamboo flooring, nail down installations are especially useful for wood subfloors. Choose a nail-down or staple method – most professional installers prefer staples. Pressure of the pneumatic nail gun / staple gun should always be tested since too much pressure can cause cracking or squeaking and too little pressure can cause dimples and bumps in the material. Each manufacturer will have slightly...
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Bamboo Flooring Durability – How does it hold up...

Bamboo flooring is strong, no doubt.   In Asia, bamboo is strong enough to have been used to construct large industrial-sized beams to hold up rooftops.  However, the strength and durability of a floor is different from construction in that floors often come under acute pressures – like pressure and weight from dog claws, furniture, high heels, or other sharp objects.  These forces can put dents, scratches, and piercings...
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Basic Facts About Bamboo...

Bamboo is renewable – Bamboo is not a “wood” but a grass with an intrinsically beautiful, natural appearance.  While a harvested oak tree can take up to 120 years to replenish, bamboo regenerates in 3 years, does not require replanting, is easy to harvest, and requires little maintenance.  The many possible applications of this rich resource have supplied mankind with shelter and products for thousands of...
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