Bamboo Flooring

[leechaorui 2]

I think bamboo flooring looks nice. So far, the discussion on bamboo spoke only about the pros such as nice look, go green, etc// However, there are some cons to it too.

It cannot come into direct sunlight for prolong period. It may suffer from de-colouration.

If you really want the good quality bamboo, you will have to go for the weather bond ones which could be used outdoor. Cheers.

[googocat 0]

sounds nice. Got a pic to share?

Hi googocat, how big is your balcony? Did you get the starbamboo to do it? And can share some picture?

I think bamboo flooring looks nice. So far, the discussion on bamboo spoke only about the pros such as nice look, go green, etc// However, there are some cons to it too.

It cannot come into direct sunlight for prolong period. It may suffer from de-colouration.

If you really want the good quality bamboo, you will have to go for the weather bond ones which could be used outdoor. Cheers.

Hi

I only just saw your requests for pictures....need to go home tonight to take a picture of it. try to post the picture tonight. I not sure whether its the brand Star Bamboo but I had alot of problem with the supplier cos they keep delaying the installation schedule until my husband piss off and call to scold them.

My balcony not very big...see pic

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt232/googocat/Layout.jpg

As for discolouring issues, i guess all wood stuffs are bound to be subjected to some colour change as time goes by. There is no direct sunlight coming into my balcony but the person who installed my bamboo flooring told me that as you walk on it long enough, it becomes darker...

[leechaorui 2]

I found an article on bamboo flooring. Hope it is useful to those who wish to use it. Besides Star Bamboo, I also found another website of a bamboo supplier. In it, you can find more picutres of bamboo flooring being applied. http://www.tigerbamboofloor.com/?gclid=CPu...CFcItpAodknBgAQ

Another website with more pictures on bamboo flooring : http://www.bamboohardwoods.com/gallery2.asp?url=CT#

A little known fact: bamboo is technically not a tree at all, but a grass that includes over 1,000 species. Even without planting, bamboo naturally grows back, and it reaches maturity in only four to five years. These qualities make bamboo an excellent, forest-friendly source of wood for flooring.

Bamboo flooring may be new to North America but there are already several importers. Almost all bamboo imported to Canada and the United States is grown and manufactured in China though, it can be found in all of Southeast Asia.

Bamboo flooring is durable, and has a warmth and beauty that makes it especially desirable for flooring. Though there are many species of bamboo, only some are suitable for making flooring. Moso, for instance, is a common choice that reaches 40-50 feet high after just one year of growth. In another three years, the reeds are mature enough for harvesting. After harvesting, the bamboo is dried in the sun and then cut into strips that are shaped and planed. From these strips, bamboo flooring is made through a process of laminating and staining. The two main colors available for bamboo flooring are natural (a light woody color), and carbonized (an amber shade). There are also other color variations depending on the staining method.

Bamboo flooring has many remarkable qualities that make it equal to or better than many other “wood" flooring options. It is as hard as hard maple, and has been confirmed as harder and more stable than red oak. Maintenance for bamboo flooring is no different than for other pre-finished wood floor products -- frequent sweeping or vacuuming, spray cleaners, and occasionally mopping. Environmentally, the impact on world forests would be dramatically lessened if bamboo flooring were more widely used.

When considering bamboo flooring, it is important to know that not all bamboo is equal. Nor is all bamboo processing equal. Some discount or wholesale companies are already selling immaturely cut bamboo for bamboo flooring. The result is low-quality, cheap bamboo flooring that won’t last. Timing is also important in processing bamboo. If it is not treated within three days after it has been cut, the bamboo can easily mold, making the resulting flooring look bland and dull. Be sure to confirm that the wholesaler you deal with is knowledgeable and can assure that their bamboo and processing methods are of high quality.

Edited July 7, 2009 by leechaorui

[maituliao 0]

Make sure that you get a Strand Woven Bamboo flooring as it has a very high density @1100kg/m3 and has a Janka Hardness of @3,000 pounds per square inch.

[stephensaugnier 0]

On 1/26/2009 at 9:42 PM, Friend said:

hi Itom

Am thinking of bamboo as well - who did you get it from?

If you are thinking of buying bamboo flooring, then just buy directly. Opt for samples first and test those before making your final buy. For most of us, this is like a one time purchase, so you need to be very careful. I compiled a list of sites that offer free bamboo samples - https://www.floorfurnishings.com/where-to-get-free-bamboo-flooring-samples/

 

[stephensaugnier 0]

On 2/7/2009 at 7:19 AM, asianms said:

what does bamboo flooring look like? anyone has a picture to show?

Here you go..