Bamboo Flooring Blog

A floated bamboo floor refers to the way that the bamboo planks have been installed.  To ‘float’ bamboo is to lay it loosely over an underlay.  The planks are still connected together, either by click or tongue and groove, but they are not fixed to down to the existing subfloor.  A floated floor is sometimes known as ‘Loose laid’, and is the most popular, and easiest, way of installing a floor. Continue reading →

We have a range of four bamboo parquet block colours for you to choose from.  As parquet block flooring has become more popular, we have expanded our colour range.  The four colour choices that you have are natural, carbonised, stone grey and chestnut.  With bamboo parquet block flooring you also have the choice of how to install the blocks.  The pattern that you are probably most familiar with is herringbone, where the flooring creates a ‘v’ shape.  Alternatively, you could also create a brick bond pattern, which is where the blocks are laid out in parallel rows.  Finally, you could opt for a basket weave pattern.  This will look like small square sections across your floor. Continue reading →

Yes, a steam mop could ruin your bamboo floor.  Many people think that using a steam mop is a quick, easy and hygienic way of making sure your floor is thoroughly clean.  Steam mops are great on tiles or ceramic but can cause irreparable damage on wood or bamboo. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring can look incredible on a staircase! It can really add a beautiful fluidity through your house if you have bamboo flooring in your hallway flowing onto your staircase.  Firstly, you need to choose a colour and type of bamboo flooring that suits your needs.  You will want to think about the décor and colour scheme of your hallway and landing, so that you can complement it with the bamboo floor. Continue reading →

When it comes to dark coloured bamboo flooring, you have a few different options.  A darker brown floor can really help to add character and elegance to your home.  It will complement a light or bright interior, and the look can be completed with your style of furnishings and décor. Continue reading →

Strand woven bamboo flooring is a great choice if you are looking for a floor that is versatile, hard wearing and eco-friendly.  It is, by far, the most popular type of bamboo flooring, and is a fantastic sustainable alternative to hardwood flooring. Continue reading →

No, you should not polish your bamboo floor.  Using furniture polish will leave a slippery residue on the surface of you floor, which could be very dangerous and cause slips and falls.  Polish would also be very difficult to remove from your bamboo floor. If you floor is looking dull and tired, there are some products that you could use to revive the lustre and shine. Continue reading →

Grey flooring has become increasingly popular over recent years.  It provides a tranquil and fresh looking floor, whilst offering a modern and contemporary feel.  Bamboo flooring is a great choice of you are looking for a new grey floor.  We have three different shades of grey that are all hardwearing, natural and sustainable. Continue reading →

There is one main type of bamboo flooring that you can use in commercial venues.  To be suitable for a commercial property, a floor covering has to be durable enough to deal with heavy daily wear and tear.  Bamboo flooring provides you with a natural and sophisticated floor covering, which is also sustainable and eco-friendly.  The only type of bamboo floor that you can use in a commercial property is Strand Woven bamboo, and it must be glued or fixed into position (not floated over an underlay).  This is to give the bamboo flooring a solid and sound grounding and enable it to cope with the high levels of footfall. Continue reading →

Carbonised bamboo flooring is a great choice if you are looking for a medium brown coloured floor.  ‘Carbonised’ refers to the process of smoking the bamboo to get achieve a rich brown, coffee colour. It is a common misconception that the surface of the flooring has been stained to give it the brown tones, but it is actually the same colour running throughout the depth of the flooring.

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