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Bamboo Flooring Blog
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Case Study - EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Carbonised strand woven bamboo flooring throughout the
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Case Study - FAKENHAM, NORFOLK
Carbonised strand woven bamboo flooring through the upstairs of
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Case Study - BROADSTONE, DORSET
Carbonised horizontal bamboo flooring throughout the lounge
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Protecting your Bamboo Floor from Building Work
If you are renovating or decorating your room and having a new bamboo floor, the floor should be the last part of the room to be added. All decorating should be finished and then your new floor can be laid. However, if you are keeping your existing bamboo floor and decorating around it, you will need to protect it from the building work. Continue reading
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Where should I leave left over planks of bamboo flooring?
If you have any left-over planks of bamboo flooring you may want to keep them for a future project, or in case of any repair works. When ordering your flooring, if you have calculated the size of the room correctly, you should only be left with minimal planks. Unless of course, you have ordered extra for another project.
Where should I keep left over planks of bamboo flooring?
If you want to keep some planks for another area of your home in the future, they need to be stored correctly. Bamboo can change and adapt to its surroundings so the flooring should be stored in a warm and dry environment. Here are some useful tips:
- Never store bamboo flooring outside or in a shed
- Try to keep any planks of flooring in the original boxes
- Do not store planks of bamboo in a garage as it can sometimes be damp
- Be sure to store the left-over planks flat
- Don’t lean planks of bamboo against a wall as the could become distorted
- Leaving them near a radiator or heating source could cause them to dry out
- We would recommend storing them inside your house, possibly in an insulated loft or somewhere inside, e.g. under a bed or on top of a wardrobe.
What could I use them for?
If you have enough planks left over, you may want to return them to us. This needs to be within 30 days of the purchase date, and they would need to be in an unopened box. If you are creative and crafty and want to use them for a different project, other than flooring, here are some ideas:
- Picture frame or mirror frame
- Drinks or food tray
- Decorative shelving units
- Drinks mat or coaster
- Wall hanging sign or creative artwork
- Cladding a wall
- Small table top or desk
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Bamboo Flooring: The Smart Choice
Bamboo flooring is a smart choice for many reasons. It is no surprise that we should be looking after our plant more carefully and what better way to do so than use a renewable and sustainable resource. Bamboo is a fantastic eco-friendly alternative to hardwood flooring. Continue reading
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What is a Bamboo Door Bar?
A bamboo door bar is a strip of bamboo that goes in a doorway. An expansion gap should be left in all doorways to allow for the bamboo flooring to move and change with fluctuations in temperature and humidity. You will want to cover this gap over with something and that is what a door bar is for. For more information on expansion gaps have a look at the following: What is an expansion gap? Continue reading
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Can I install bamboo flooring over concrete?
Yes, concrete is an ideal base for bamboo flooring. All types of bamboo flooring can either be glued down or floated over the concrete. Although bamboo is a fairly resilient floor covering you will need to ensure that your concrete is fully prepared so that it is a sound base for the bamboo. Continue reading
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What other products are made from bamboo?
Bamboo is an extremely versatile natural product that is incredibly strong and eco-friendly. Over recent years more and more products are being made from bamboo as people are looking for more sustainable and environmentally friendly ways of living. It is no secret that we need to start looking after the planet more carefully. If you want to make greener choices, why not think about swapping some of your everyday items to sustainable bamboo options. Continue reading
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