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We have two amazing new colours of bamboo flooring added to our range.  Antique Taupe and Autumn Chestnut.  Both are warm and rich and will add character and charm to any room in your home.  The planks of flooring have been slightly distressed to give you an authentic and textured feel. Continue reading →

We thought you might like to know some interesting facts about bamboo!

• Firstly, bamboo is a grass, not a tree like some people think. It is the largest grass in the world, and the only type that can diversify into a forest.

• There are around 1500 different species of bamboo, ranging from small decorative species, through to huge bamboo forests.

• It is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. One species has even been recorded to grow over 90cm per day! A bamboo plant can be fully matured in around 5 years, compared to decades for a hardwood tree. It even has the Guinness World Record for the fastest growing plant!

• Another fact about Bamboo is that native to subtropical regions, including Asia, South America and Africa.

• The bamboo plant is very resilient. It can grow in many different climates and survive extreme conditions.  Some bamboo plants have been found in the Andes and Himalayas where temperatures drop below -20°C.  It has also been known as the only surviving plant after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima.

• In Asian cuisine, bamboo is readily eaten in soups, salad and stir fries.

• You will find bamboo is extremely strong. It has incredible tensile strength, which is why it is used widely in the construction industry – especially for scaffolding, flooring and furniture.
• Bamboo plants release 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere than hardwood trees. It also absorbs more carbon dioxide, therefore significantly helps the environment.

• Amazingly, bamboo is a renewable and sustainable resource. Once the crop has been harvested the root will continue to grow to provide more abundant crops.

• One more bamboo facts is that it requires no chemicals or fertilizers to grow. It uses its own leaves that fall to the ground, which provide all of the nutrients it needs for healthy growth.
• You can use bamboo for a wide range of everyday products. Some of the most popular include: clothes, flooring, furniture, towels, kitchen utensils, and even skateboards and bicycle frames.
• Finally, many animals consume bamboo, the most famous being the Panda Bear.

Bamboo Forest

Modern New Build with Natural Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring
throughout the ground floor through to a spiral staircase.

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Bamboo flooring is an excellent choice for a residential property.  You can put bamboo flooring in almost any room in your home.  It gives a natural and elegant appearance whilst being strong, durable and easy to look after.

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Parquet block bamboo flooring can look beautiful in any room in your home.  It adds an air of sophistication and style, resulting in a charming and elegant atmosphere. There are different colours of floor, and patterns that can be created.  Continue reading →

The same questions about bamboo flooring keep popping up, so we thought we would answer some of them for you.  Here are the top 10 questions that we get asked about bamboo flooring? Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is extremely versatile and can be fitted in a number of different ways.  If you choose to fix your bamboo flooring into position, you will need to decide whether you nail or glue it to the subfloor.  The method you choose usually depends upon the type of subfloor that you have. Continue reading →

A floating floor is a term that is used in connection with laying bamboo and wooden floors.  A floating floor, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘loose laid floor’, is when the bamboo is not fixed into position.  You would lay the bamboo over an underlay, so that it floats on top. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is durable, hardwearing and versatile and can be used in most rooms throughout your home.  It is a great choice of flooring as you are getting a natural floor covering with added benefits of stability, strength, versatility and sustainability.  It can be installed quickly and easily over most types of subfloor (as long as they are properly prepared).  There are many different styles and colours of bamboo flooring available so you are sure to find something to match or complement the décor throughout you home.

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The Bamboo Flooring Company have a stand and will be exhibiting at The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Continue reading →