Bamboo Flooring Blog

Brown coloured bamboo floors are very popular at the moment.  Whether you choose dark, medium or light brown, the tones of the bamboo are sure to match any décor and transform your home.  A fresh, new floor can really make a difference to a home, especially in the right shade of brown. Continue reading →

A distressed bamboo floor can be great to choose if you are looking for a natural feeling floor that is eco-friendly and sustainable.  The distress marks on the bamboo allow extra character and charm to show through, whilst giving it a natural textured appearance.  It can be the perfect choice for your home or a commercial area as it is strong a durable.

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Taupe coloured bamboo is a great choice as it brings together brown and grey tones to give you a rich, warm but modern coloured floor.  Our Antique Taupe bamboo is made from strand woven bamboo, which is hard wearing and durable.  The planks have a slight texture on the surface, offering a natural and authentic feel.  The combination of a brown and grey colour is the perfect choice for anyone who can’t quite decide between the two.  With these warm tones of the taupe, you are sure to be able to match it to your existing décor. It will add a fresh and modern appeal to any room, whilst also adding character and sophistication. Continue reading →

Solid bamboo flooring is also known as either horizontal or vertical bamboo flooring.  The planks are made from solid bamboo strips, bonded together horizontally or vertically to create two different grain patterns.  Horizontal bamboo flooring has a wider grain pattern, whereas vertical bamboo flooring a narrow grain pattern.  You will find two colours to choose from: natural and carbonised. Continue reading →

Of course you can use bamboo flooring in your kitchen – it is a fantastic choice.  Bamboo is versatile and hard wearing and makes a great flooring choice for most rooms in your home.  Strand woven is the most durable and versatile type of bamboo flooring.  It is over twice as hard as Oak flooring, which is perfect for busy areas like kitchens, or even open plan kitchens and dining spaces. Continue reading →

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 →