Bamboo Flooring Blog

To make sure that the bamboo flooring you purchase is truly environmentally friendly and not adding to the destruction of any forests, the company selling the flooring should have a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificate. The FSC is an independent, non-profit organisation that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests. They were established in 1994 and aim to address the exploitation and mismanagement of forests, whilst promoting the social biodiversity and ecological value of them through long term forestry management plans. Continue reading →

Carbonised bamboo flooring has been smoked in an industrial kiln to provide light and dark brown coffee coloured tones. Bamboo flooring accessories and mouldings are also offered in a carbonised colour to complement your choice of flooring. These include skirting, beading, pipe covers, thresholds, flush reducers, T mouldings and stair nosing. Continue reading →

Natural bamboo flooring represents the natural colour of bamboo, which has blonde and yellow tones. A natural bamboo floor can be found in three different construction types: horizontal, vertical and strand woven. In addition, bamboo flooring accessories and mouldings are also available in a natural colour. These include pipe covers, thresholds, quarter rounds, stair nosing, skirting and T mouldings, which will help to add the finishing touches to your room. Continue reading →

Differences between horizontal and vertical bamboo flooring

Horizontal and vertical are the different ways in which the planks of bamboo flooring have been constructed. Horizontal bamboo flooring has an appearance like bamboo because the plank is assembled with horizontal strips of bamboo showing a wider and more obvious grain pattern. Alternatively, with vertical bamboo flooring the bamboo grain is less obvious as the planks of flooring have been constructed using thin, vertical strips of bamboo, which give a more textured appearance. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is becoming a popular and attractive alternative to hardwood flooring because of its cost, durability and eco-friendly properties. Bamboo is a regenerating grass so it grows much faster than hardwood trees, making it more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Flooring made from bamboo is a dimensionally stable product, meaning that it reacts to fluctuating temperature and humidity, so can be used with underfloor heating and floated over an underlay. Bamboo flooring is available in a variety of grains, patterns, colours and finishes at a very reasonable price compared to some hardwood flooring. Continue reading →

Underfloor heating is becoming a popular choice for heating rooms in both domestic and commercial properties. Bamboo flooring is a great match for underfloor heating as it retains heat due to its natural properties.

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Bamboo flooring can require different installation methods depending on the existing subfloor in your property. Before you install your bamboo floor you must ensure that the subfloor is of sound quality – it must be flat, level and dry, otherwise it may cause damage to the flooring once it is installed. Continue reading →

1. What type of room is the bamboo floor going into?

Bamboo flooring is a very versatile and durable product so is ideal for most rooms in your house and becoming a popular choice for hallways, living areas and bedrooms. Both solid bamboo flooring and engineered bamboo flooring are dimensionally stable so can be used in rooms where humidity and temperature fluctuates, such as kitchens, utility rooms, conservatories and rooms with log burners. This is because the floor will expand and contract to allow for the changes in climate. The only room that bamboo flooring is not recommended for is a bathroom because although the floor is water resistant to a certain extent, it is not waterproof. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is quickly becoming a popular alternative to hardwood flooring for both domestic and commercial use. Although Bamboo may look like a wooden floor, and have a lot of the same qualities, it is actually made from a renewable grass and can be twice as strong as Oak flooring. Sometimes, when looking at bamboo flooring and hardwood flooring side by side, it can be difficult to tell them apart as they can both adopt similar colours, plank sizes and visual features. Bamboo and hardwood do share a lot of similar characteristics but here are some of the ways in which they are different: Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is very easy to maintain and can look fresh and new for many years after it has been installed if these simple steps are followed. Over time, small scratches and marks to your bamboo flooring are inevitable but can often add to the character and charm of your floor. There are, however, ways to prevent larger scrapes and dents from occurring. Continue reading →