Bamboo Flooring Blog

Click bamboo flooring refers to the installation method of a type of bamboo flooring. Bamboo flooring with a click fitting system is designed and manufactured for easy and simple DIY installation. It is becoming more and more popular amongst DIYers as it requires less skill and equipment than other, more traditional, installation methods. The planks of bamboo flooring have specially designed interlocking joints that allows them to be clicked and locked together without the need for specialist equipment, screws, nails or glue. It also means that the planks of bamboo flooring fit together tightly and securely to provide a smooth finished floor without any gaps. Continue reading →

Bamboo is a very sustainable and eco-friendly flooring material and is becoming an attractive alternative to hardwood flooring. Continue reading →

Bamboo floors are well known for their strength and durability and take very little maintenance and cleaning. Follow these top ten tips to keep your bamboo floor looking fresh and luxurious: Continue reading →

Bamboo is a grass, therefore more water resistant and resilient than hardwood, but it is not immune to water damage. If spillages are wiped up straight away then there should be no damage to your bamboo floor, however, if large amounts of water (or any liquids) are left to soak into your floor for a period of time then water damage can occur. Water damage may cause your bamboo floor to swell, warp, distort and can cause some discolouration. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring mouldings and accessories can help to add finishing touches to your bamboo floor. They can complement your choice of flooring and add to its attractiveness by covering gaps and spaces, hiding pipe holes and joining different types or levels of flooring. Most bamboo flooring mouldings are available to match each colour choice of bamboo flooring. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is available in both solid and engineered structures. The main difference between the two different structures is the way that the planks of flooring are constructed. Once they have been installed, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between the two as they both look the same from the surface. Continue reading →

Bamboo flooring is quickly becoming a popular alternative to hardwood flooring, and can be a great choice for both domestic properties and commercial use. Some types of bamboo flooring are more durable than hardwood whilst still offering the luxury of a natural and sustainable product. Bamboo flooring can be found in a variety of colours patterns and finishes to complement your interior, and it can last for a lifetime if looked after correctly and the following advice is followed. Continue reading →

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 →