When choosing a new bamboo floor you may wonder whether to opt for (Tongue and Groove) T&G or Click bamboo. Once the bamboo flooring is laid, it will look exactly the same, but you might want to know the differences between them.
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Bamboo Flooring Blog
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Environmental benefits of Bamboo Flooring
There are many environmental benefits of bamboo flooring, and it can make a great addition to your home or property. I am sure you have heard the saying that 'bamboo flooring is the eco-friendly alternative to hardwood flooring' and here are the reasons why:
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How are the different bamboo flooring colours created?
When deciding on a bamboo floor for your home or property you are more than likely to choose a colour of flooring that suits your décor and furnishings. There are a few different colours to choose from, ranging from pale tones through to dark browns. You may be interested to know how the different bamboo flooring colours are created.
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Bamboo Floor Finishes Explained
Bamboo flooring can be found with different finishes. The finish of a flooring means how the surface looks and feels. The colour of the bamboo flooring is determined by whether the bamboo has been stained or carbonised during manufacture. The finish is the process undertaken to protect the bamboo flooring from daily wear and tear. Continue reading
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How is Bamboo Flooring Manufactured?
There are different types of bamboo flooring that are manufactured in slightly different ways. They are all made using the same type of bamboo, but our strand woven flooring has been designed and manufactured to give it additional strength and stability.
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Does Bamboo Flooring need treating after installation?
All of the bamboo flooring that we sell has already be pre-finished. This means that the surface of the bamboo flooring has already been treated and protected. Your bamboo floor will have been finished with lacquer. Multiple layers of lacquer are added to the top of the bamboo floor. This helps to protect it from daily wear and tear and also gives it a beautiful surface sheen.
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Installation Tips for Installing Bamboo Flooring over Underfloor Heating
If you want to install bamboo flooring over underfloor heating there are some important things you will need to know:
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How do I measure my floor area?
When you are thinking about purchasing new bamboo flooring, you will need to accurately measure your room. If you mis-calculate you run the risk of not ordering enough flooring, or having far too much. If you order too much and end up with pack of flooring left over, then you will be able to return them as long as they are unopened and have not been damaged. If you have ordered too little and run out of flooring, you will probably be able to order some more of the same type. This is risky though, as it could be a different batch number, which may have slightly different colour variations, or the flooring may be out of stock or even discontinued.
Tips on measuring a floor area
Before you start measuring your room, it is important to follow this advice:
- Measure your room accurately. Never guess or assume you already know the measurements.
- If possible, measure the area in meters. Bamboo flooring is sold in meters so it makes things much easier.
- Always remember to double check your calculations on a calculator.
- You should add on 5% to your floor area for wastage. If you are using parquet block bamboo flooring then we would advise adding on 10% because there is always additional waste.
- If you are unsure about anything, please let us know as we can double check any calculations for you.
You will need to have the following in order to measure your floor area:
- Pencil & paper, or something to write with
- Tape measure to do the actual measuring
- Calculator to check your calculations
How to measure a simple shaped floor area?
If your area is a simple square or rectangle shape then it is quite simple to work out how much flooring you will need. Have a look at this example:
- Start by measuring the length of the room (4m)
- Then measure the width of the room (3m)
- Calculate the floor area by Multiplying the length by the width (4m x 3m = 12m²)
- Your floor area is 12m². Now you need to add on 5% to account for any wastage (12m² x 1.05 = 12.6m²)
- You will need to order at least 6m² of bamboo flooring
How to measure a more complicated shaped floor area?
If your room is not a standard square or rectangle shape then you can still work out the floor area. Have a look at this example:
- Start by drawing the shape of the room on a piece of paper
- Now spilt the room into manageable sections of either squares or rectangles
- Label each section with A or B (more if needed)
- Firstly start with section A and measure the length (5m)
- Now measure the width of section A (3.5m)
- Calculate the area of section A by multiplying the length and width (5m x 3.5m = 17.5m²)
- The floor area of section A is 5m²
- You can now move on to section B and measure the length (9m)
- Now measure the width of section B (4m)
- Calculate the area of section B by multiplying the length and width (9m x 4m = 36m²)
- The floor area of section B is 36m²
- To calculate the total floor area, simply add together the area of section A and section B (17.5m² + 36m² = 53.5m²)
- The total floor area is 5m². Now you need to add on 5% to account for any wastage (53.5m² x 1.05 = 56.175m²)
- You will need to order at least 175m² of flooring
If you have any problems, odd shaped room, or would prefer a second opinion, you can send us a floor plan and we will calculate the floor area for you.
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What are the different types of Bamboo Flooring?
Bamboo flooring is different to hardwood flooring. Bamboo is a grass, not a type of wood. This means that the flooring can be constructed in different ways to make different types of bamboo flooring. Bamboo flooring is extremely versatile and durable and stronger than most hardwood alternatives. If you are thinking about having bamboo flooring, you might want to know about the different types available to you:
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