Bamboo Flooring comes in three main construction types; horizontal, vertical and strand woven. The same kind of bamboo is used for each construction type, but just in a different way. Furthermore, the different bamboo flooring construction types create slightly different looking flooring with different strengths.
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.
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:
What is solid bamboo flooring?
Solid bamboo flooring is a plank of flooring made from thin strips of bamboo that have been dried and stuck together. The whole plank of flooring is made from bamboo. Continue reading
What is horizontal bamboo flooring?
Horizontal bamboo flooring is a type of bamboo flooring that has been constructed with horizontal strips of bamboo, giving a wider grain pattern so that the bamboo knots and grain can be seen more clearly. Continue reading
Bamboo reaches maturity very quickly, and is ready to harvest approximately every five years. The bamboo forests are harvested carefully, by hand, using a systematic approach to ensure that the forest is not flattened, and there are more bamboo crops ready to harvest every year. One of the benefits of harvesting bamboo by hand is that it does not damage the root, so it will continue to self generate for future harvests.
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 is a self re-generating grass that originates from China, meaning that once it has been harvested it does not need to be replaced as it will continue to grow. It grows very quickly and reaches maturity in approximately five years, making it a very eco-friendly alternative to hardwood (that can take over twenty five years to reach maturity). Bamboo fibres are longer than timber and provide excellent tensile strength. Bamboo flooring is becoming more popular and desirable because of its strength, durability, sustainability and eco-friendly properties. Continue reading
Vertical bamboo flooring is an excellent alternative to hardwood as it is durable, eco-friendly and reasonably priced. It has a similar hardness to Oak flooring but has a unique and distinctive appearance. With vertical bamboo flooring the bamboo grain is less evident as it is thin strips of bamboo constructed vertically to form a plank of flooring. Its appearance is very different from horizontal bamboo because the seams and edges are visible giving more textured look. It is available in natural (pale, golden brown tones), carbonised (rich, darker brown tones), or with a variety of colour stains to suit personal preference. Hand scraped finishes are also available to provide a more traditional and rustic look to the bamboo flooring. Continue reading
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