Bamboo Flooring - Is It Right For You

 

 

A bamboo floor is essentially a type of floor made of the delicate bamboo plant. Most of today's bamboo flooring items originate in China and many other parts of Asia. The bamboo tree grows in abundance in the area, making it an excellent product for use as a building material. Moso bamboo is probably the most widely utilized species used for flooring. The plant is usually pressed, cut, or shaped into narrow strips, which are woven together to create bamboo flooring panels.

The strips are woven together diagonally, as opposed to horizontally like traditional hardwood planks. When made of thin bamboo stalks, the planks are more susceptible to ripping as a result of foot pressure. In contrast, thicker bamboo flooring panels are less likely to rip. If you have heavy foot traffic on your staircase, this is definitely something to consider.

In addition to being non-dirt, bamboo flooring panels are also much more resistant to scratching and gouging than traditional hardwood planks. They can withstand high traffic without the planks becoming damaged. The best news about bamboo flooring plans is that if you get caught with a damaged plank, repairing it with a hammer can be done fairly easily, and will not damage the surface underneath.

One problem that some people have with bamboo flooring is that it lacks the natural beauty of a hardwood floor. For example, bamboo does not have the same gleaming colors or rich textures that a hardwood floor can display. However, it is often dyed to resemble a harder wood, such as maple or oak. You'll still be able to see the intricate design and knot work that are characteristic of a real hardwood floor, but it won't be quite as noticeable.

Bamboo stalks are also more susceptible to damage than planks. Stamped bamboo flooring plans, for example, are more likely to dent. The damage can easily be repaired by using a sanding wheel. However, stamped bamboo planks can be glued down, which can lead to the glue bubbling out and leaving an unsightly splotchy area. Fortunately, bamboo flooring planks have a method of fixing this, by cementing the area with a sealer that penetrates the pores of the bamboo plank itself.

In summary, bamboo flooring is certainly an option that you should explore. Even if you're not considering switching to it now, you may in the future. As it has many advantages over other types of floor planks, and it's relatively inexpensive, it's easy to see why. It can add a lot of value to any home, and can be installed rather quickly.