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Bamboo Flooring - Is It The Right Choice For You

By Lyn Davis


All About Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo is a quickly growing type of grass found all over the world that features durable, hollow cored stems. These stems are used to make a wide variety of items, including furniture, fishing rods, and flooring.

Bamboo flooring is an extremely durable, beautiful alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Made from giant bamboo that must be harvested e still young, bamboo flooring comes in different grades and prices that depend on environmental factors. Choosing the highest grade of bamboo flooring that you can afford will ensure that your flooring is durable, beautiful and wears evenly.

Bamboo is treated to prevent pest infestation during the manufacturing process, so it doesn't attract pesky critters such as ants or termites. Bamboo flooring is crafted to resist warping and even fire, making it a great choice for anyone who desires hardy flooring that will last a long time.

Bamboo floor planks are similar in appearance to traditional hardwood floor planks and are installed in basically the same way. Whether or not your bamboo flooring features the nodes is a matter of personal aesthetic preference.

The color of bamboo flooring depends on the type of finish applied and can range from pale tan to dark toffee. You can even find bamboo flooring in exotic rainbow colors from some manufacturers.

Care and cleaning of bamboo floors is done the exact same way as that of hardwood floors. Simply sweep your floor regularly and use any store-bought cleaner made for hardwood floors to keep your bamboo flooring clean and beautiful. You can even wax bamboo floors to create a high-shine finish.

When shopping for bamboo floors it's a good idea to compare different types of flooring made by different manufacturers to make sure you get the best quality for the best price. It might be tempting to save a few dollars by purchasing low grade flooring, but in the long run, it will only cost you more money because you will most likely have to repair or replace it a lot sooner than high grade bamboo flooring.

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