Thursday, April 05, 2007

Bamboo Flooring - The Green Choice

If you are looking for a kind of flooring that you is environmentally friendly then you should look no further than having bamboo flooring installed in your home. Not only is it one of the most beautiful natural woods available to choose from but it will not damage the environment. For many centuries now bamboo has been used by us (mankind) in many different ways and certainly in the last few years its popularity has increased. Not only can it be used for practical purposes such as for flooring but it is great for decorative purposes as all (bamboo screens etc.).

Unfortunately when ever you mention bamboo flooring people automatically think of the canes or round poles that you see Panda's in the zoo chewing on. They think that it will be uncomfortable to walk on. Yet if the truth be told the bamboo flooring that is available today is as flat as any other kind of laminate or hardwood flooring that you can purchase. There have been great technological advances in the way in which bamboo stalks can now be turned into high quality very smooth flooring. These manufacturers are able to mass produce their bamboo flooring in order to meet the growing demand for this beautifully crafted and exceptionally hardwearing kind of floor covering.

As with all the other kinds of wooden flooring that is available the cane that makes up bamboo flooring is processed and machined so it comes in short laminate strips or planks or tiles. Once it has been produced it can be installed in a similar way to other similar types of flooring that you can buy. Plus should your bamboo flooring be properly installed then you will find that it lasts for many years to come because it is so tough and durable. However, as with any other type of hardwood or laminate flooring, bamboo flooring needs to be cared for in order for it to last.

There are many reasons as to why more people are looking at having bamboo flooring installed in to their homes not only is it environmentally friendly, it is strong and durable and what is unique about it is the color. Unlike hardwood bamboo flooring is resistant to moisture and so is less likely to expand or contract. Also unlike laminate flooring bamboo flooring does not need to be artificially colored and no dyes or finishes are made to the product so it is completely natural. So if you are looking for something just a little extra special for your home and which is environmentally friendly then why not consider having bamboo flooring installed.


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