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Bamboo Flooring
By Gary Ng
Bamboo provides an excellent alternative to traditional hardwood flooring. Growing in popularity as an alternative, bamboo has many attractive features that make it a viable option for modern homeowners. Although harvested primarily in China, bamboo is now widely available in North America and Europe. Many early adopters of bamboo point out its environmental friendliness. The bamboo plant regrows very quickly when compared with the time it takes a forest to regrow. In fact, the bamboo plant is considered a grass, as it grows much quicker than any tree. When done responsibly, bamboo plant harvesting can be accomplished in a environmentally friendly manner.
How does bamboo compare with traditional hardwoods? High quality bamboo is harder and more durable than even the most expensive hardwood flooring. Moisture is also less of a problem for bamboo flooring. Where traditional hardwood may buckle and crack because of water exposure, bamboo can absorb the moisture without a problem. Bamboo is processed as a laminate and treated under extremely high pressure with a high quality glue. This makes bamboo very resistant
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to abrasions and scratches, where less treated hardwood floors may show scratches after a while. Bamboo has become significantly more affordable in the past few years as well.
Best of all, bamboo can typically be installed at home without any professional assistance. Like many of the newer hardwoods, bamboo is produced with a tongue and groove construction, making them considerably easier to install. Before installing a bamboo floor, let the planks sit in their new environment for no less than 72 hours. Although bamboo is very resistant to moisture, they do need some time to adjust to their new climate before installation.
What should be done to maintain a bamboo floor? Maintenance requirements are fairly simple for bamboo flooring. Be sure to clean the floor after installing it, using a mop with only a little bit of water. Regular dusting and sweeping should be done after installation. This will prevent a build up of dust that can dull the finish. A mat should be placed at the entrance to prevent dust and dirt from coming into the room. Dirt and small rocks can easily scratch the finish, and a mat can go a long way in preventing this problem.
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