BAMBOO by Aisyah Ahmad Sabry

Bamboo has many of the properties of hardwood flooring even though it is actually produced from a type of grass. Bamboo is ecologically friendly. It is made from natural vegetation. The use of natural materials is an important trend in the construction industry right now. As people are becoming more ecologically conscious they are demanding products that reflect these values. Bamboo is highly renewable resource that is able to grow to maturity in as little as three to five years. This is much faster than hardwood tree which can take up to twenty years or more to reach maturity.

Bamboo also is relatively easy to maintain when it comes to cleaning. You can just sweep or vacuum it regularly to remove small particle debris. you can also mop it or clean it with a non-wax, non-alkaline, hardwood or bamboo cleaner. But it is nearly impossible to keep it perfect. There are wide variety of things that can cause nasty scratches in the surface of a bamboo floor. High heels, pet claws, and furniture legs can all damage the surface. Small grit and tiny particles of sand or dirt will also cause scratches in the bamboo over time.


This material is slightly more resistant to water than hardwood material. However it is still a natural material made of organic elements, and as such excessive moisture will cause it to warp or will allow mold to grow. if the floor is installed in a very humid area, the moisture in the air can cause the floor planks to plump. in a dry environment, the planks can shrink. In both cases, the bamboo can cracks.The price of this material is about the same level as most hardwood floors. you will often find bamboo ranging from about two dollars to eight dollars per square foot.Bamboo can be extremely strong, hard and durable. Natural, un-carbonized bamboo that was properly harvest and manufactured can be as durable as red oak. Strand woven bamboo can be manufactured even harder than that.Bamboo is a trendy flooring that can elevate the elegance of a space. the appearance and feel is similar to hardwood and yet, is still distinct and different.This can add an ineffable quality to a room.

Overtime bamboo floors may become discolored, scratched or marred. Luckily, the surface of this material can be refinished, sanding it down and then reapplying the finishing coats to give it a fresh new look. the amount of sanding that can be done will be determined by the thickness of the plank used. Bamboo floor planks are manufactured by slicing or shredding the stalk of the bamboo grass plant, and then adhering the pieces back together using heat, pressure and resin based adhesive. This adhesive can release volatile organic chemicals (VOC) into the air of an interior space over time. Most bamboo floors have this adhesive in them, although the level of adhesive used, and the amount of VOC's emitted will vary depending on how the planks are manufactured.

To install your flooring, start by ensuring that your sub floor is level, clean and dry. If the sub floor is not clean, the adhesive you will use to put down the bamboo flooring will not bond. If the sub flooring is wet, find out why before installing the bamboo flooring. Once your sub floor is properly prepared, use an adhesive with a moisture barrier to lay down your bamboo flooring. Apply the adhesive to the sub flooring first using a trowel and then lay down the bamboo planks. Continue until the flooring is finished. Then, all you need to do is dust and sweep the floor regularly, mop it when needed using the right type of wood cleaner, and sit back and enjoy the look of your new floor.