The Bamboo Floor Process

The Bamboo Floor Process

The Bamboo Floor Process

Homeowners who have installed bamboo flooring continue to sing its praises years later. Not only is it exquisite and beautiful, but extremely durable as well. Many bamboo floor owners refuse to ever use hardwood again after seeing the benefits of a bamboo floor. Surprisingly enough, bamboo flooring is harder than both oak and mahogany. So is it any wonder that the alluring combination of beauty and durability has these floor owners abuzz?

To truly appreciate bamboo flooring, you should become familiar with how it is manufactured and processed into a final product.

There are possibly 1500 species of Bamboo, but the kind used for flooring is generally harvested in China. Once the bamboo has been harvested, the outer layer or skin is removed and the stalks are then sliced into various length strips, depending on the length of the floor. The strips of bamboo are then steamed to bring out a more natural and pleasing color.

After the fillets (strips) are put through the steaming process, they are then determined for their quality. Those strips that are of lower quality are shipped off to floor discounters and the select grade strips are used for the highest quality flooring. There can be about a $7-8 difference per square foot between a low quality bamboo floor and a high quality one.

One of the most important steps is the drying process. Each strip is dried with a kiln. If the bamboo isn't dried properly, it can shrink, devaluing the strip. After the strips have been properly dried, they are then glued together and pressed to make wider planks. Finally the planks are milled for the installation process.

For the distressed bamboo flooring, the planks are then placed under substantial pressure to get their final look admired by so many homeowners.

Because of the process described above, it is always a very good idea to shop around before buying any bamboo floor. You will want to deal with a high quality retailer and always ask for samples to make sure the flooring agrees with your home.

Now that you can appreciate the process that goes into creating such unique and durable flooring, I hope you will carefully consider installing bamboo flooring over hardwood.

POST COMMENT

The Pitch - Part 2 Best Ways to Back Up Your Files Five top features in a TV cabinet Why You Shouldn't Pay Full Price For Any Purse Turning a Photo on Canvas into a Collage I'll F.o.r.m. You, Thank You Very Much! Overcoming Fears - A Stepping Stone To Success Cog-480 Pdf Scope Parallax Issues Drops of Qunatum Time 6 Martin Brodeur Trailer Tires Portland Should You Or Should You Not Wear Bras