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Homeowners nowadays are often searching for new design options that are not that hard on the budget and yet are innovative and unique. While some would settle for either too expensive materials for their floors or cheap imitations of hardwood panels, there is a growing number of homeowners who intelligently choose to have solid bamboo flooring in their living rooms, bedrooms, and patios.
What's amazing about the bamboo as a material for wooden floors is that there are many options available in terms of style based on its natural pattern and color. Because of the growing demand for this product, manufacturers have developed new style options that suit anyone's taste and budget. Overall, the bamboo as a material for your wooden floors can add elegance and character to your home interiors.
Contrary to what most people know about the bamboo, it is not actually a tree, but is the tallest grass variety in the world. It does not require a lot of human intervention for it to grow, as it can easily adapt to the environment. It multiplies quite fast and can easily regrow within 3-5 years. Thus, it is a renewable source of material for wood panels, one that does not cause deforestation in the long run.
Compared with other hardwoods that are used for wood floorings, the bamboo is just as durable, and is almost similar with the oak in terms of its ability to resist denting. This means you can enjoy a solid bamboo flooring for many years of service, even with minimal attention and care. It can be used even in areas where you expect high traffic, as it can withstand pressure just as much as other hardwoods can.
The various colors of bamboo such as amber, light golden to a darker brown enhances the design possibilities that you can imagine with a bamboo wood flooring. It does not require hours and hours of installation, especially if you use prefinished bamboo tiles and panels. You can easily nail or glue these panels over other materials like particle board or plywood or even your floor heating system.
Solid bamboo flooring also has a high moisture resistance, making it an ideal choice even for places that usually get wet, like the bathroom, the patio or the kitchen.
With all these advantages, it is no wonder that more consumers now choose bamboo for their wooden floorings. Many also choose bamboo to voice out their "green" initiatives, as well as to make a statement about their unique personal tastes.
