subject: Bamboo Flooring for your Living Room [print this page] Bamboo Flooring for your Living Room Bamboo Flooring for your Living Room
The living room is the place where family and friends gather to unwind, chat and watch TV. Due to these and many other reasons, the living room floor is one of the most highly-trafficked areas in the home. This is why it is vital to choose strong flooring, such as bamboo flooring, that will endure routine wear. In fact, bamboo has become a very popular flooring option for living rooms because it is durable, easy to clean and stain- and moisture-resistant. What's more, it is extremely affordable. Although bamboo flooring is a practical flooring material for your living room, there are many finishes and wood types to choose from.
While you may have been sold on the idea of installing bamboo flooring in your living room, you may be overwhelmed by the large selection of finishes and bamboo wood types there are to choose from. Here is a brief guide to help you make the best flooring decision for your living room.
Classic bamboo: Made from whole strips of select A-grade Moso bamboo, the classic flooring absorbs lower levels of moisture and withstands humidity. Homeowners can request to receive bamboo flooring samples in the mail and can select from vertical or horizontal grain and the following hues: natural, carbonized and mosaic.
Strand Woven: Perfect for living rooms and other high-traffic areas, strand wovenbamboo flooring is one of the most resilient flooring available. Stand woven bamboo is twice as hard as oak wood, very stable and pet-friendly. Strand woven bamboo is also very attractive, adding beauty and warmth underfoot. Choose from cinnamon, saffron, rosewood and chocolate finishes.
Hand Scraped: If you want a unique look with charm, hand scraped bamboo flooring is for you. Ideal for vintage or modern dcor, distressed or textured hand scraped flooring is handmade by artisans to produce that old-world handcrafted look.
Engineered: Also known as bamboo laminate flooring, engineered flooring is a better choice for below-grade or basement installations. It is made of a top wear layer of strand woven bamboo and bonded to a fiberboard made of recycled materials. Bamboo laminate holds up well in high humidity areas with little expansion or contraction. Learn more about bamboo flooring pros and cons.
