Bamboo flooring is beneficial for areas with high traffic like living rooms, kitchens and entryways. It is naturally resistant to abrasion caused by footwork and the impact of fallen objects.
Strand woven bamboo flooring weaves the grass fibers together, creating an interlocking pattern that can be three times stronger than other types of bamboo flooring.
DIYers can cut installation costs depending on the type of bamboo flooring they use. This installation method is quick and effortless, and it also allows the floor to expand and contract as humidity levels change in the room.
Bamboo naturally has few pests. Even during harvesting, it requires little use of pesticides. Some of the chemicals used to treat bamboo flooring make digestion impossible for termites. Overall, most types of bamboo flooring are pet resistant. In addition, bamboo is inhospitable to dust mites and repels dust and pollen, and it makes an excellent choice for allergy-prone homeowners. On the downside, bamboo flooring shares many disadvantages with hardwood floors.
Both are susceptible to scratches and require special sealants to protect against water. For anyone considering bamboo flooring options, these are some cons to consider.
While bamboo is highly durable, its surface can easily scratch, just like most wood floors. Carbonized bamboo flooring, which has a darker tone, is remarkably more susceptible to scratching too. Placing felt pads on furniture and refinishing the bamboo floor from time to time can extend the life of this flooring and reduce the appearance of scratches.
Despite bamboo being trendy flooring material, it has many style limitations. Most bamboo floorings only have vertical and horizontal grains, in limited finishes and tones that might not suit all interior decor settings.
Since bamboo is grass, humidity affects it more severely than it does hardwood flooring. If the flooring is used in a very humid climate or rooms with drastic climate changes, the moisture in there is likely to cause the floor planks to swell and buckle. In dry environments, the planks can shrink significantly, making them more likely to crack under extremely low humidity. Bamboo flooring lacks Knots and grains like those found in solid hardwood flooring.
In some homeowners, this may look stylish, contemporary, and trendy than rustic and other bamboo traditional styles and designs. The chemical composition used to manufacture bamboo make it insect and termite resistant. This can save you the cost of repairs, or even installation of new flooring. In other cases, you can install radiant heating systems under your floor and it would work well with your bamboo flooring. This also may deter some termites and other insects infestation on your flooring.
Tip: Consult your supplier or check with the manufacturer for guidelines. Not all bamboo flooring is compatible with in-floor heating. The bamboo floor tends to be great for allergy sufferers with simple cleaning and maintenance. When you adopt a daily routine of cleaning and sweeping away dust and dirt, it will leave nowhere for pet hair or other allergens to hide.
In the top brands, they tend to be no-VOC and formaldehyde or toxic-free. The bamboo floor tends to be somehow scratch-resistance, but still prone to scratches. You have to take precautions to prevent and protect your floor from dents and scratches.
Chronic dampness and flooding may totally damage your flooring. Warping, buckling, and white and black water stains is still a Problem with bamboo floors. Bamboo grass floor readily absorbs water and excess water and humidity will definitely damage your floor. Water and humidity can leave a cloudy haze on the floor , black-water stains or even white water stains on your floor surface. Secondly, because there is such a large selection of bamboo planks, you can install them in your entire house and have different looks throughout.
As highlighted in the Ted Talk above, bamboo is solid. In fact, bamboo floors are so durable; you can feel good about installing them in any area of your home, even those areas with high traffic. Bamboo floors are so strong and durable; most manufacturers offer at least a year warranty.
Compared to traditional hardwood floors, bamboo is very affordable, making it a great choice for those who want to live green but need to do so on a budget. Typically, you can get premium lengths long planks and widths wide planks at about half the prices you would pay for traditional hardwoods in those same dimensions. More people than ever are concerned about the future of our planet. Why is bamboo the green choice?
So what about when it comes to installing and maintaining bamboo floors? Well, the benefits continue! Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons When choosing a flooring method, it is good to evaluate its pros and cons. Advantages of Bamboo Flooring The material makes a great flooring choice. Its advantages include: It is eco-friendly : Bamboo is a fast-growing resource that matures in years.
This duration is about one-tenth of the time it takes a red oak tree to mature. Additionally, new stalks grow from the same plant. The plant also requires little fertilizer to grow. It is cost-effective : The tree is ready to harvest within the 5th year, making it cost-effective and affordable. Highly durable : When you choose strand woven bamboo flooring, you can benefit from highly durable flooring that is hard to wear.
It is twice as hard as oak flooring, which makes it the best choice for areas with high traffic and commercial properties.
Extremely versatile : You can install bamboo wood flooring on any subfloor and in many used areas of your home. Additionally, you can find it in various grains patterns, plank sizes, and finishes.
You can choose parquet flooring if you want to give your home a different look. Easy to clean : If you or your loved one has an allergy, bamboo flooring makes for easy cleaning. You can easily sweep away the dirt and dust, and there are no places where the allergens can hide.
Disadvantages of Bamboo Flooring Now that we have looked at the various benefits of installing bamboo flooring, some of the cons are: It can scratch : the material can scratch even with a quality factory finish as any other wood does. Use protective pads with furniture, and you can add some doormats inside the house. Quality may not be the same throughout all the bamboo types : The quality differs from one type to another. Also, different manufacturers may produce varying flooring qualities. Probability of off-gassing: If you purchase less quality bamboo flooring, you may experience this challenge.
These lower-quality materials contain adhesives that contain urea-formaldehyde. Not waterproof : Though the material is water-resistant, it is not waterproof. As such, you should not install it outside or in areas with excessive water, such as the bathroom. How to Install Bamboo Flooring Below is a guide on bamboo flooring installation.
Step 1: Preparation You need to prepare the surface before installing bamboo flooring. Step 2: Installation You can install the bamboo wood flooring in various ways: Floating the Floor using tongue and groove After laying the underlay, place some 10mm spacers around the room. Once removed, they will leave an expansion gap, making room for the flooring to contract and expand naturally.
Then, lay the flooring by gluing together the tongue and groove. Use a waterproof adhesive for this task. Do not glue the underlay to the planks. Choose your desired patterns and stagger the planks.
Secret Nailing to a Wood Subfloor For this, you will need to lay a wooden subfloor where you can nail any loose areas. First, fill any low areas as you sand and plane high spots. Once you have a level floor, clean the surface. Leave a 10 mm expansion gap around the room perimeter. Straighten and secure the first bamboo plank row and continue building up the rows by secret nailing into the groove.
Use only a minimum of three nails per plank and avoid going too close to the end of the plank to avoid splitting. You can use glue to fully seal the floor, ensuring you stagger the planks in your chosen pattern. To do so, place some 10mm spacers around the room, which will leave an expansion gap once removed.
The gap allows the expansion and contraction of the planks. First, you need to prepare the subfloor. If it is wood, sand high spots and fill low areas using a self-leveling compound. Once it is level, clean the surface, removing any chemicals and adhesives affecting your chosen adhesive. Leave a 10mm expansion gap around the perimeters of the rooms, including the doorway.
Then, glue the plank bamboo flooring directly on the subfloor to secure the first row. Once you have a straight first row, continue installing the other planks staggering them in your desired pattern.
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