Bamboo Flooring
An Economical and Environmental Choice
Bamboo is in reality a grass, not a wood product. It is a natural, renewable resource, that can
be responsibly harvested every five years. Therefore, no forest are destroyed to make bamboo, and
many experts and homeowners consider it to be the logical flooring choice of the future. Bamboo
flooring will last as long as or longer than hardwood flooring products. Since bamboo is a
renewable resource, homeowners will be able to count on a reliable supply, at a stable price, for
a long time. Choosing to buy bamboo flooring is an environmental, economical and aestheic and
responsible choice.
Bamboo flooring has been shown to measure up favorably against the most popular, stable and
durable hardwood flooring brands and cost about the same as other premium wood floors. Stability
refers to the natural contraction and expansion of a wood in different climates that occurs over
time. When compared to red oak, the standard against which hardwood floors are measured, bamboo
is 50% more stable. Durability refers to the actual hardness of the wood and its susceptibility
to dents and scratches. When compared to the industry standard, hard maple, bamboo is just as
hard. Besides durability and stability, there is the natural beauty of bamboo making it equal to
if not better than that of hardwood flooring.
Bamboo floors are installed much like hardwood floors, but keeping the shine on a bamboo floor
requires less work than on a hardwood floor, because there is no waxing or refinishing involved.
No special tool are needed to maintain your bamboo floor. To remove dirt and dust, simply use a
broom or dry mop. To clean your floor use a slightly damp mop and any non-abrasive hardwood
cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on your bamboo. Bamboo flooring is the same
as any other floor when it comes to dents and scratches. You can protect your floor by using
pads under the furniture legs and not wearing spike heeled shoes.
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