Top Five
Reasons To Use Bamboo Flooring
By Damion Rutherford
Bamboo is a unique alternative as a flooring option. Both
beautiful and durable, bamboo floors can add beauty to any area of your home and
can withstand the wear and tear of daily life.
Here are my top five reasons to choose bamboo flooring for your home:
1. Aesthetic Beauty
Contrary to popular belief, bamboo is actually a grass not a wood product.
Because of this difference, bamboo has a different look than your typical
hardwood floors. Color can be determined by the manufacturing process (length of
time carbonized) and your typical order of bamboo flooring will be rather
uniform in color and easy to match when installing. Also, staining is now
possible for bamboo floors resulting in over thirty different styles and colors
being available. With this many choices, you’re sure to find something to
perfectly fit your style.
2. Durability
Bamboo is not only beautiful, it is also quite durable. Bamboo has received
hardness (strength) ratings higher than many hardwoods. In addition to its
hardness rating, bamboo is also resilient. This means it “bounces back” after
most impacts and doesn’t dent. This resiliency is also better for your feet and
back since the floor will tend to “give” slightly and not be so hard to walk on
everyday.
3. Moisture Resistance
Bamboo is also a naturally water resistant material. In addition to its
natural resistance, part of the manufacturing process includes lamination which
increases its resistance to warping. Because of this moisture resistance, bamboo
flooring can be used in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms where hardwood and
laminate floors shouldn’t be used.
4. The Environmental Benefits
Bamboo is a sustainable material. This means it can easily and quickly be
re-grown in a reasonably short time. Bamboo is typically harvested every four to
five years without actually destroying the plant. Also, because of its
resiliency, bamboo doesn’t have to be refinished as often as hardwood. This cuts
down on the chemicals necessary to maintain the floor.
5. Easy Cleaning
Bamboo floors, like most hard flooring materials, are easier to clean than
carpet. No vacuum required, just a dust mop to keep things nice and clean. And,
unlike tile, there is no grout to worry about keeping clean.
Summary
Bamboo is a great addition to any home. It is an eco-friendly, easy to
maintain flooring material that can match any style you choose for your home.
About the Author: Damion Rutherford is the marketing director for
www.free-flooring.com, a FREE consumer's guide for all of your
bamboo flooring needs. |
