Bamboo flooring has been a great choice for households besides hardwood flooring. In fact, it is quickly gaining popularity either for commercial and household use. Bamboo flooring is stronger and denser than many hardwood floors and it is highly resistant to moisture, something that is not present in others. As such, it is a great alternative for traditional hardwood flooring. A bamboo floor is also very easy and cost effective to install and maintain. Because of this, consumers are assured that they get more value for their money.

The remarkable qualities of bamboo flooring materials attributed to its main component, the bamboo. This common grass can actually grow very large and thick and can reach as high as 100 feet tall. Bamboo planks are made from stalks that are split and flattened; put together with glue and laminated using a high pressure. This process allows bamboo flooring to be stable and durable for long periods of time. So whether you subject it to strenuous activities for 24 hours, 7 days a week, bamboo flooring will maintain its elegance and beauty and preserve a good home or office.

Just like cork flooring, a bamboo floor is also known for being insect repellant and moisture resistant. That’s why it is considered good for the health. It can be used for the kitchen and other home areas. What’s overwhelming about bamboo flooring is that it can complement any theme. So you can simply coordinate your room design and secure a splendid, harmonious environment in your house or office. The reasons for bamboo floor’s popularity are – first, its price; second, its hassle free installation and maintenance and third, its favorable costs. In addition to that, bamboo flooring also offers quality and a multitude of great textures and colors which will allow you to explore your artistic preference. Bamboo flooring can be installed using the same tools and methods that are used for installing laminate floors. Above that, bamboo flooring’s oriental feel provide families with constantly warm environment. The demands of bamboo wood products are now growing. The fact that it comes from an abundant and highly
renewable source, people can rest assure that they will have a consistent supply of materials. Because of this, people will also be able to avail one of the best floors at the least environmental and financial cost. Bamboo flooring is, again, one of the best known alternatives for hardwood. It doesn’t cause harm to the health of people and will effectively sustain ecological balance.

Bamboo flooring has two different cuts – the vertical and horizontal, and these refer to the methods by which bamboo floorings are made.  In the vertical style, a number of strips are glued together in long and slender rows, with their narrow edges facing up. It creates attractive pattern to bamboo wood floors with some edgy grain thin lines between the laminated strips. On the other hand, horizontal style is glued together along with their narrow edges so their wider surfaces face up. Now, the strips are laminated in three layers so the thickness is similar between the two cuts. Both styles of bamboo flooring will receive final pressing after lamination and consequently, they will undergo milling and finishing. Natural blonde or carbonized coloring horizontal and vertical-style of bamboo floors are available in the market through Ifloor’s Pink Ribbon Sale.