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A quick guide to bamboo flooring
Bamboo flooring is now more popular than ever before with the homeowner. It looks wonderful in the modern home, is easy to clean, hardwearing, warm and is the environmentally friendly option. Below is our quick guide to bamboo.
Remember it's not really wood
Although bamboo flooring is classed as wooden flooring, it is really grass. However, it acts in very much the same way as wood, as it is really a tree related grass that is harvested from China and areas in Asia. It feels and looks like wood, and as it is a 100 percent natural material, is the eco-friendly option.
The durable option
Bamboo flooring is incredibly tough and durable, which is one of the main reasons why it is so incredibly popular with homeowners. It can be placed in those rooms that are in constant use, such as the hallway, and living room. It can even be placed in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom and kitchen. It just needs the correct finish.
The importance of the finish
Bamboo flooring requires a specialist finish to ensure that it is well protected and waterproof. Even if you buy bamboo flooring
with a specialist finish, it will need refinishing at some point in the future, and this is when you need to call in the professionals.
Sanding bamboo floors
Sanding bamboo flooring takes skill and specialist material, as you only want to remove the top layer, not the actual wood. Specialist sanding floor services can expertly sand your bamboo flooring, making it ready for that layer of protective finish. These companies often use dust-free floor sanding machines that make the job much quicker, as well as providing an efficient floor sanding and varnishing service.
Remember to acclimate bamboo flooring
Finally, before installing your bamboo flooring, it is very important that you acclimate it in the room that it is to be fitted. As a natural material it can expand and contract. Ideally, you need to give bamboo flooring at least 7 days to acclimate in your chosen room. This will make the installation process much easier.
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