Bamboo Flooring Is A New Trend In Flooring Market

Bamboo flooring is one of the latest trends in hardwood flooring. It is becoming so popular because it is not only cheap and renewable but also because it is very beautiful providing a rich, light grain. It is one of the only wood building materials that is completely renewable which also drives the cost down.

Bamboo is not actually made from hardwood floor material, but rather natural bamboo grass strove together to create the density and durability of an every day hardwood floor. Bamboo Flooring has become the trending choice for hardwood flooring enthusiasts as the actual plant itself is a renewable energy resource which can be re-harvested every five years for optimum environmental benefits. It may take other wood species over one-hundred years to reach the same levels of maturation. Bamboo floors have been used for already thousands of years in the construction industry in Asia, and now the western markets in the United States and Europe have recently discovered the benefits behind bamboo flooring.

Bamboo flooring is easy to install for carpenters who are already masters at installing regular hardwood floors. There is almost no difference in installation, it can be nailed down to floor or be a tongue and groove set-up that floats on top of the existing floor. There are also numerous finishes and sizes and styles of planks that can be used.

The sub floor underneath the bamboo flooring has to be structurally sound and perfectly flat for the best results. Bamboo absorbs moisture no matter what which means that it has to get acclimatized to the humidity of the room. Before installing make sure to leave the planks in the room for at least three days or they might not fit correctly in the end, either bursting their seams because it is too tight or being loose.