While bamboo has been used for centuries in other parts of the world, it is just starting to gain popularity in the US as a flooring material. In the US, we associate bamboo with furniture, window treatments, mats, food, toothpicks, toys, wall coverings and a host of other things. Only recently, has bamboo been used as floor covering in the US.
Most of the bamboo flooring sold in the US comes from China and is of the Moso bamboo species. This species matures in three to five years. Bamboo is actually a grass and as such does not have to be replanted, but comes back from the root systems. It is used by a large part of the world as a main source of building materials. It generates more oxygen than a comparable stand of trees and can grow in many different climates. Because of the environmental aspects of bamboo, many people consider using bamboo a way of helping preserve our planet. However, there are issues to be considered when choosing bamboo flooring.
The softness of the flooring can be a drawback. If the bamboo is harvested too soon, the flooring produced will be soft and more easily marred. Most producers of bamboo flooring are overseas and do not necessarily have the types of quality standards and inspections that US manufacturers must adhere to. Most of the companies selling bamboo flooring in the US today import their material from manufacturers in China and the Far East. US companies carrying these types of flooring must scrutinize the quality of the product and manufacturing procedures. Some bamboo flooring is made with formaldehyde resins in the gluing process and do not meet the standards for indoor emissions of formaldehyde.
It is said that bamboo flooring can be made into any color. The darker material has to be carbonized and the darker the color the more carbonization has occurred. Carbonization occurs when heat is applied to the strips of bamboo. The more heat that is applied the softer the flooring material is. The closer to the light natural bamboo color, the harder the flooring material. If you are considering purchasing bamboo flooring, use the fingernail test on a sample to see how much of a mark is made when pushing the nail into the wood. You might want to compare bamboo to other flooring woods you may be considering.
There are several classes of engineered bamboo flooring including Horizontal and vertical flooring which indicates how the strips are glued and laminated together. The flooring planks of the vertical and horizontal method look different but are alike in installation. Both types can be glued, nailed or stapled but floating is not recommended. There is also a strand woven flooring which is harder but can present more installation challenges.
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Bamboo Flooring For Your Home
While bamboo has been used for centuries in other parts of the world, it is just starting to gain popularity in the US as a flooring material. In the US, we associate bamboo with furniture, window treatments, mats, food, toothpicks, toys, wall coverings and a host of other things. Only recently, has bamboo been used as floor covering in the US.
Most of the bamboo flooring sold in the US comes from China and is of the Moso bamboo species. This species matures in three to five years. Bamboo is actually a grass and as such does not have to be replanted, but comes back from the root systems. It is used by a large part of the world as a main source of building materials. It generates more oxygen than a comparable stand of trees and can grow in many different climates. Because of the environmental aspects of bamboo, many people consider using bamboo a way of helping preserve our planet. However, there are issues to be considered when choosing bamboo flooring.
The softness of the flooring can be a drawback. If the bamboo is harvested too soon, the flooring produced will be soft and more easily marred. Most producers of bamboo flooring are overseas and do not necessarily have the types of quality standards and inspections that US manufacturers must adhere to. Most of the companies selling bamboo flooring in the US today import their material from manufacturers in China and the Far East. US companies carrying these types of flooring must scrutinize the quality of the product and manufacturing procedures. Some bamboo flooring is made with formaldehyde resins in the gluing process and do not meet the standards for indoor emissions of formaldehyde.
It is said that bamboo flooring can be made into any color. The darker material has to be carbonized and the darker the color the more carbonization has occurred. Carbonization occurs when heat is applied to the strips of bamboo. The more heat that is applied the softer the flooring material is. The closer to the light natural bamboo color, the harder the flooring material. If you are considering purchasing bamboo flooring, use the fingernail test on a sample to see how much of a mark is made when pushing the nail into the wood. You might want to compare bamboo to other flooring woods you may be considering.
There are several classes of engineered bamboo flooring including Horizontal and vertical flooring which indicates how the strips are glued and laminated together. The flooring planks of the vertical and horizontal method look different but are alike in installation. Both types can be glued, nailed or stapled but floating is not recommended. There is also a strand woven flooring which is harder but can present more installation challenges.
Most of the bamboo flooring sold in the US comes from China and is of the Moso bamboo species. This species matures in three to five years. Bamboo is actually a grass and as such does not have to be replanted, but comes back from the root systems. It is used by a large part of the world as a main source of building materials. It generates more oxygen than a comparable stand of trees and can grow in many different climates. Because of the environmental aspects of bamboo, many people consider using bamboo a way of helping preserve our planet. However, there are issues to be considered when choosing bamboo flooring.
The softness of the flooring can be a drawback. If the bamboo is harvested too soon, the flooring produced will be soft and more easily marred. Most producers of bamboo flooring are overseas and do not necessarily have the types of quality standards and inspections that US manufacturers must adhere to. Most of the companies selling bamboo flooring in the US today import their material from manufacturers in China and the Far East. US companies carrying these types of flooring must scrutinize the quality of the product and manufacturing procedures. Some bamboo flooring is made with formaldehyde resins in the gluing process and do not meet the standards for indoor emissions of formaldehyde.
It is said that bamboo flooring can be made into any color. The darker material has to be carbonized and the darker the color the more carbonization has occurred. Carbonization occurs when heat is applied to the strips of bamboo. The more heat that is applied the softer the flooring material is. The closer to the light natural bamboo color, the harder the flooring material. If you are considering purchasing bamboo flooring, use the fingernail test on a sample to see how much of a mark is made when pushing the nail into the wood. You might want to compare bamboo to other flooring woods you may be considering.
There are several classes of engineered bamboo flooring including Horizontal and vertical flooring which indicates how the strips are glued and laminated together. The flooring planks of the vertical and horizontal method look different but are alike in installation. Both types can be glued, nailed or stapled but floating is not recommended. There is also a strand woven flooring which is harder but can present more installation challenges.
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Bamboo Flooring is a Great Home Option
It may sound a little funny, but it's true. For those who want eye-popping, incredible floors, bamboo is an option that should be taken seriously. No, we're not talking woven together sticks here, either. Good bamboo flooring is a beautiful as any hardwood and comes in as many varieties and styles if not more. Plus, it offers some advantages other products cannot.
Unlike the woven bamboo mats most people think of when bamboo flooring is mentioned, newer products using bamboo have come into the marketplace recently. These flooring types involve the transformation of plain bamboo stalks into a very smooth flooring product that comes in a huge variety of colors and styles. When laid, it resembles any other type of wood flooring, but comes with a large laundry list of advantages over plain oak, maple or pine.
Produced in a similar fashion as hardwood, bamboo comes in short strips, planks and even tiles. It's installed basically the same way any other flooring is, too. It can take on many different colors and designs, too. But the icing on the cake though is the fact bamboo is known not only for looking good, but also for its ability to hold up under some major traffic. These advantages combine to make bamboo perfect for homes, offices and other settings where beauty and an ability to stand up to traffic are needed.
Bamboo has a number of advantages over other types of flooring. Here are some of the main ones:
* Weather tolerance: Unlike traditional hardwoods, bamboo can handle humidity and moisture changes like a champ. It's ability to withstand water without expanding or contracting gives it a distinct advantage over other kinds of wood flooring that can be destroyed by water. It's even considered more stable than oak. * Hardness quality. When properly crafted, bamboo flooring is considered harder than maple and even oak. This adds to its ability to withstand years and years of traffic. * Durability. Bamboo's unique properties make it stain, scratch and fade resistant. Plus, it stands up to serious traffic and more. The toughness of the product helps it resist things that can destroy regular wood floors and especially carpeting. This means less of a need for replacement, which means a huge cost savings over the long run. * Great for those with allergies. Unlike carpets, bamboo doesn't hold in dust and dirt. This can help keep a home a bit more allergen free, which is great news for those who suffer from allergies. * Environmental: Trees are not cut down to create bamboo floors. Bamboo grows, literally, like weeds in numerous locations around the world. It is able to reproduce and grow quickly, which means the supply is more prevalent and forests don't have to be destroyed to make a floor. * Maintenance. Considering its natural properties, it's easy to see this flooring is simple to care for. It can be vacuumed just like a carpet or dusted with any spills wiped up.
Bamboo flooring is not a new concept, but recent advances in making it have added this flooring option to the mainstream. Considering its advantages, it is worth major consideration when new flooring is needed. Few products can come close to comparing with the benefits bamboo offers.
Unlike the woven bamboo mats most people think of when bamboo flooring is mentioned, newer products using bamboo have come into the marketplace recently. These flooring types involve the transformation of plain bamboo stalks into a very smooth flooring product that comes in a huge variety of colors and styles. When laid, it resembles any other type of wood flooring, but comes with a large laundry list of advantages over plain oak, maple or pine.
Produced in a similar fashion as hardwood, bamboo comes in short strips, planks and even tiles. It's installed basically the same way any other flooring is, too. It can take on many different colors and designs, too. But the icing on the cake though is the fact bamboo is known not only for looking good, but also for its ability to hold up under some major traffic. These advantages combine to make bamboo perfect for homes, offices and other settings where beauty and an ability to stand up to traffic are needed.
Bamboo has a number of advantages over other types of flooring. Here are some of the main ones:
* Weather tolerance: Unlike traditional hardwoods, bamboo can handle humidity and moisture changes like a champ. It's ability to withstand water without expanding or contracting gives it a distinct advantage over other kinds of wood flooring that can be destroyed by water. It's even considered more stable than oak. * Hardness quality. When properly crafted, bamboo flooring is considered harder than maple and even oak. This adds to its ability to withstand years and years of traffic. * Durability. Bamboo's unique properties make it stain, scratch and fade resistant. Plus, it stands up to serious traffic and more. The toughness of the product helps it resist things that can destroy regular wood floors and especially carpeting. This means less of a need for replacement, which means a huge cost savings over the long run. * Great for those with allergies. Unlike carpets, bamboo doesn't hold in dust and dirt. This can help keep a home a bit more allergen free, which is great news for those who suffer from allergies. * Environmental: Trees are not cut down to create bamboo floors. Bamboo grows, literally, like weeds in numerous locations around the world. It is able to reproduce and grow quickly, which means the supply is more prevalent and forests don't have to be destroyed to make a floor. * Maintenance. Considering its natural properties, it's easy to see this flooring is simple to care for. It can be vacuumed just like a carpet or dusted with any spills wiped up.
Bamboo flooring is not a new concept, but recent advances in making it have added this flooring option to the mainstream. Considering its advantages, it is worth major consideration when new flooring is needed. Few products can come close to comparing with the benefits bamboo offers.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Bamboo Flooring Will Make Your Home A Home
Bamboo might seem like a wood, but it actually belongs to the grass family and is one of the rapid growing species in the world. Bamboo flooring is now becoming common among many countries because of its diverse advantages. In view of the fact that bamboo is eco-friendly, it can adjust to the changing environments anywhere in the world. The special attribute of bamboo is that it can lower the intensity of light and can protect us from ultra violet rays. Hence bamboo can also be called as an atmospheric and soil purifier. Bamboo flooring could be found common in an average sparkling honey brown shade or in light tan normal shade. People nowadays are changing their hardwood flooring to bamboo flooring because of its attractive color, design and other price advantages.
If you are a person interested in making your home to look natural, then bamboo flooring is the best and the cost effective choice. Bamboo floorings are available in different lengths and could be purchased either in the market or online. The dealers who are selling bamboo flooring these days are also giving option for you to select the best design to shape on your flooring. Since bamboos are flexible they are also used to make both aesthetic items and other pleasing decorative items that are environment friendly. Hence to prevent the increasing environmental issues bamboo floorings would be the ideal choices that are now available to decorate homes or business places. The days of using traditional hardwood flooring is becoming extinct nowadays, because of these bamboo floorings.
Just like buying branded and durable bamboo flooring is vital, maintaining bamboo floorings is also very essential. Bamboo floorings don't require frequent usage of polishers and other cleaning solutions like other hardwood floorings. In general, the color of the bamboo flooring is directly proportional to the amount of time required to process it. It is advisable not to install bamboo floorings, in bathrooms or in other areas of your home and office. Since these areas are prone to dampness, the bamboo flooring could be easily deformed or damaged. When buying bamboo floorings and hardwood floorings it could be witnessed in some cases that the bamboo floorings would cost less compared to other floorings. The labor cost can also be found almost the same. As the installation techniques are almost the same for hardwood flooring as well as bamboo flooring, it is relatively easy and it could be seen that most of the hardwood flooring installing experts have now started to install bamboo flooring too.
Bamboo has become one of the hottest trends among Americans and European nowadays. Soon it is expected to become the common flooring across the globe. It has also started captivating the hearts of millions because of its beauty, durability and eco friendly nature.
If you are a person interested in making your home to look natural, then bamboo flooring is the best and the cost effective choice. Bamboo floorings are available in different lengths and could be purchased either in the market or online. The dealers who are selling bamboo flooring these days are also giving option for you to select the best design to shape on your flooring. Since bamboos are flexible they are also used to make both aesthetic items and other pleasing decorative items that are environment friendly. Hence to prevent the increasing environmental issues bamboo floorings would be the ideal choices that are now available to decorate homes or business places. The days of using traditional hardwood flooring is becoming extinct nowadays, because of these bamboo floorings.
Just like buying branded and durable bamboo flooring is vital, maintaining bamboo floorings is also very essential. Bamboo floorings don't require frequent usage of polishers and other cleaning solutions like other hardwood floorings. In general, the color of the bamboo flooring is directly proportional to the amount of time required to process it. It is advisable not to install bamboo floorings, in bathrooms or in other areas of your home and office. Since these areas are prone to dampness, the bamboo flooring could be easily deformed or damaged. When buying bamboo floorings and hardwood floorings it could be witnessed in some cases that the bamboo floorings would cost less compared to other floorings. The labor cost can also be found almost the same. As the installation techniques are almost the same for hardwood flooring as well as bamboo flooring, it is relatively easy and it could be seen that most of the hardwood flooring installing experts have now started to install bamboo flooring too.
Bamboo has become one of the hottest trends among Americans and European nowadays. Soon it is expected to become the common flooring across the globe. It has also started captivating the hearts of millions because of its beauty, durability and eco friendly nature.
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Improving the Value of your Home With Bamboo Flooring
If you are looking to increase the value of your home, replacing old carpets or tile with a beautifully laid bamboo floor will certainly help. And if your home isn’t up for resell and you just want to have beautiful flooring, using bamboo is an elegant and affordable way to go.
Bamboo flooring may only be a little over ten years old, but its beauty and environmental factors have spoken for itself. And, floor experts have discovered that bamboo is actually harder than hardwoods such as Maple and Oak. Not only that, bamboo is extremely eco-friendly, and stands up the look, feel, sound, and warmth of its hardwood peers.
When we think of bamboo, we see reeds of tall grasses growing in tropical locations. So how does a grass become transformed into a wood floor? For starters, only a particular type of Bamboo is used, most often the Moso variety. Once Moso poles reach 40 to 50 feet in height, they are harvested and dried. The drying process is slow, typically four years in the sun. The bamboo is then sliced into thin uniform strips and planed on all sides. The pieces are converted into flooring made of either two or three layered horizontal or vertical laminated pieces. Bamboo can either be nailed to a wood subfloor or glued directly to a concrete sub-floor. Floating is not recommended. There is a variety of moldings made available as well to hide expansion gaps and for staircases.
Bamboo flooring comes in a variety of colors. Pretreated, coloring choices are natural and smoky amber. If the product comes to the states untreated, stains can vary from pinks to a variety of browns. Because bamboo is a grass rather than a tree, its finished appearance is very distinctive. Most distinctive is the eye-catching pattern of slightly darker bands produced by its nodes – a feature that clearly sets it apart from wood. Bamboo’s other aesthetic features include the tightness of its grain and the uniformity of its color.
These untreated and stained pieces of bamboo flooring are then given a final coating, typically made up of an aluminum oxide and polyurethane scratch-resistant topcoat. Coatings can be matte or glossy, with glossy tending to scratch more easily than matte.
Bamboo’s popularity has continued to grow with its discovery. The fact that it is a grass, a quickly renewable resource that yields a product 25 times faster than timber, has been of primary interest to the environmentally conscious. The beauty is an added bonus. With the cost of bamboo equivalent to oak flooring, it isn’t hard on the pocketbook either. Bamboo is also easy to clean and considered ideal for allergy sufferers, as they do not harbor dust mites.
When cleaning bamboo, a soft touch is best to prevent minute scratches on the surface. A padded cleaning head on your vacuum cleaner or a damp mop is most appropriate. This method will keep dust and debris from accumulating and scratching your bamboo floor. You should also take care never to over wet your bamboo floor. While it is resistant to moisture due to its tropical origins, it is best to minimize moisture exposure to help preserve the material. Mop spills using a damp cloth and dry immediately.
Putting area rugs on pathways that may experience high traffic. This keeps the bamboo floor from scuffing due to the high amount of traffic in a certain area. To prevent dirt and other debris from coming onto the floor from the outside, place exterior mats in entryways. Gravel and debris stuck in the bottom of shoes may scratch the finish of your bamboo floor.
If you have pets, remember to regularly trim your pets' nails to prevent them from scratching and gouging the bamboo floor. And of course, when moving furniture from one place to another, lift them instead of dragging them along the floor.
So if you are ready to transform the look of your home, putting in bamboo flooring will give you a huge start.
Bamboo flooring may only be a little over ten years old, but its beauty and environmental factors have spoken for itself. And, floor experts have discovered that bamboo is actually harder than hardwoods such as Maple and Oak. Not only that, bamboo is extremely eco-friendly, and stands up the look, feel, sound, and warmth of its hardwood peers.
When we think of bamboo, we see reeds of tall grasses growing in tropical locations. So how does a grass become transformed into a wood floor? For starters, only a particular type of Bamboo is used, most often the Moso variety. Once Moso poles reach 40 to 50 feet in height, they are harvested and dried. The drying process is slow, typically four years in the sun. The bamboo is then sliced into thin uniform strips and planed on all sides. The pieces are converted into flooring made of either two or three layered horizontal or vertical laminated pieces. Bamboo can either be nailed to a wood subfloor or glued directly to a concrete sub-floor. Floating is not recommended. There is a variety of moldings made available as well to hide expansion gaps and for staircases.
Bamboo flooring comes in a variety of colors. Pretreated, coloring choices are natural and smoky amber. If the product comes to the states untreated, stains can vary from pinks to a variety of browns. Because bamboo is a grass rather than a tree, its finished appearance is very distinctive. Most distinctive is the eye-catching pattern of slightly darker bands produced by its nodes – a feature that clearly sets it apart from wood. Bamboo’s other aesthetic features include the tightness of its grain and the uniformity of its color.
These untreated and stained pieces of bamboo flooring are then given a final coating, typically made up of an aluminum oxide and polyurethane scratch-resistant topcoat. Coatings can be matte or glossy, with glossy tending to scratch more easily than matte.
Bamboo’s popularity has continued to grow with its discovery. The fact that it is a grass, a quickly renewable resource that yields a product 25 times faster than timber, has been of primary interest to the environmentally conscious. The beauty is an added bonus. With the cost of bamboo equivalent to oak flooring, it isn’t hard on the pocketbook either. Bamboo is also easy to clean and considered ideal for allergy sufferers, as they do not harbor dust mites.
When cleaning bamboo, a soft touch is best to prevent minute scratches on the surface. A padded cleaning head on your vacuum cleaner or a damp mop is most appropriate. This method will keep dust and debris from accumulating and scratching your bamboo floor. You should also take care never to over wet your bamboo floor. While it is resistant to moisture due to its tropical origins, it is best to minimize moisture exposure to help preserve the material. Mop spills using a damp cloth and dry immediately.
Putting area rugs on pathways that may experience high traffic. This keeps the bamboo floor from scuffing due to the high amount of traffic in a certain area. To prevent dirt and other debris from coming onto the floor from the outside, place exterior mats in entryways. Gravel and debris stuck in the bottom of shoes may scratch the finish of your bamboo floor.
If you have pets, remember to regularly trim your pets' nails to prevent them from scratching and gouging the bamboo floor. And of course, when moving furniture from one place to another, lift them instead of dragging them along the floor.
So if you are ready to transform the look of your home, putting in bamboo flooring will give you a huge start.
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Bamboo Blinds - Adding An Exotic Touch To Any Home Decor
Choosing the right decor for your home can be a thankless task, especially if there are two or more people trying to agree on the same thing. As far as window blinds are concerned, this is an area that can cause a few arguments. Have you ever considered the addition of bamboo blinds to your home's window dressing?
Bamboo blinds offer an inexpensive way to spruce up even the dreariest outlook and environmentally, they are the "ants pants." So where do you start looking? The internet of course! A simple search will get you a ton of results and while the only drawback is the fact you can't touch and feel the product, sticking with the best known and more reputable companies should see your net shopping experience become a satisfying one.
Bamboo Blinds - What's Available?
Depending on whether you're after traditional Japanese blinds or prefer the non traditional product, the choice is extensive. Japanese bamboo blinds are woven together in very thin shafts and pricing depends a lot on the way they are put together. Hand woven blinds may cost you a little more that machine produced product but the end result is quite stunning and many people decide the extra cost is worth the effort. This is not taking anything away from the latter.
Creating a look and feel in the home at affordable cost is the aim with bamboo blinds. Can they be drawn up or down? Sure can. With roll up blinds, the slats again are quite thin and depending on how much light or how much privacy you desire, are extremely user friendly.
Bamboo blinds and shades have certainly been enjoying a rise in popularity in recent years and it's not hard to comprehend why. Apart from their inexpensive nature, they offer a wide and diversified natural texture while the choice of colours is quite fantastic. The fact that bamboo does offer so much in the way of texture and color variety may be the only drawback shopping for it online. Keep in mind that when looking at samples online and there is a color that takes your fancy, be very specific when choosing and make it clear to the supplier exactly what you want. It could be that the green color that took your fancy so much in the sample photo may in fact alter slightly by the time the product is delivered to your home.
Environmentally, bamboo has many advantages over rival materials. The fact it can reach maturity in less than six years makes it the ideal building material. Unlike traditional hardwood trees which can take up to and in some cases, over a century to mature, bamboo speeds up the end users delayed gratification process.
While bamboo offers plenty of durability and toughness, always be clear with your supplier about the warranty process. While a lifetime warranty may be rare, be sure to check this important aspect and either an extended or limited lifetime warranty should be sought. This is just part of your due diligence process and while warranties are normally part and parcel of these type of business transactions, it doesn't hurt to check.
All in all, bamboo blinds will bring a little exotic decor to your home. As for looks, they will in most cases enhance any surrounding areas appearance.
Bamboo blinds offer an inexpensive way to spruce up even the dreariest outlook and environmentally, they are the "ants pants." So where do you start looking? The internet of course! A simple search will get you a ton of results and while the only drawback is the fact you can't touch and feel the product, sticking with the best known and more reputable companies should see your net shopping experience become a satisfying one.
Bamboo Blinds - What's Available?
Depending on whether you're after traditional Japanese blinds or prefer the non traditional product, the choice is extensive. Japanese bamboo blinds are woven together in very thin shafts and pricing depends a lot on the way they are put together. Hand woven blinds may cost you a little more that machine produced product but the end result is quite stunning and many people decide the extra cost is worth the effort. This is not taking anything away from the latter.
Creating a look and feel in the home at affordable cost is the aim with bamboo blinds. Can they be drawn up or down? Sure can. With roll up blinds, the slats again are quite thin and depending on how much light or how much privacy you desire, are extremely user friendly.
Bamboo blinds and shades have certainly been enjoying a rise in popularity in recent years and it's not hard to comprehend why. Apart from their inexpensive nature, they offer a wide and diversified natural texture while the choice of colours is quite fantastic. The fact that bamboo does offer so much in the way of texture and color variety may be the only drawback shopping for it online. Keep in mind that when looking at samples online and there is a color that takes your fancy, be very specific when choosing and make it clear to the supplier exactly what you want. It could be that the green color that took your fancy so much in the sample photo may in fact alter slightly by the time the product is delivered to your home.
Environmentally, bamboo has many advantages over rival materials. The fact it can reach maturity in less than six years makes it the ideal building material. Unlike traditional hardwood trees which can take up to and in some cases, over a century to mature, bamboo speeds up the end users delayed gratification process.
While bamboo offers plenty of durability and toughness, always be clear with your supplier about the warranty process. While a lifetime warranty may be rare, be sure to check this important aspect and either an extended or limited lifetime warranty should be sought. This is just part of your due diligence process and while warranties are normally part and parcel of these type of business transactions, it doesn't hurt to check.
All in all, bamboo blinds will bring a little exotic decor to your home. As for looks, they will in most cases enhance any surrounding areas appearance.
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Why Consider Bamboo Flooring For Your Home? It Solves Problems
Using bamboo is the present trend or craze in flooring. This is due to the fact that the bamboo flooring generally is a safe resource from nature that exudes the sophisticated and sleek expression and appearance of hardwood floors.
As with common wood floors, the bamboo is very versatile and in fact can attain that same finished appearance to a living space.
Bamboo flooring are available in may varieties of styles and brands from retailers around worldwide.
Distributors around the world as well as on-line dealers, offer customers a wide choice of finishes, sizes and colors, in pre-finished planks that may be easily installed with nail or glue or as floating floors.
Bamboo flooring really is perfect for individuals who want a rich and elegant wood floor, but can not afford the cost of hard wood. Bamboo is an all natural product, in fact it is categorize as a type of grass, however it brings about all the beauty and warmth of hard wood floors and of certain varieties, even more durable than wood floors and has a timeless expression that can enhance any type of decor.
Guide to using bamboo flooring
If you want to convey elegance in your room, then carbonized, vertical bamboo in espresso, cheery or walnut hue is recommended by designers.
Take note that bamboo flooring generally is cut horizontally or vertically. Vertically cut bamboo offer cleaner and finer lines and bamboo grains are less visible. Horizontal bamboo cuts on the other hand gives you a more rough or hardy appearance.
If you desire a natural look, you can opt for unfinished bamboo that is usually colored blonde and will look great in a dimly lit or small room making the area appear more airy and wider.
If horizontally cut, the bamboos unique grains can really stand out. You can purchase bamboo flooring almost in any shade. And you can also have your bamboo floor in a parquet design.
Durability with bamboo flooring is indeed a big advantage. Bamboo is a highly dent-resistant material and with the proper maintenance and care, it can last a very long time.
Keep in mind, the grain direction where you lay your bamboo floor is important. Be sure that you have ready all the slats and planks facing in only one universal direction and do not stagger from the bamboo plans.
Should you be laying the bamboo floor vertically, just stick with it. Imagine a visual image in either your mind or sketch what look you desire to achieve on your bamboo floor when it is done. In this way, you will have a guide and can not make a mistake and can accomplish the job easily and quickly.
Bamboo flooring costs is very competitive with conventional hardwood floorings. As bamboo gains more popularity world-wide, offered in many locations, its price will stay to be very cost effective considering it is a life-time product.
Bamboo finishes generally have wide-ranging warranties as well as many bamboo suppliers and dealers supply lifetime guarantee to the structure of the bamboo.
Flooring trends and styles today have more individuals focusing at wood as well as the choices presented to them on hard woods.
Wood floors attract many home owners because they are timeless as well as charm those who like the conventional appearance or who desire to prevent allergens usually brought about by carpeted floors.
Warmer and much more durable compared tile, hard wood floors now are strongly reappearing into businesses and homes all across the globe and bamboo is an economical way of achieving that look and feel with the durability of hard woods.
As with common wood floors, the bamboo is very versatile and in fact can attain that same finished appearance to a living space.
Bamboo flooring are available in may varieties of styles and brands from retailers around worldwide.
Distributors around the world as well as on-line dealers, offer customers a wide choice of finishes, sizes and colors, in pre-finished planks that may be easily installed with nail or glue or as floating floors.
Bamboo flooring really is perfect for individuals who want a rich and elegant wood floor, but can not afford the cost of hard wood. Bamboo is an all natural product, in fact it is categorize as a type of grass, however it brings about all the beauty and warmth of hard wood floors and of certain varieties, even more durable than wood floors and has a timeless expression that can enhance any type of decor.
Guide to using bamboo flooring
If you want to convey elegance in your room, then carbonized, vertical bamboo in espresso, cheery or walnut hue is recommended by designers.
Take note that bamboo flooring generally is cut horizontally or vertically. Vertically cut bamboo offer cleaner and finer lines and bamboo grains are less visible. Horizontal bamboo cuts on the other hand gives you a more rough or hardy appearance.
If you desire a natural look, you can opt for unfinished bamboo that is usually colored blonde and will look great in a dimly lit or small room making the area appear more airy and wider.
If horizontally cut, the bamboos unique grains can really stand out. You can purchase bamboo flooring almost in any shade. And you can also have your bamboo floor in a parquet design.
Durability with bamboo flooring is indeed a big advantage. Bamboo is a highly dent-resistant material and with the proper maintenance and care, it can last a very long time.
Keep in mind, the grain direction where you lay your bamboo floor is important. Be sure that you have ready all the slats and planks facing in only one universal direction and do not stagger from the bamboo plans.
Should you be laying the bamboo floor vertically, just stick with it. Imagine a visual image in either your mind or sketch what look you desire to achieve on your bamboo floor when it is done. In this way, you will have a guide and can not make a mistake and can accomplish the job easily and quickly.
Bamboo flooring costs is very competitive with conventional hardwood floorings. As bamboo gains more popularity world-wide, offered in many locations, its price will stay to be very cost effective considering it is a life-time product.
Bamboo finishes generally have wide-ranging warranties as well as many bamboo suppliers and dealers supply lifetime guarantee to the structure of the bamboo.
Flooring trends and styles today have more individuals focusing at wood as well as the choices presented to them on hard woods.
Wood floors attract many home owners because they are timeless as well as charm those who like the conventional appearance or who desire to prevent allergens usually brought about by carpeted floors.
Warmer and much more durable compared tile, hard wood floors now are strongly reappearing into businesses and homes all across the globe and bamboo is an economical way of achieving that look and feel with the durability of hard woods.
Monday, 26 January 2009
Add An Asian Flair To Your Home With Outdoor Bamboo Blinds
Outdoor bamboo blinds provide relief from the sun and rain, and they add a beautiful Asian feel to your home. Outdoor blinds made of materials like bamboo, wood, or other natural element are known in Japan as sudare or misu. The bamboo or wood is held together by yarn, string, or another decorative material.
Many people have outdoor areas on their homes, but use them less than they'd like because the area gets too hot or they get rained on when the weather is bad. In warm climate, outdoor areas can be used year round, particularly if there is some sort of weather protection. Outdoor blinds make your outdoor spaces more usable.
You can attach outdoor blinds to porches, verandas, or other outdoor areas with some sort of overhead structure. They are great for outdoor rooms in any climate because they block the sun, keep out the rain, and deter insects from getting in. Traditionally, bamboo blinds would be put up in the spring and then taken down in the fall. In warmer climates where outdoor areas can be utilized all year long, you can leave them up.
In Japan's past, sudare were tied together with expensive silk and gold embroidery. Some outdoor blinds had paintings on them, usually on the inside of the blind, and they sometimes have symbols painted on the outside. They were also used for imperial audiences.
Outdoor bamboo blinds can be rolled or folded up when you want to allow more light into the outdoor area. Perhaps your porch faces the south and is comfortable in the morning, but too hot with the sun in the afternoon. In this case, you can roll up the blinds during the morning hours, allowing the sun's rays in, and then unroll the blinds to block out the sun in the afternoon and early evening.
You can easily install the bamboo blinds on your porch or veranda. You'll need a few basic tools and the manufacturer's instructions. Just follow what the instructions direct and you'll have the blinds up in no time at all. Once you have them up, they are easy to adjust and roll up or down.
Outdoor bamboo blinds will give your home an exotic feel and look. You'll love how they look and how they help block the hot sun so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces more often. Outdoor blinds block the sun, but they also let in cooling breezes and allow for air circulation. This will help keep the outdoor area comfortable for you anytime you want to enjoy it.
Many people have outdoor areas on their homes, but use them less than they'd like because the area gets too hot or they get rained on when the weather is bad. In warm climate, outdoor areas can be used year round, particularly if there is some sort of weather protection. Outdoor blinds make your outdoor spaces more usable.
You can attach outdoor blinds to porches, verandas, or other outdoor areas with some sort of overhead structure. They are great for outdoor rooms in any climate because they block the sun, keep out the rain, and deter insects from getting in. Traditionally, bamboo blinds would be put up in the spring and then taken down in the fall. In warmer climates where outdoor areas can be utilized all year long, you can leave them up.
In Japan's past, sudare were tied together with expensive silk and gold embroidery. Some outdoor blinds had paintings on them, usually on the inside of the blind, and they sometimes have symbols painted on the outside. They were also used for imperial audiences.
Outdoor bamboo blinds can be rolled or folded up when you want to allow more light into the outdoor area. Perhaps your porch faces the south and is comfortable in the morning, but too hot with the sun in the afternoon. In this case, you can roll up the blinds during the morning hours, allowing the sun's rays in, and then unroll the blinds to block out the sun in the afternoon and early evening.
You can easily install the bamboo blinds on your porch or veranda. You'll need a few basic tools and the manufacturer's instructions. Just follow what the instructions direct and you'll have the blinds up in no time at all. Once you have them up, they are easy to adjust and roll up or down.
Outdoor bamboo blinds will give your home an exotic feel and look. You'll love how they look and how they help block the hot sun so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces more often. Outdoor blinds block the sun, but they also let in cooling breezes and allow for air circulation. This will help keep the outdoor area comfortable for you anytime you want to enjoy it.
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Bamboo Wood Flooring - An Excellent Choice For Your Home
If you are considered wood flooring options for your home, don’t forget to consider bamboo wood flooring. If you haven’t thought of bamboo wood flooring as an option for your home, it’s time to find out what you have been missing.
You can choose bamboo wood flooring that is made from bamboo plantations and not from the wild. You can be sure you are doing the environment a favor when you choose bamboo wood flooring that is farmed that way. Bamboo wood flooring can only be harvested once every four to six years after they have been planted. You can feel good knowing you are using a renewable resource that won’t harm the environment when you choose bamboo wood flooring to install in your home.
Bamboo wood flooring is an ideal choice because it has low moisture absorption. For those who have been hesitant about installing a wood floor in their home because of humid weather conditions, bamboo wood flooring is an option you can safely consider. For climates that may pose challenges due to humidity, bamboo wood flooring is definitely something you may want to consider.
You can choose from solid bamboo wood flooring. This is made completely of bamboo. You can nail bamboo planks to a plywood surface or glue it to a concrete subfloor. You may prefer engineered bamboo wood flooring instead. This flooring option has a bamboo layer that you can sand on top of backing that is made of other wood species. You can either nail to plywood or simply glue to a floated subfloor or concrete.
You can go shopping for bamboo wood flooring in any flooring showroom, or you can explore your options at your local area home improvement store. You can see what is offered, what it looks and feels like and get a feel for the price and how easy it is to install.
You can find a host of options when you shop for bamboo wood flooring on the internet. There are many manufacturers that are proud to offer their customers quality bamboo wood flooring for any room of their home.
You can choose bamboo wood flooring that is made from bamboo plantations and not from the wild. You can be sure you are doing the environment a favor when you choose bamboo wood flooring that is farmed that way. Bamboo wood flooring can only be harvested once every four to six years after they have been planted. You can feel good knowing you are using a renewable resource that won’t harm the environment when you choose bamboo wood flooring to install in your home.
Bamboo wood flooring is an ideal choice because it has low moisture absorption. For those who have been hesitant about installing a wood floor in their home because of humid weather conditions, bamboo wood flooring is an option you can safely consider. For climates that may pose challenges due to humidity, bamboo wood flooring is definitely something you may want to consider.
You can choose from solid bamboo wood flooring. This is made completely of bamboo. You can nail bamboo planks to a plywood surface or glue it to a concrete subfloor. You may prefer engineered bamboo wood flooring instead. This flooring option has a bamboo layer that you can sand on top of backing that is made of other wood species. You can either nail to plywood or simply glue to a floated subfloor or concrete.
You can go shopping for bamboo wood flooring in any flooring showroom, or you can explore your options at your local area home improvement store. You can see what is offered, what it looks and feels like and get a feel for the price and how easy it is to install.
You can find a host of options when you shop for bamboo wood flooring on the internet. There are many manufacturers that are proud to offer their customers quality bamboo wood flooring for any room of their home.
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