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  • The History of Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring has been used for thousands of years, and it is currently resurging in popularity as an eco-friendly and attractive addition to home decor. A key part of Chinese culture, bamboo...

  • Will Bamboo Flooring Work in a Basement?

    The choice of appropriate flooring can be tricky, and even more so when it comes to the basement. Bamboo is an environmentally friendly attractive product that can be used for flooring. The key...

  • Bamboo Vs. Hickory Hardwood Floors

    Bamboo is technically not a hardwood, but it has many of the same characteristics as hardwood, especially hickory, since both are very dense. Bamboo is categorized as a grass; it grows much faster...

  • The Difference Between Horizontal & Vertical Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo is a beautiful flooring that comes from a renewable resource. It is suitable for most rooms in your home or business, but should not be used in areas exposed to excessive moisture, such as...

  • How to Install Hawa Bamboo Floors

    Hawa bamboo floors are available in solid or engineered floor boards. Both types of boards can be installed using the nail-down or glue-down methods, while the engineered bamboo floors can also be...

  • Vertical Vs. Horizontal Bamboo Flooring

    As the green building movement grows, bamboo flooring is becoming popular in both residential and commercial applications. It provides an attractive finish combined with a number of environmental...

  • Alternatives to Bathroom Tiles

    Ceramic tile in the bathroom remains a classic approach to flooring, walls, counter tops and back splashes. However, many decorators have been exploring alternatives to bathroom tile that...

  • Recycled Flooring Ideas

    Recycled flooring is an option for new home designs and remodeling projects. Whether you are working on bathroom tile or wood flooring in the kitchen/dining room, you have a wide variety of...

  • Solid Bamboo Floor Vs. Engineered

    Bamboo flooring is quickly becoming one of the most popular new floor coverings for homeowners. It is made from sliced bamboo plants, which are among the fastest growing plants in the world. This...

  • Bamboo Floors Pros & Cons

    Bamboo is becoming a popular building and flooring material for many reasons. It is a rapidly renewable resource that can be harvested every five to seven years, while trees used for floor must...

  • How to Lay Bamboo Floor Yourself

    Even though bamboo floor panels can be quite costly, they will hold up better than regular hardwood floors. Their long lasting and durability will pay for itself in years to come. You can lay...

  • Contemporary Wood Flooring Ideas

    Using a classic element like wood flooring to create a contemporary home interior is growing in popularity. Instead of something to merely walk upon, wood floors are seen as an essential design...

  • Bamboo Flooring Ideas

    Bamboo is an environmentally friendly flooring option. Bamboo grows quickly making it a much more renewable resource than slow growing alternatives like oak and cedar. Very little of the bamboo is...

  • Different Kinds of Wood Floors

    Wood floors offer a beautiful finishing touch to any style of home decor. Wood flooring is becoming increasingly popular because it is easy to clean and maintain. There are many kinds of wood floors.

  • Pros & Cons of Bamboo Floors

    As more consumers become disenchanted with the idea of installing increasingly environmentally unfriendly hardwood flooring, the popularity of bamboo flooring has been increasing. Bamboo flooring...

  • DIY Bamboo Floors

    Bamboo floors are often considered an eco-friendly alternative to traditional hardwood flooring. While most wood species take years to regrow, bamboo often regenerates in just a few days. Floors...

  • What to Look Out for With Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring is made from the bamboo plant, which is primarily grown in China and other parts of Asia. Bamboo floors look quite different from traditional hardwood. When choosing a floor made...

  • How to Choose Bamboo Flooring and Care for It

    Have you decided to replace carpeting with bamboo flooring? Research the various types of bamboo flooring, visit showrooms and examine samples. The following list discusses the benefits of...

  • Qualities of Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo wood is a new, lighter alternative to flooring that provides a durable, light-gold surface. Bamboo flooring is advertised as an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional wood...

  • Process for Making Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring

    Most bamboo used to manufacture hardwood floors comes from the Hunan region of south-central China. Planters harvest the bamboo from fields and plantations in low-lying areas. While pandas feed on...

  • The Advantages of Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo is a rapid-growing, tree-like grass. Though used for thousands of years as a building material in other cultures, it has become increasingly popular in the United States in a highly...

  • What Is Bamboo Flooring?

    Bamboo is a fast-growing wood grass that is primarily found in China and Southeast Asia. While bamboo has been widely used throughout Asia for many years, it is growing increasingly popular in the...

  • What Is Carbonized Bamboo?

    Carbonized bamboo is a common building material, often used in flooring, that's darker in color and softer than natural bamboo. This article describes the carbonization process and the use of...

  • Why Pick Bamboo Flooring?

    Bamboo flooring is an increasingly popular choice for flooring, although technically it's a grass and not a tree. Many homeowners pick bamboo for its attractive appearance and its resiliency, and...

  • How to Maintain a Bamboo Floor

    If you’ve just installed beautiful bamboo floors throughout your home or office, keep the green flooring looking new by cleaning and protecting it properly. Although bamboo flooring is durable,...

  • How to Choose Bamboo Flooring

    Appreciated for the eco-friendly way it quickly replenishes itself after being harvested and for its low-cost and durability, bamboo flooring is becoming a popular alternative to traditional...

  • Pros & Cons for Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring has grown in popularity throughout the 21st century. This is due to the perceived environmental benefits of bamboo and also because of the unique look this product offers. While...

  • How to Install Bamboo Flooring on Stairs

    Those who love the look of hardwood flooring but are concerned about the environmental impact of this material should look into installing bamboo floors instead. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable...

  • Problems With Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo became popular because it provides the look and feel of hardwood but costs up to 50 percent less. Despite this attractive characteristic, bamboo has several problems that must be taken...

  • How to Install Floating Bamboo Floors on Concrete

    Bamboo flooring is a great choice for homeowners who like the look of hardwood but worry about the environmental impacts of wood harvest methods. Bamboo plants regenerate within a few weeks, while...

  • How to Install Locking Bamboo Floors

    As the green building movement grows, so does the use and availability of bamboo flooring. Bamboo is considered green because it is a rapidly renewable resource, meaning that it regenerates...

  • Facts About Bamboo Flooring

    With a global focus on sustainable resources and saving the environment, bamboo has become a popular flooring choice. It is a renewable, eco-friendly material that takes only three to six years to...

  • How to Protect Bamboo Floors

    Trendy and eco-friendly, bamboo floors are an attractive option for your home. While they are durable, they must be protected in order to insure that they continue to look beautiful for years to come.

  • Pros & Cons of Bamboo Flooring

    Used for centuries in Asia, bamboo flooring is a rather modern option in the West. With its unique look and soft feel, bamboo floors can transform any home into an exotic oasis. Before you decide...

  • Advantages & Disadantages of Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring is growing in popularity as an alternative to hardwood flooring. India grows the most bamboo but the products used for flooring in the United States comes from the Hunan province...

  • Installing a Floating Bamboo Floor

    Wood flooring is a popular finish option because its unique appearance and ability to add warmth and character to a home. Homeowners who like the look of wood but who are concerned about the...

  • Installing Solid Bamboo Flooring

    Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular finish materials available today. Many people turn to bamboo to get the look of traditional hardwood while taking advantage of bamboo's environmental...

  • About Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring has become one of the most popular types of flooring both for remodeling and new construction. It has a distinctive, modern look and can be made in more than 50 different colors....

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