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Bamboo wood is harvested from bamboo forests in the Guangzhou forests in Zhujiang province, Mainland China, which is also known as "The Bamboo Sea”. Woven strand bamboo flooring has long been adapted in many homes throughout Asia, and now gaining world popularity in the western countries. For a sustainable type of flooring, materials made of bamboo are recommended as the best alternative to rainforest wood. Trees (for lumber purposes) mature in more or less a hundred years while it takes 4-6 years for bamboo to reach its harvest time. Bamboos are not wood but grass so it grows faster than trees. Like wood, its durability is tested for years.
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Manufacturing Process
- Harvesting and cutting of mature bamboo stalks.
- Boiling of stalks (with boric acid) to eliminate its sugar content so as not to attract termites
- The stalks are dried.
- The strands are flattened, crushed and pressed with the use of 2000-ton heat pressure that operates at 265 F. (No waste, all bamboo is used)
- Binding stalks together by using adhesive, the result is a dense plank of bamboo that resembles landscape timber.
- Cutting planks into 6” length.
- Milling process takes place so all four (4) sides of the flank are groove.
- Planks can now slide into one another and can be joined together.
There are three simple ways to install woven strand bamboo flooring. This makes it very appealing, suitable and versatile for do-it-yourself installation.
- By directly gluing it to a sub-floor.
- Through Floating Installation by laying it on an existing thin foam mat or sub-floor.
- By nailing or stapling the woven strand bamboo flooring to the sub-floor.
The professionals cannot be wronged in installing bamboo flooring. They know the techniques to make your floor last for years. It is your choice now whether to hire the professionals or make a DIY projects if time permits. One thing is sure; the eco-friendly bamboo flooring exudes a native ambiance in your house. It is so refreshing and neat to look at because it is natural and solid that it resembles oak flooring. There are lighter and darker shades of hues to choose. Color variation can be rustic, tiger, ebony, burgundy, cocoa, carbonized or natural.
When installing the planks of bamboo, choose the layout style between horizontal and vertical flooring. Consider the lacquer used to coat the bamboo and the adhesive (without volatile organic compound) that will bind the bamboo strands. A sub-floor is also recommended before laying out the woven bamboo strands.
Woven strand bamboo flooring is a good choice because it is allergen-free and has anti-bacterial properties unlike carpets that can accumulate dust and dirt. The floor makes it perfect for pets too and especially for occupants who require hypo-allergenic type of surrounding. This type of floor is similar to hardwood in delivering the natural look but half the price cheaper. Installation of woven strand bamboo flooring contributes to rainforest and environment preservation.
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