Friday, October 22, 2010

Bamboo Flooring- A Perfect Match To Your Flooring Needs

Bamboo flooring is increasingly becoming a popular choice for people who want to be environmentally conscious and are concerned about the deforestation, global warming and greenhouse gases. Bamboo is a woody perennial evergreen plant that belongs to the grass family of plants. It is considered as one of the fastest growing plants on the earth and can easily grow on its own without the application of fertilizers

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Staining Your Bamboo Flooring

f you have already installed stained bamboo flooring in your home and you want it to re-stain, it is important to keep in your mind that the staining process is just like staining other hardwood floorings and only difference is in the sanding process.

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Monday, October 18, 2010

Matching your Interior Decor with the Bamboo Flooring

Besides the eco-friendliness that the bamboo material has to offer, bamboo flooring adds value to your interior décor and grabs the attention of the visitors.

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Bamboo Flooring Vs Vinyl Flooring

Although bamboo flooring is considered as a durable and “Green” choice, there is another type of flooring called “Vinyl Flooring”, which is quite popular among homeowners. Both types of flooring have their own advantages and disadvantages and one needs to know about them before making the right flooring choice for his or her home.

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Fixing Gaps in the Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring has a high dent, fire and moisture resistance that can withstand high heels, heavy objects, high foot traffic and spills. Although bamboo is a hard and durable flooring choice, sometimes you may come across gaps in your bamboo flooring. The gaps may be formed due to shrinkage of the bamboo because of lack of humidity or incorrect installation of bamboo flooring. The way you fix the gaps in your bamboo floor differs with the method by which the bamboo floor is installed over sub-floor.

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