Bamboo Flooring - Pros and Cons

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Bamboo Flooring - Pros and Cons
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• Bamboo is a natural surface covering material
  that has many of the properties of hardwood
  flooring, even though it is actually produced
  from a type of grass. It shares many of the
  positive benefits of a hardwood floor, as well as
  the drawbacks and vulnerabilities.

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• Bamboo is really a tough material, much tougher
  than traditional oak or maple floors.

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• Bamboo floors can be easy to install. Click, nail
  down, floating or full spread glue.

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• The actual installation process will vary by
  brand and style.

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• Bamboo flooring comes prefinished and the finish
  can be reapplied on most products.

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• Bamboo flooring adds to the resale value of most
  properties over vinyl floors or carpeting.

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• It is now available in many different stains.

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• Strand bamboo is highly resistant to moisture.

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• Bamboo flooring is primarily sourced out of China
  and while there are many quality brands, there
  are even more that are poorly manufactured.

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• Since the product comes from China, you may not
  know exactly what properties go into the
  finishing of the floor. Formaldehyde or other
  hazardous materials may not be properly
  disclosed.

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• Bamboo flooring is durable, the finish is still
  very susceptible to scratching and you must take
  precautions against scratching the finish. The
  same precautions you would will hardwood floors.

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• It should not be installed offer chipboard or
  particle board subfloors.

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• Most Manufacturer's recommendations require
  installing over solid wood or plywood and most
  homes do not have plywood underlayment.

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• If you have any requirement or need any other
  information
• related to bamboo flooring then please
• visit on our
• website.

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