Build a Cozy Interior with Bamboo Flooring (Guest Post)

Bamboo Flooring offers a unique look to the entire house and the flooring material is manufactured from the bamboo plant. The bamboo flooring usually can be classified as engineered planks and solid-bamboo planks. While the engineered is usually installed using the floating-floor method, the solid bamboo planks are installed similar to traditional hardwood flooring. Both engineered planks and solid planks come prefinished.

​However, the grain types that are used in bamboo flooring can be of three types such as:

• Horizontal Bamboo
  
• Vertical Bamboo
  
• Strand-Woven Bamboo
  

Bamboo is a great option for floors. It is a gorgeous, yet simple and comparatively less expensive than other hardwood varieties. It comes in unique styles, textures, and colors and so for a cost-effective surface for the dream house one can choose bamboo.

Listed below are some of the Benefits of Bamboo Floors:

• It is an ecofriendly flooring option as bamboo flooring is derived straight from the trees. Bamboo is classified as a grass and it is the fastest growing plant on Earth. There are many types of bamboo. One of which is used in manufacturing flooring and plywood. Among all species, Moso is the most commonly used species.
  
• Compared to the other hardwood varieties, bamboo flooring is cost-effective.
  
• The surface of the flooring material can be refinished as over the time it can become discolored or scratched. Refinishing gives the flooring a fresh new look.
  
• It can be maintained easily just with a mild soap and mop.
  
• It can add a touch of class and enhancement to just about any room.
  
• It can be installed throughout the home without creating a monotonous tone across home as it comes in wide range of pattern, grains and shades.
  
• It does not get affected with spilled drinks or foot traffic and comes with a long almost twenty-five-year warranty.
  
• Unlike other flooring options, installing bamboo flooring is quite simple and easy and can actually save money.
  
• It is far less sensitive to temperature changes than stones or tiles.
  
• People with small budgets can opt for this flooring option as this something that is relatively cheap and sustainable.
  
• It can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, drawing room in the residential houses and in the commercial sectors it can be commonly seen in the showroom, shopping malls and also in hotels and resorts.
  

Although Bamboo has been there for many years but its usefulness as a flooring material has not been known widely. But now, across the world people have started to accept the popularity of this flooring option. As an alternative to other flooring types’ one will never get upset when using bamboo flooring. Not only does it give overall, but it is also budget-friendly, very hard-wearing, and can withstand the test of time. The immense benefits of bamboo floor have made it one of the most highly appealing flooring options. 

Tips to maintain Bamboo Flooring:


In order to experience the beauty and the uniqueness of the bamboo floor, the following tips must be followed:

• Never use harsh chemicals as it may hamper the texture of the flooring material.
• Always lift furniture while moving as otherwise, it may cause dent or damage on the floor.
• Use curtains, blinds and drapes to prevent the harmful rays of sunlight from coming in as it may damage the floor.
• Vacuum clean the bamboo floor to prevent dirt and dust from building up.
• Use protector mats to protect against spills and remove the spills immediately.

By following these simple maintenance steps, one can definitely enjoy a cozy and a fabulous interior with bamboo flooring option.

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