The bamboo flooring is one of the hottest new trends in the flooring market. For most people, when they hear the term bamboo flooring, the first idea that comes to mind is that of a tropical bungalow comes.

However, we notice today that the installation of bamboo flooring in urban homes is an increasingly common phenomenon that is growing every day both in our homes and in the pages of the most famous magazines on the interior architecture market. The most amazing thing about this success is that most of the time it is not really possible to distinguish between bamboo and hardwood while knowing that there are a number of advantages to choosing bamboo rather than wood.

Bamboo flooring is an environmentally friendly choice

In the era of green building, bamboo is one of the major players in the world of wood flooring. It is, therefore, an incredibly durable, versatile, robust and competitively priced type of flooring. Bamboo has become an ecological choice for many people who are building or renovating from an ecological point of view and oriented towards the future.

While it takes about fifty years for the trees to grow and ripen, it takes only five years for the bamboo plant to achieve the same result.

It is also important to know that bamboo is able to regenerate after cutting. The cost of bamboo flooring is on average less than that of hardwood making it a more affordable option in most cases. There is also a considerable variety in terms of colors and finishes that allow the owner to adapt his purchase to his style.

The different types of bamboo flooring

Each version of bamboo has a different level of sustainability but also a look that is unique to it. Of the three types, the densified parquet (strand woven) is the most durable it is also the one that looks the least like traditional bamboo. Bamboo is defibrated and compressed at high temperatures, which gives it a very important density, which is very appreciated for places with a strong passage.

As for the industrial bamboo, it is cut horizontally which gives it an appearance quite different from the one we are used to seeing since the stems have been flattened. It should be noted however that this option is the least sustainable in the long term.

Finally, solid bamboo flooring consists of solid bamboo pieces that have been glued together and are generally stronger than those made with a thin stripe.

Tinted decor for your kitchen

Bamboo can be found in a finite, infinite or tinted form. Yes, it is possible to have bamboo in your favorite shade! Because many people are looking for elegant and eco-friendly flooring, manufacturers pay close attention to toxic hazards such as gas, for example. This means that more and more bamboo coatings are made from low-emitting materials making them a perfect choice for family homes.

Some recommendations on the use of bamboo floors.

Depending on the design of the board, bamboo floors can be longitudinal (with the longitudinal direction of the fibers) and transverse. The floors of the longitudinal bamboo always look more elegant. Bamboo fibers on this floor are less noticeable. At the same time, the use of transverse bamboo will give your floors a characteristic rough-contrast, surface structure saturated with fine texture details. This type of bamboo floor is more suitable for smaller rooms.

If you want to give your room elegance, it is recommended to use carbonized longitudinal coffee bamboo with a hint of cherry or walnut.

If you prefer the natural look of the floor, you can use bare bamboo flooring, which, as a rule, has a light color and will look great in a low-lit or small room, creating the effect of lightness, space and increasing the width of the room.