More and more people are installing flooring made from bamboo in their homes. This is a very good type of flooring and it is prepared from bamboo which is actually a type of grass. Let us look at some of the important details about this type of flooring.

This is how the flooring is prepared:

The bamboo is sliced and then it is shredded. This shredded bamboo is pressed back together. Heat is applied in the pressing process. Glue is also used. This will give you the flooring boards. In the case of vertical bamboo, you will get the stripped look. In the case of horizontal bamboo, there will be knuckles in the pattern. The fibres are mixed in the case of strand woven bamboo. This type of flooring is very hard and it is also very expensive. Bamboo is light in colour. So for the darker shades, it has to be carbonised. This carbonised flooring will be soft as compared to the natural bamboo flooring.

A look at the advantages of this type of flooring:

If you have concerns about the durability of this type of flooring then you can be rest assured that this flooring is durable. One thing that you must keep in mind is that if you want to get one of the best flooring then you must check its warranty. This will give you a fair idea about the quality. Naturally one with more warranty will be more durable. It must be noted that this type of flooring is more durable as compared to other hardwood flooring. This surely will give a very classy and modern look to your home. It must be noted that it is also very easy to clean this type of flooring. Only make sure that it has proper finishing. You only need to make use of soap water and mop to clean this type of flooring. The installation of this type of flooring is similar to that of hardwood flooring.

It must be noted that it is possible to refinish the bamboo floors in the same way like other hardwood floors. So you do not need to replace the flooring after a few years. You can simply opt for refinishing of the bamboo floor. Bamboo plants grow really fast. It is also available easily in large quantities. So this is a renewable source. It will help in saving the other wood species which may be depleting fast from the surface of the earth. People who are prone to allergies due to dust mites must make use of flooring made from bamboo. Cost wise flooring made from bamboo has competitive pricing as compared to hardwood flooring made from other materials. They have less formaldehyde emissions and they are environment-friendly.

Is there a downside to bamboo flooring?

There is a limitation of shades in the case of this type of flooring. The look of the floor may not look good with all types of decor. This flooring may get damaged with water as bamboo easily absorbs water. Excess humidity may also damage this type of flooring. If you are using cheap quality flooring then you may face the problem of scratches.

This is how you can maintain the flooring made from bamboo:

You must make sure that you keep doormats at the entrance so that the sand and moisture will get collected on the doormat and the flooring will not bear the brunt of these things. Make sure that you make use of a soft mop to clean the floor. You must not use mops that will damage the floor. Also, you must not make use of harsh soaps and detergents to clean the flooring. You must also try to protect the floor from the stands of the furniture and from high heeled shoes. Avoid exposing the flooring to direct sunlight for a long time.