Bamboo is actually a very hard grass that can be engineered into planks to make
durable, beautiful flooring that's also environmentally friendly. Bamboo will renew
itself from the same rootstalk over and over again.
Clarity and colour consistency are signs of good quality bamboo that, with the
proper maintenance, will last for generations.
Bamboo flooring works well with any décor, from a beach house to a sophisticated urban loft.
Bamboo is available in a light, natural colour and warm "caramelised" tones. The caramelised tone results from heating the sugar in the fibres during manufacturing. Bamboo can also be stained in colours such as cherry, espresso, walnut, and charcoal.
Bamboo is installed just like a traditional tongue and groove solid hardwood floor. Depending on the product, it can be nailed, stapled, glued to concrete, or installed as a floating floor with a self-locking system requiring no adhesive.
Look for bamboo flooring with a super-tough, water-based and solvent free finish containing aluminium oxide and scratch-resistant topcoats. As with any quality hardwood, vacuum or sweep regularly. There's no need to damp mop or use household cleaners or wax. Simply wipe with a manufacturer-recommended hardwood floor cleaner.
