Why put bamboo flooring in your house?

Bamboo flooring has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its similarity to classical wood flooring. To ensure that your flooring suits your lifestyle, it is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of such flooring before installation.

Why Bamboo Flooring? In short, it is a natural surface covering material made from bamboo. A great alternative to traditional wood floors for many. Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of bamboo flooring, hoping you'll find this information useful.

- Bamboo is a durable product: High quality bamboo flooring will withstand up to traditional wood flooring. This is an important feature of quality, as in many industries. Non-charred bamboo appears harder and more durable than oak.

 - Bamboo elegant: For those who like clean, modern aesthetics, the bamboo flooring perfectly blends into this style. Although similar to wood, the differences can be subtle.

- Colors and many styles: One of the advantages of bamboo flooring is that it is available in various styles and colors. Note: It is important to know what the different colors represent, because dark colors are usually caused by a heat treatment that softens the bamboo.

- Bamboo is good for the environment: Since bamboo is a fast growing herb, it reaches full maturity in five to seven years, bamboo is considered by many to be more durable than traditional wood. Since the use of natural materials is at the heart of many people's concerns about building homes, bamboo flooring is an ideal choice for many eco-friendly people.

- Bamboo is easy to care for: Bamboo flooring requires little maintenance because it can be easily cleaned with mild soap, no special treatment is required.

- Bamboo flooring can be repaired: It is comforting to know that bamboo flooring can fade, notch or scratch over time and can be replaced if necessary. Typically, the laying of bamboo flooring includes a number of top layers to protect bamboo. If necessary, just sand the surface and apply an overcoat to give a backing to the floor.

- Bamboo flooring is water resistant: Compared to traditional wood flooring, bamboo comes out early because it is more resistant to water and stains.

- Bamboo flooring is not expensive: Although bamboo is an exotic tree, it can be cheaper than traditional wooden floor.

 - Bamboo flooring is exposed to scratches: A low quality bamboo floor can be easily scratched, maintaining a completely smooth bamboo floor is difficult or impossible. Furniture, animals, and even high-heeled shoes can eventually damage the surface of the floor and even break sand or small particles of everyday life.

- Bamboo flooring is sensitive to moisture: Depending on the size of your room, the bamboo flooring may deteriorate in very dry or humid environments. For example, if the bamboo floor is installed in a wet area, the floor may swell. Conversely, in dry areas, bamboo can cause cracks.

 - Bamboo flooring can be toxic: Some bamboo flooring from China may contain highly toxic chemicals such as glues and formaldehyde-based finishes. Make sure the bamboo flooring you want to buy is approved by the Forest Management Council (FSC) Although bamboo is offered as an environmentally friendly option, sometimes forest applications can be harmless and harmful to the environment.