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• What is pre-finished bamboo flooring? What are the pros and cons of site-finished vs pre-finished?

  By Jo Lynn D. on March 19, 2020• ( 0 )

  

  While doing your homework and research for your next hardwood flooring project, you probably came across the term ‘prefinished bamboo flooring’ at one point. Well, what’s the difference between prefinished and site finished? Why do most bamboo floors come prefinished?… Read More ›

• How To Clean Up Pet Urine From Bamboo Flooring

  By Jo Lynn D. on February 26, 2020• ( 2 )

  

  Bamboo flooring is a wonderful investment for your home. With its eco-friendly benefits and the fact that it’s designed to last a lifetime, homeowners can’t go wrong installing it in every room in the home. This includes kitchens, laundry rooms,… Read More ›

• Disability-Friendly Flooring: Is Bamboo on the List?

  By Jo Lynn D. on February 12, 2020• ( 2 )

  

  Is bamboo flooring disability-friendly? This is a question most people have never considered, but you may know an older adult who has difficulty walking by themselves, or you may know someone with a disability and can’t walk at all. It’s… Read More ›

• What are the top flooring trends for 2020?

  By Jo Lynn D. on January 27, 2020• ( 0 )

  

  We are just getting started in 2020 and it’s exciting to not only be stepping into a new year but also a new decade. One thing that hasn’t changed is home decorating and remodeling are still the rage. If you’re… Read More ›

• Five essential questions about carbonized bamboo flooring

  By Jo Lynn D. on January 13, 2020• ( 2 )

  

  1. What is carbonized bamboo flooring? Carbonization of bamboo is a technique using extreme heat through steaming or boiling that changes bamboo’s natural color. The temperature level and the length of time the bamboo receives heat determines how dark the… Read More ›

• What is hand scraped wood flooring?

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 30, 2019• ( 0 )

  

  If you love the look and feel of hardwood flooring, but you’re looking for something a little bit rustic or different, then hand scraped flooring might be the ideal flooring for you. Nowadays, “hand-scraping” is actually a machining technique used… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring Scratches: A Quick Guide for Repairs & Replacements

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 16, 2019• ( 6 )

  

  Most dense hardwood floors are resistant to permanent denting: strand woven bamboo flooring and eucalyptus floors are at the top of that list. As an alternative to traditional hardwoods, bamboo ranks above contemporaries on the Janka Hardness Scale. Despite this, even… Read More ›

• Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 3, 2019• ( 5 )

  

  Unfortunately, there is no flooring material (or other material, really) on earth that is 100 percent scratch-proof; diamond floors, anyone? Bamboo floors are the toughest hardwood out there, but they are scratch-resistant rather than impenetrable. They are scarcely effected by common… Read More ›

• Can you put bamboo flooring over radiant heat?

  By Jo Lynn D. on November 17, 2019• ( 0 )

  

  Radiant floor heating systems are a popular construction feature in new home construction. They are also great for large-scale home renovation projects. They can be expensive to install, but several benefits make them appealing to homeowners. By utilizing convection mechanisms,… Read More ›

• 2019 Ambient Bamboo Flooring Formaldehyde Off Gassing Test Results & Indoor Air Quality

  By Jo Lynn D. on October 30, 2019• ( 0 )

  

  Since 2006, Ambient Bamboo Floors has voluntarily conducted annual safety testing for off-gassing of all of its flooring products. Ambient is one of the few, if not the only, flooring companies that regularly tests its products for safety every year…. Read More ›