Bamboo is one of the best options if you’re looking for durable, sustainable, and affordable flooring, and there is just something very special about this beautiful material. Bamboo – the magnificent plant that it is – has been used for centuries as scaffolding to make some pretty impressive buildings. Because of its lightweight and high … Read more
The history of the usage of bamboo by humans dates back to more than 5000 years ago. Its longevity speaks for its functionality and efficiency. Ever since the Song Dynasty in ancient China, bamboo has man uses. From basic construction materials and clothing to food and medicine, this plant is extremely versatile. What is Bamboo, … Read more
Bamboo is targeted as a sustainable material because it takes only five to seven years to grow. Chinese moso bamboo can grow up to a meter in a single day. Perhaps the best quality of bamboo is that it does not have to be uprooted to be harvested. This means that the stalks can be … Read more
At Ambient Bamboo Floors, we’re often asked: Will you buy the bamboo in my backyard? While we support recycling and re-use, unfortunately, the answer is no. There are many different reasons for this – the key one being that the Moso bamboo species we use in our flooring is a different species than what exists … Read more
Urea formaldehyde is a polymer used in the production of many hardwood floors, plywood, and even adhesive products. Bamboo flooring is often found to emit trace amounts of formaldehyde by virtue of its production. Formaldehyde, however, is only toxic in large quantities. Despite trace amounts, all bamboo products should be compliant with low-emission standards for … Read more