When picking new flooring, durability is as important as appearance. Hardwood, bamboo, carpet, vinyl, and tile all have their pros and cons. But often the deciding factor is price. So, is bamboo flooring more expensive than hardwood flooring? No, bamboo is less expensive than traditional hardwood flooring and is often more durable, easier to maintain, … Read more
This month we are headed down to the coast of Virginia where Rob and Kim Segers recently renovated their rental unit in Chincoteague! The Segers proved their DIY capabilities by installing one of our newer products: Oyster Shell Rigid Core Bamboo click lock flooring. Keep reading to find out more about the Segers’ project and … Read more
The sun has a way of changing things: just ask any raisin. The rays from the sun change grapes into raisins and currants. And that’s a good thing because raisins and currants are delicious! But those same sun rays can change the appearance of any hardwood floor – including bamboo flooring. To some that’s a … Read more
Is 2022 your year? If you are finally ready to tackle that remodel project you’ve been dreaming of, congrats! This is an exciting time for homeowners like you who want to make your space your own. Home remodels have risen in the last few years, and 2022 will be no different. So as you work … Read more
Whether you’ve noticed irregularities in your hardwood or bamboo flooring and are looking for a fix, or you’ve experienced water damage and want to know the extent of its effect on your floors, getting a flooring inspection is the first step towards a solution. Read on to learn everything you need to know about professional … Read more
Looking to install new bamboo flooring in the near future? There’s more to this home improvement project than simply finding the floor that looks the best. If you want the installation process to go smoothly and provide long-lasting results, your first consideration must be your subfloor. Bamboo flooring, just like most other types of floors, can’t … Read more
Understanding the hazards that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can present and how to avoid them is a crucial step in making your home—and the environment—a healthier place. Whether you are building your dream green home from the ground up or are looking for ways to make your current home more eco-friendly, decreasing volatile compounds is … Read more
There’s no denying that 2020 changed the way we live our lives. Many people found themselves spending significantly more time at home, often crowded into spaces that felt a lot smaller when populated by significant others, children, and pets! The forced move to remote work and schooling left many families scrambling to upgrade to larger … Read more
Last Updated: 11/19/2021 Looking to upgrade your existing floors or pick out the best modern flooring for a new construction home? Strand woven bamboo flooring is an affordable and eco-friendly floor that replaces traditional hardwood products. It is comprised of shredded strips of Moso bamboo that are woven into sheets and compressed into a solid … Read more
The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used bamboo for everything from food and clothing to their housing and transportation. Bamboo played a … Read more