Customer Story: Magic in Maine | A Family Affair

Our Customer Stories segment is intended for sharing the unique stories of homeowners and DIY-ers across the country who have trusted Ambient™ flooring and building products for their home and business projects. By giving you an insider’s look at each featured customer’s journey, we hope to inspire design ideas, provide essential do-it-yourself tips, showcase excellent … Read more

The Role of Bamboo in Sustainable Living

Home-grown bamboo in gardens

Ambient Scholarship Award-Winning Essay by Ada Lian Each year, Ambient is proud to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in a two or four-year course of study at an accredited school in the U.S.  This year’s winner, Ada Lian, is a student at Cornell University. Ms. Lian delved into the ability of bamboo to … Read more

Transforming Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Sanctuary

Home.  Spending much time there lately? Don’t let being home stress you out.  Home should be a place of refuge. Your own private sanctuary. Transform any house into a stress-less sanctuary without stressing the planet by using these eco-friendly tips. Lighting LEDs, CFLs, white lights, blue lights, light before bedtime. It’s enough to stress anyone … Read more

The Interesting History of the Bamboo Plant & Its Uses

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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

Do I Need Special Underlayment For Bamboo Flooring?

First things first: in case you don’t already know what underlayment is, it’s the material laid on top of the sub-floor before the bamboo floor is installed (the subfloor is pretty much the base floor of your house, whether it’s a concrete slab or plywood resting on floor joists). You will need underlayment if you … Read more

Bamboo and Eucalyptus | New flooring options for your home

Bamboo and Eucalyptus flooring options

When you’re thinking of upgrading your home, first consider your flooring. Above most other home improvements, one of the first updates for most people is hardwood floors. They’re lasting and elegant—but they also demand diligent care and can be costly to resurface or repair. Some homeowners resort to laminate flooring that only looks a bit … Read more

Engineered Bamboo Flooring VS. Engineered Wood Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

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Engineered bamboo flooring and engineered wood flooring are composite products made up of several layers, of which the upper layer or “wear layer” is either bamboo or real hardwood. The other layers may be plywood, hardwood, or high-density fiberboard. These layers are glued together, often in a cross-grain configuration, to minimize sensitivity to changes in humidity. … Read more

How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Happiness

While the process of choosing the right floor alone probably isn’t going to elevate you into some monk-like realm of enlightenment, it can certainly be a positive step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. In fact, numerous scientific studies have shown that aspects of green living can make a positive impact on our lives. “Life, … Read more