Most floors see normal wear and tear over time due to foot traffic and years of use, but natural light is an additional factor that not every homeowner considers. If you’re in the market for eco-friendly flooring, you may be wondering if bamboo floors fade from sunlight exposure. Sunlight is a wonderfully warm and invigorating … Read more
Are bamboo floors bad for the environment because they’re shipped from China? Are forests in China being cut down to make way for more bamboo farms? In this article, we’ll be exploring the eco-friendly nature of bamboo with a particular focus on Ambient’s dedication to sustainability. We’ll discuss some of the ways we minimize our … Read more
Is bamboo a hardwood? Confusion often surrounds bamboo as it’s referred to by some as hardwood and by others as grass, or natural material distinctly unlike wood. Perplexed yet? Let’s unravel this mystery and establish why, despite bamboo not technically being a hardwood, we’d say it’s a far more suitable product to claim the title of ‘hardwood … Read more
A common installation question we get every week is, “I’ve heard it’s super dense – can I nail down bamboo flooring?” The answer is a definitive YES. In fact, thousands of people worldwide nail down strand woven bamboo floors every day; it’s the most common installation method. However, like with anything in life, you … Read more
Note: This article was originally published on April 17, 2017. It was updated on March 6, 2023, to reflect current information. Is bamboo flooring water-proof? The answer is Yes – if you buy the right bamboo floor. Rigid core SPC bamboo flooring is 100% waterproof. Most other non-rigid core bamboo floors, like solid bamboo flooring … Read more
Pandas have been known as a species under threat since the early 20th century. So when you’re deciding on your home’s ideal hardwood flooring and want something environmentally friendly, you’ll likely begin searching for ‘natural and sustainable’ materials, like bamboo. We ask if the bamboo harvesting used to make flooring takes food off the panda’s … Read more
Hardwood floors were once restricted to homeowners with large home project budgets, and for everyone else, there were only synthetic options to choose from like vinyl or laminate. Worse still, limited options consisting of awful mock wood vinyl, and only mildly better mock wood tiles. Time has changed…thankfully. The Eco-Conscious Family Home The desire for … Read more
Do you worry that having a pet-friendly home means you can’t use beautiful, comfortable, easy to clean flooring? If you’re like most homeowners with dogs or cats, you keep your pets in mind when choosing products for your home. After all, you want them to be safe and comfortable as the rest of the family. … Read more
Committing to sustainable values can seem challenging at times, especially when renovating or remodeling your home. Many people assume that going and staying “green” limits their decorating options, but the truth is it doesn’t. Sometimes, all it requires is a creative mind that can think outside of the box. Here are some ways you can … Read more
If you are reading this article, you know and understand that flooring can make or break the aesthetic of a home. You also probably know that your floors can have a large impact on home maintenance down the road. That’s why it’s essential to know the four major considerations to take into account when deciding … Read more