Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Feb 24, 2008 9:33 pm were building a new house and thinking o f using the new style of bamboo flooring has anyone had any xeperience with this stuff. we like it because they claim it is nearly as hard as some hardwoods, and also it looks quite unique when it is down , with the bamboo pattern showing. Re: bamboo flooring 2Feb 24, 2008 10:17 pm Hi CGV, by doing a quick search (in the discussion tools area) i've found the following threads relating to a "bamboo floor":
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=845&highlight=bamboo+floor http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=1390&highlight=bamboo+floor http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=847&highlight=bamboo+floor http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=659&highlight=bamboo+floor Hope they help? Re: bamboo flooring 3Feb 25, 2008 5:03 pm thanks that was great info, but what i would like to know is has anyone had this for a while and can comment on its durability . thanks peter Re: bamboo flooring 4Mar 05, 2008 5:49 pm Quote: but what i would like to know is has anyone had this for a while and can comment on its durability I would like to know this too, I installed some of the laminate click in floor boards purchased from ikea, they were fitted into a study and my original concern was the pattern wearing from the desk chair wheels. Although I felt I did a pretty good job after a while the seams became more obvious and then about a year on I noticed the top was becoming worn from the chair. I suspect the bamboo will show scuff marks pretty easily but should be more durable. Re: bamboo flooring 5Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm Bamboo flooring IMO is much sturdier than a timber floating floor.
But, when buying Timber floating floors unfortunately to get the best from your flooring you need to purchase a good quality brand. Ikea isn’t going to cut it…..sorry. A Bamboo plank…..is much thinker in product than timber floors. IF, I was to do a floating floor, Bamboo would be they way I would go. I don’t know anyone who has been disappointed with their Bamboo floor. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: bamboo flooring 6Mar 05, 2008 6:48 pm I was doing some work for a lady recently who had put bamboo floating floors in. She was not at all happy with it. Can't recall what her specifiuc problem/s are with it, but that was her feeling about it.
Floating hard floors (timber, bamboo, whatever) are NOT a clever choice for a home office or study. This type of area requires an intelligent choice of floorcovering! Ash. Re: bamboo flooring 7Mar 05, 2008 6:59 pm NOW….let me guess what that would be…….Ummmmmmmmm
Concrete??? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: bamboo flooring 9Mar 05, 2008 7:03 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: bamboo flooring 10Mar 05, 2008 7:13 pm Quality bamboo flooring can be quite a good option, but NOT in an office etc where wheelie office chairs are used. The wheels of these chairs is very harsh on any floorcovering.
The most appropriate is an extra heavy duty commercial rated carpet, such as a fusion-bonded carpet or modular carpet tiles. These are glued directly to the concrete floor, and provide a highly durable surface, and quieter, smoother rolling of wheelie chairs. Ash. Re: bamboo flooring 11Mar 05, 2008 7:16 pm Well regardless of the flooring……a proper mat should be used under office chairs.
Otherwise you are asking for trouble. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: bamboo flooring 14Mar 05, 2008 7:49 pm d@n Which is best flooring timber if your using a chair with casters?. royalblue Quality bamboo flooring can be quite a good option, but NOT in an office etc where wheelie office chairs are used. The wheels of these chairs is very harsh on any floorcovering. The most appropriate is an extra heavy duty commercial rated carpet, such as a fusion-bonded carpet or modular carpet tiles. These are glued directly to the concrete floor, and provide a highly durable surface, and quieter, smoother rolling of wheelie chairs. Ash. Glad I could help EDIT: Missed the word timber Re: bamboo flooring 16Mar 08, 2008 4:49 pm Just been to the home ideas centre in Adelaide to look at various flooring. Used a fairly sharp bit of hard plastic to score/scratch/dent/etc the various flooring products. 'All' but one product succumbed to damage. The one that didn't ... strand woven bamboo (oh, I didn't try the horizontal/vertical bamboo because we don't like the look of it ... too 'spotty'). Yes, strand woven bamboo preformed much better than Jarrah in my test.
Then went to a couple of shops to enquire about the price ... it is quite a bit more expensive than the click-lock floating floorboards. But I'll probably install myself. So, money I save will offset the bamboo price. Chris Office Chair 17Aug 26, 2008 11:15 am The only problem with the computer chair mats is that they are designed for use on carpet with the underside having spikes in them.
Re: bamboo flooring 18Aug 26, 2008 12:29 pm Quote: On a timber floor....... lose the wheelie chairs and use a fitball instead! As an ergonomist, I have to disagree - fitballs are not appropriate to use as an office chair. They are fine for fitness activities and short periods of sitting but not good for longer periods (over 30 mins) You can get office chairs with glides fitted - these have more rolling resistance so they are better on hard floors. However, I am not too sure about the damage they do compared to castors. I have a chair mat at home on my wooden floors and it doesn't have spikes on it and does a great job at protecting the floors. 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6191 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15907 Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in my 6x9m shed. It's currently sitting on a 100mm thick concrete perimeter (dirt floor… 0 6467 |