Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jun 25, 2008 11:50 am Just researching bamboo flooring. Had decided on tiles throughout except for bedrooms, play room and sitting. (They'll be carpet, Ash. ) Now I'm thinking of bamboo instead of the tiles. I have found a bit of info but does anyone actually have bamboo? Or know of anyone with bamboo? If so, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 2Jun 25, 2008 12:23 pm I don't have bamboo, but I do have sample. One thng I can say is that it is very hard. It's very difficult to dent the surface. I think there may be more than one way to put the bamboo floor boards together, so check this first.
I don't like the look of bambo, so won't be using it, but if you like or don't mind the look then appears to be a hard wearing surface. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 3Jun 25, 2008 12:42 pm Thanks Casa,
The durability is what interests me. I like floorboards but had to rule them out. Sixty kilo special needs dog that lives inside. He would just destroy them. Then thought about bamboo mainly because of the durability aspect. It's hard when you can't see or get feedback on "lived in" bamboo floors if that makes sense. I think it'll look good as a contrast with the carpet as well. Also really interested in the sustainability aspect of bamboo. Very friendly product. God, I'm impressing Yak and Ash, I just might get lucky!! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 6Jun 25, 2008 9:41 pm Quote: Also really interested in the sustainability aspect of bamboo. Very friendly product. God, I'm impressing Yak and Ash, I just might get lucky!! It's not that sustainable IMO - takes lots of energy to make it into a floorboard. As for lucky - Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 7Jun 25, 2008 9:53 pm Hang on Steve,
I thought it was considered quite environmentally friendly as bamboo is only 3 years to renew after harvest. I understand that there is energy use involved in making the floorboard but there would be for any option. Tiles, vinyl. I've got to have something, what is most environmentally friendly for hallway, kitchen, living, dining? My head is going to explode!!!! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 8Jun 25, 2008 10:14 pm Yes it does grow very fast, but it needs to be prunded to a pulp, washed, then re-glueed together and with some brands there is some question about it's source - ie was slave labour used to harvest it, did it get planted in the place of some other forest etc.
It's a renewable option, - you just need to ensure the source is a good one. This article suggest a couple of other products. http://www.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/knowhow/entry/802/C220 Steve Re: Anyone actually have bamboo? 9Jun 25, 2008 10:27 pm I've read that bambo is a very sustainable material as it is very quick to grow and once harvest, they dont have to plant again as it starts sprouting out from where it was cut!?
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