Bamboo Flooring
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Life time of bamboo is more longer than hardwood floorings.
Bamboo is an attractive alternative for flooring because of its physical similarities to hardwoods. Bamboo floor manufacturers and sellers promote its strength, durability as well as resistance to insects and moisture while having the added benefit of being eco friendly. The hardness of bamboo ranges from 1180 (carbonized horizontal) to around 1380 (natural) using the Janka hardness test versus red oak (1290), white oak (1360), rock maple (1450), and hickory (1820),Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba (2350), (the higher the number the harder the material).[1]
Solid Bamboo Flooring is a kind of traditional bamboo flooring composed entirely of Bamboo. It is made from 5-6 years old high grade Moso bamboo, which is at the peak of its density. Seni bamboo flooring is finished with a highly durable and anti-scratch coat by “Treffert”, a German varnish, which has an aluminium oxide coating. All adhesives used are formaldehyde-free, which comes from Europe. Base on our efforts, seni bamboo flooring is not only durable enough ,but also keeps the natural looking of bamboo very well, and also can be installed by nailed down or glued to concrete sub floors.
Different forms of bamboo flooring exist. Each varies in its manufacturing process and differs largely based on economic viability and local preferences.
Most Common Type of Bamboo Floor
The most common form, particularly in southeast Asia, uses thin bamboo stems that are cut as flat as possible. They are cut to similar lengths and can be stained, varnished, or simply used as is. They are then nailed down to wooden beams or bigger pieces of bamboo stems. This form results in more space between each bamboo stem; flatness and tightness is not emphasized. This technique is usually used on stilted houses, resulting in better air circulation especially during the warmer summer months.