{"id":8396,"date":"2016-02-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flooring.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=140"},"modified":"2016-02-10T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T09:00:00","slug":"5-reasons-shouldnt-put-off-bamboo-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/inspiration\/5-reasons-shouldnt-put-off-bamboo-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons you Shouldn’t be Put off by Bamboo Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bamboo flooring looks beautiful in most homes and is very hard-wearing. It’s sturdy and can change a plain-looking room into a stylish, modern living space. But over the years, there have been various myths that have surfaced concerning bamboo floors, and they have stopped homeowners from having their floors made from this versatile material. <\/p>\n

We’re going to bust the myths and show you 5 reasons why you shouldn’t be put off by bamboo flooring.<\/p>\n

1. Bamboo flooring is strong<\/h2>\n

One of the most common myths surrounding bamboo flooring is that it’s not as strong as traditional floor materials. But the reality is that it’s so strong that many Asian countries use it for scaffolding. <\/p>\n

Bamboo can withstand extreme weather conditions, and it can even take twice as much force as concrete! The best type of bamboo flooring to have if you’re looking for durability is woven bamboo, and there are plenty of manufacturers that will be able to help you.<\/p>\n

2. It comes in a wide range of colours<\/h2>\n

Whilst the natural colours of bamboo are light, straw-like colours, you can buy bamboo flooring in lots of different shades. It’s easy to stain bamboo to any colour you like, so you should find one that matches your room perfectly.<\/p>\n

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3. It’s sustainable<\/h2>\n

Contrary to popular beliefs, bamboo is actually a grass, not a tree. This means that it takes about 4 years for bamboo to be ready for harvesting, whereas timber can take 120 years before it’s ready to be harvested. <\/p>\n

Also, the roots are left behind when bamboo is harvested, so there isn’t any need to replant. Of course, a lot of energy goes into the harvesting of bamboo and transporting it, but it is still kinder to the environment than most wooden flooring. You can find out more about the eco-friendliness of bamboo on the Sustainable Materials website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. It’s quick to install<\/h2>\n

The myth that bamboo flooring takes longer to install is completely false. A good floor layer will take about the same length of time fitting bamboo floor as any other type of floor. In fact, if you choose engineered bamboo flooring, it could take even less time than traditional flooring because it’s not connected to the sub-floor.<\/p>\n

5. Bamboo flooring is affordable<\/h2>\n

Whichever material you use, flooring will take up a lot of your budget when you’re renovating a room. But as long as you do your research and get a range of quotes from reliable installers, you will find that bamboo flooring is no more expensive than any other type of flooring. Just use our service if you’d like to get up to 4 quotes from floor layers to find out more about the cost of bamboo flooring.<\/p>\n

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