Bamboo Laminate

Bamboo laminate flooring is absolutely the best choice if you’re looking for a modern and economical solution. It is also the perfect substitute for its much pricier counterpart, genuine hardwood flooring. Some of the advantages of laminate flooring are that it is easy to clean and install, and resistant to scratches.

Here’s the processing cycle of bamboo laminate flooring broken down into three simple parts:

    1. Harvesting. There are several types of bamboo used for laminate flooring, all of which are grown in China and Southeast Asia, and are harvested after four or five years, sliced into strips, dried in the sun, and then laminated either vertically or horizontally into two- or three-layer pieces. The bamboo laminate flooring planks are cut into different sizes after the initial processing and finished with a stain.

    2. Lamination process. The dried strips of bamboo are flattened under immense pressure, and then laminated together with glue. The result looks like a hardwood laminate floor. Bamboo laminate flooring is multi-layered, pre-finished and offers easy tongue and groove installation that even homeowners can do. You end up with a strong, beautiful, environmentally friendly floor to walk on.

    3. Replenishment. After harvesting, a new batch of bamboo grass grows from the remaining rhizomes and “trunk.” Some species can grow to be a foot in diameter and over 100 feet tall. Bamboo grows fast, and it has very low pesticide and fertilizer requirements. Because of this, bamboo laminate flooring is considered one of the most sustainable options.

Bamboo laminate flooring will not only increase the appeal and value of your home, but with good maintenance it will also provide a solution that keeps its appearance and color for several years. Bamboo should be kept dry and any water spills should be taken care of right away to prevent swelling and twisting of the spot, which would cause structural instability.