Bamboo Flooring
• Apr. 22, 2010 - Repairing bamboo flooring
Even though bamboo is one of the strongest materials for home flooring, it can still be damaged. Follow these steps if you want to start to repair your bamboo flooring.
Instructions
- If you need to remove stains, apply a special home floor cleaner that contains urethane. Scrub the surface with a pad and then see if it came off. Read the label of the cleaner to be sure it¡¯s good for your flooring.
- Waxy and sticky residues can be removed by applying ice on them. If you have problems with gum, candle wax or crayons, then you should know that these can be remove by putting a bag of ice on top of them. The residue will harden and then it can be easily crumbled. When you use the ice, be careful to minimize the moisture.

- Scratches can be remove with scratch repair kits from the manufacturer of the bamboo floor.
- Small scratches can disappear if you put some stain pen, wood putty or even a crayon into them.
- Burns are the hardest to remove. You will need a kit specially designed for this. The things you will need to be careful about is to have the same shade and finish. If it¡¯s a deep burn, then you should replace the wood planks.
- Hollow spots can be repaired with an adhesive kit. You will have to drill a small hole in the plank and then inject the adhesive compound in it. This will fill the space.
- Wood putty is very used for repairing floors. It also comes in many different shades and colors.
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• Oct. 25, 2009 - Bamboo Flooring for a Bath
If you are remodeling a bathroom, why not consider using bamboo flooring. This beautiful, functional flooring product has a number of characteristics that make it ideal for a bath.
1. Bamboo flooring is extremely strong and very durable. Bamboo wood floors are as strong as and last as long as or, in some cases, longer than hardwood floors. In fact, some species of bamboo have been rated harder than maple, as well as about twice as hard as red oak. Also, bamboo floors are very resilient and can take rough treatment. As a result, they are ideal for high-traffic spaces such as bathrooms. While bamboo is naturally strong, its strength depends, in part, on age. Bamboo harvested with less than five years of growth may not be hard enough for flooring. Therefore, do your homework when purchasing bamboo hardwood flooring. Choosing a reputable, reliable brand rather than a lower-cost product may pay off in the long run.
2. Bamboo flooring is naturally resistant to moisture, as well as to some insects, and doesn't shrink or swell as much as many other woods that are commonly used for floors. These attributes make it a great choice for a bathroom where the floor will be subjected to water and humidity. 
3. Bamboo wood flooring has a natural beauty and, at the same time, a distinctive contemporary look that will set your bath apart. Bamboo wood flooring comes in a variety of stains (from light natural shades to dark walnuts) and in both vertical grain and horizontal grain, so there is sure to be a style that is perfect for your bathroom. Also, laminated bamboo flooring is a breeze to clean. Just sweep or vacuum and mop.
4. Bamboo wood flooring is an affordable option for your bathroom project. Uninstalled prices usually range from about $4 per square foot to $6 per square foot. As a result, it is often less expensive than many traditional flooring products. In addition, it is easy to install.
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• Oct. 25, 2009 - Bamboo Flooring
100% natural bamboo means very less products that could have any adverse health effects. Bamboo flooring would be the best to keep a home cozy and comfortable. For natural flooring bamboo is a great choice.When it comes to moving around the house,flooring is essential for each house and comfortable flooring can make a whole lot of difference.Bamboo flooring seems to be a good choice. the reasons are: 
It is 100% natural; Growing bamboo for flooring takes less time than hardwood trees. Maintenance for bamboo flooring is easier and it can give you the same hardwood flooring look. Bamboo flooring is more cost effective than any other hardwood flooring; Bamboo flooring is hardy and can take a lot more wear and tear than the hardwood flooring. Bamboo flooring has a subtle shine which can pep up your home. Asia used bamboo flooring earlier, especially in those homes which were created on stilts. The actual 100% natural bamboos in use .It would be the ideal choice for anyone building a home of stilts,for it is lighter than any other type of hardwood. Bamboo flooring was nailed down on cross wooden bars for making almost even flooring. This allowed excellent ventilation without having to fear about insects. |
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