Jennifer Morales
Is bamboo a hardwood? Confusion often surrounds bamboo as it’s referred to by some as hardwood and by others as grass, or natural material distinctly unlike wood. Perplexed yet? Let’s unravel this mystery and establish why, despite bamboo not technically being a hardwood, we’d say it’s a far more suitable product to claim the title of ‘hardwood … Read more
Preparing to install a new floor can be a daunting task. Maybe you’re planning on hiring some flooring contractors or you want to tackle the installation yourself. Either way, there are several different installation techniques to consider, including: the nail-down method the glue-down method the floating method Floating floors are also known as click-lock flooring … Read more
If you’re looking to install eco-friendly bamboo flooring in your home or workplace, you’ll probably come across frequent references to the baseboard and shoe molding (or its close cousin, quarter round). These products are essential for creating a perfectly finished look for your floors. We’ve put together a list of answers to some frequently asked … Read more
I’ve got a dirty bamboo floor – can I clean it with a steam mop? It would not help if you never used a steam mop to clean any hardwood (including bamboo flooring). It may not affect the floor right away, but repeatedly infusing bamboo floors with humidity can damage the finish and dimensional stability over … Read more
Many consumers see bamboo as a luxury flooring material and it can be easy to assume that installation costs come at premium rates. You might be surprised to find that bamboo flooring can be reasonably priced — both to purchase and install. Don’t assume the cost of installing bamboo flooring is outside your home renovation … Read more
3 in 1 underlayment is typically a thin foam pad used under floating floors, usually created from either polyethylene or polypropylene. It most often comes in rolls of 100 to 200 square feet and is rolled out onto the sub-floor before the hardwood, laminate, and vinyl tile flooring is laid down. What Features Does 3 … Read more
Note: This article was originally published on April 17, 2017. It was updated on March 6, 2023, to reflect current information. Is bamboo flooring water-proof? The answer is Yes – if you buy the right bamboo floor. Rigid core SPC bamboo flooring is waterproof as long as you don’t leave spills unattended for long periods … Read more
The world is in danger and we are to blame. Sadly, Americans create a monumental amount of waste every single day that ends up further damaging the environment. Each year in the U.S., a total of 254 million tons of waste is created. But according to the Environmental Protection Agency, if all the recyclable … Read more
Pandas have been known as a species under threat since the early 20th century. So when you’re deciding on your home’s ideal hardwood flooring and want something environmentally friendly, you’ll likely begin searching for ‘natural and sustainable’ materials, like bamboo. We ask if the bamboo harvesting used to make flooring takes food off the panda’s … Read more
In the western world where items are mass-manufactured, there are few home goods, products, and luxuries that are unavailable or out of our price range; tools are churned out from low-wage continents, whilst electronics are shipped halfway around the world from China or flown thousands of miles from Mexico. With prices that have never been … Read more