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
A common installation question we get every week is, “I’ve heard it’s super dense – can I nail down bamboo flooring?” The answer is a definitive YES. In fact, thousands of people worldwide nail down strand woven bamboo floors every day; it’s the most common installation method. However, like with anything in life, you … 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
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
Springtime should be a period of celebration for the average eco-warrior – the days are getting in longer, and nature is coming into its own once more following the sparseness of winter. It’s at this time that we take to spring cleaning on-mass – polishing, spraying, buffing – moving from room to room with a … Read more
Minimalism is sweeping the nation. It seems everywhere you turn these days there is an article about another young person who has decided they have had enough of consumerism and are taking steps toward a life with less. Tiny houses now grace our televisions, and numerous books about minimalism fill the shelves of our bookstores and libraries. What … Read more