The U.S. flooring industry reported a growth of 3.8% in dollars and 3.2% in volume from last year. Additionally, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast, the industry experienced annual growth between 3.5% and 4% in 2018. Part of the reason the flooring sector is doing so well is because of … Read more
T-molding is a crucial part of your home’s flooring that helps create a seamless and polished look in the transitional areas. It’s a type of transition molding that you can count on to make your home look its best. Now, you might be wondering what T-molding is and when you should use it. Well, let … Read more
Total 2017 flooring sales topped out at $21.9 billion. Homeowners today have so many flooring options, all of which have their pros and cons. Certain flooring materials look terrific in modern homes but might stand out in a negative way in a more conventional style of the house, which is why it’s important to be … Read more
Engineered bamboo flooring and engineered wood flooring are composite products made up of several layers, of which the upper layer or “wear layer” is either bamboo or real hardwood. The other layers may be plywood, hardwood, or high-density fiberboard. These layers are glued together, often in a cross-grain configuration, to minimize sensitivity to changes in humidity. … Read more
This article was originally published on January 17, 2019. It has been updated to provide current information. It can be difficult to decide between bamboo and hardwood when choosing a new floor for your home. Both options look and feel great. In fact, at first glance, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between them! … Read more
If you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, you’ll be pleased to know that in addition to our bamboo floors, Ambient offers strand woven eucalyptus flooring. Eucalyptus flooring is sort of like bamboo’s cousin, and it’s become more popular in recent years. There are hundreds of eucalyptus species out there, so you have a variety of colors … Read more
Named after Austrian wood researcher Gabriel Janka, the Janka Hardness Scale is utilized to determine an exotic or domestic species’ relative hardness. This test measures the amount of force required to embed a 0.444″ steel ball into the wood piece to half of its diameter. Wooden materials that have a higher Janka rating are harder … Read more
While you may decide to have your eucalyptus floor installed professionally, it is a job that can easily be accomplished by anyone with reasonable do-it-yourself skills. If you choose to install the floor yourself, it is important to familiarize yourself with each stage before starting the task, preferably before ordering the flooring planks. There are many … Read more
Beyond the materials themselves, there are significant differences between bamboo flooring and luxury vinyl flooring. Vinyl lacks the sustainability and naturalistic traits of bamboo. It does, however, beat bamboo in terms of ease of installation and maintenance. This is not to say that bamboo is a tough install. The development of click-lock technology for engineered … Read more
While the process of choosing the right floor alone probably isn’t going to elevate you into some monk-like realm of enlightenment, it can certainly be a positive step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. In fact, numerous scientific studies have shown that aspects of green living can make a positive impact on our lives. “Life, … Read more