Study Finds Hardwood Forest Products Industry Contribute $348 Billion to U.S. Economy

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

Engineered Bamboo Flooring VS. Engineered Wood Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

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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

Bamboo Flooring VS Hardwood Flooring: A Comparison

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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

About Eucalyptus Flooring & 7 Benefits of Eucalyptus Floors

  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

The Janka Hardness Scale And What That Means For Your Flooring

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

How to install a eucalyptus floor in your house

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

Vinyl Vs Bamboo Flooring | A Side By Side Comparison

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

How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Happiness

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