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Oct
29
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Jerry Work asked:
Bamboo wood flooring is a truly beautiful form of flooring that will greatly add to the appeal of your home. For hundreds of years, bamboo flooring has taken the form of portable mats made from long slices of bamboo strips bound together with twine, which is often also made from bamboo. This form of bamboo flooring is still popular today. However, modern bamboo flooring (which has only been in existence for around a decade) takes the form of flat, machined planks. These planks can be treated so that the wood is comparable to other forms of hardwood in terms of longevity and toughness.
Bamboo flooring is available in several different forms for use, such as snap-together and floating flooring. Each form has its own advantages. Snap-together flooring has purpose made joints that fit into each other. It is a relatively easy way to install flooring, although there is certainly still cutting involved to get complete floor coverage.
Floating flooring is a very interesting way of laying bamboo flooring. In this technique, a thin bamboo veneer sits atop a high density fiberboard core. Two major advantages of this technique are that the flooring is stabilized by the core and that it makes for a much less messy and complicated installation than nail/glue down solid flooring. You just roll out the underlayment and then lay the bamboo on top.
Bamboo has an advantage over many other forms of wood flooring in that it is a much more environmentally friendly resource. Bamboo is a renewable resource in that bamboo reaches maturity in just a few years, compared to decades for other forms of wood. Bamboo is actually a tall, tree-like grass that grows all over the world, although much of the bamboo used for flooring comes from China. Some species of bamboo grow well in poor geography, and most species can grow very quickly (sometimes as much as three feet a day!). Bamboo reaches full maturity in four to six years and can be harvested at a rate of around 25% per year. So bamboo is a short-rotation plant that can be harvested over and over. In addition to being a good material for flooring, bamboo also has edible parts which can provide sustenance for both humans and wildlife.
From a cleaning perspective, bamboo should be treated like any other wood flooring. Sweep regularly to avoid buildup of abrasive particles and lightly damp (not wet!) mop with a wood cleaner. Any excess water that gets on the flooring during cleaning should be removed immediately. Never use ammonia-based chemicals or cleaners. The flooring should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly. Furniture placed on bamboo flooring should have protected padding. And it is strongly suggested that a high quality door mat be used to prevent dirt and moisture from getting spread to the bamboo.
Bamboo is an environmentally friendly flooring option that is extremely beautiful. If properly cared for, it will last for many years, and there are installation options that can make installing it a breeze. It will add to the value of your home and to the quality of your home life.
CLIFTON
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Bamboo wood flooring is a truly beautiful form of flooring that will greatly add to the appeal of your home. For hundreds of years, bamboo flooring has taken the form of portable mats made from long slices of bamboo strips bound together with twine, which is often also made from bamboo. This form of bamboo flooring is still popular today. However, modern bamboo flooring (which has only been in existence for around a decade) takes the form of flat, machined planks. These planks can be treated so that the wood is comparable to other forms of hardwood in terms of longevity and toughness.
Bamboo flooring is available in several different forms for use, such as snap-together and floating flooring. Each form has its own advantages. Snap-together flooring has purpose made joints that fit into each other. It is a relatively easy way to install flooring, although there is certainly still cutting involved to get complete floor coverage.
Floating flooring is a very interesting way of laying bamboo flooring. In this technique, a thin bamboo veneer sits atop a high density fiberboard core. Two major advantages of this technique are that the flooring is stabilized by the core and that it makes for a much less messy and complicated installation than nail/glue down solid flooring. You just roll out the underlayment and then lay the bamboo on top.
Bamboo has an advantage over many other forms of wood flooring in that it is a much more environmentally friendly resource. Bamboo is a renewable resource in that bamboo reaches maturity in just a few years, compared to decades for other forms of wood. Bamboo is actually a tall, tree-like grass that grows all over the world, although much of the bamboo used for flooring comes from China. Some species of bamboo grow well in poor geography, and most species can grow very quickly (sometimes as much as three feet a day!). Bamboo reaches full maturity in four to six years and can be harvested at a rate of around 25% per year. So bamboo is a short-rotation plant that can be harvested over and over. In addition to being a good material for flooring, bamboo also has edible parts which can provide sustenance for both humans and wildlife.
From a cleaning perspective, bamboo should be treated like any other wood flooring. Sweep regularly to avoid buildup of abrasive particles and lightly damp (not wet!) mop with a wood cleaner. Any excess water that gets on the flooring during cleaning should be removed immediately. Never use ammonia-based chemicals or cleaners. The flooring should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly. Furniture placed on bamboo flooring should have protected padding. And it is strongly suggested that a high quality door mat be used to prevent dirt and moisture from getting spread to the bamboo.
Bamboo is an environmentally friendly flooring option that is extremely beautiful. If properly cared for, it will last for many years, and there are installation options that can make installing it a breeze. It will add to the value of your home and to the quality of your home life.
CLIFTON
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Aug
18
Filed Under (Home Improvement) by Kert
Sergio Marville asked:
If your cookie cutter house is starting to bore you, perhaps it’s time to add a bit of exotic flare. Asia has always been home to craftsmen and specialists in all manner of arts including stonework and woodwork. The products created in Asia are beautiful and ideal for homes that need a bit of spice and ornate detail.
Stone Accents
Stone is gaining in popularity as a durable and beautiful building material suitable for any number of purposes. A stone relief or carving graces an entry way. The large limestone ornamentation is hand carved with your choice subject or art. Regardless of your color scheme or overall decorating style, a stone relief will add a great deal of visual stimulation not only to an entry way, but to a garden or patio as well.
Stone work is also beautiful around patios, swimming pools and indoors in kitchens or baths. Why use basic stone options when exotic stone is available? Stone from Southeast Asia is harvested from volcanic islands and used in many of the most upscale tropical resorts in the world.
It makes sense that Asian stone should help you create your own sense of beauty and sanctuary in your home or garden. Stepping out into your backyard for a swim goes from basic to extraordinary with poolside stone work. Add a bit of creative flavor to your kitchen or bathroom with countertops created from large slabs of polished marble or stone.
Wide Plank Flooring
Wide plank floors are one of the most distinguishable custom features in a home. A wide plank floor is breathtaking upon entry and adds an infinite amount of style and elegance to any home. Not only is the floor attractive, but wide plank flooring from tropical ferns and other trees are durable and very long lasting.
The wide plank flooring created in Asia is done with the same timeless attention to detail and craftsmanship that has thrived in the region for centuries. Despite modern kilns and state-of-the-art saws, the planks maintain an integrity that is truly timeless.
Custom Wood Work
Another extremely popular choice for exotic flavor is custom wood work. Custom moldings and hand carved doors reveal more than the work of a collection of hand tools. Selecting carved doors for you home invites visitors into a house sure to be full of other wonderful treasures and accents.
You won’t disappoint them upon entry with ornate molding on the wall or balconies. A true decorator knows that only the details complete a decorating scheme, so the custom wood work that began upon entry will continue throughout your home in all nooks and crannies.
Regardless of what and how many Asian accents you chose to use in your home, the detail and beauty of the orient will never go unnoticed and will decorate your house with the kind of style most only dream about.
AHMAD
If your cookie cutter house is starting to bore you, perhaps it’s time to add a bit of exotic flare. Asia has always been home to craftsmen and specialists in all manner of arts including stonework and woodwork. The products created in Asia are beautiful and ideal for homes that need a bit of spice and ornate detail.
Stone Accents
Stone is gaining in popularity as a durable and beautiful building material suitable for any number of purposes. A stone relief or carving graces an entry way. The large limestone ornamentation is hand carved with your choice subject or art. Regardless of your color scheme or overall decorating style, a stone relief will add a great deal of visual stimulation not only to an entry way, but to a garden or patio as well.
Stone work is also beautiful around patios, swimming pools and indoors in kitchens or baths. Why use basic stone options when exotic stone is available? Stone from Southeast Asia is harvested from volcanic islands and used in many of the most upscale tropical resorts in the world.
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It makes sense that Asian stone should help you create your own sense of beauty and sanctuary in your home or garden. Stepping out into your backyard for a swim goes from basic to extraordinary with poolside stone work. Add a bit of creative flavor to your kitchen or bathroom with countertops created from large slabs of polished marble or stone.
Wide Plank Flooring
Wide plank floors are one of the most distinguishable custom features in a home. A wide plank floor is breathtaking upon entry and adds an infinite amount of style and elegance to any home. Not only is the floor attractive, but wide plank flooring from tropical ferns and other trees are durable and very long lasting.
The wide plank flooring created in Asia is done with the same timeless attention to detail and craftsmanship that has thrived in the region for centuries. Despite modern kilns and state-of-the-art saws, the planks maintain an integrity that is truly timeless.
Custom Wood Work
Another extremely popular choice for exotic flavor is custom wood work. Custom moldings and hand carved doors reveal more than the work of a collection of hand tools. Selecting carved doors for you home invites visitors into a house sure to be full of other wonderful treasures and accents.
You won’t disappoint them upon entry with ornate molding on the wall or balconies. A true decorator knows that only the details complete a decorating scheme, so the custom wood work that began upon entry will continue throughout your home in all nooks and crannies.
Regardless of what and how many Asian accents you chose to use in your home, the detail and beauty of the orient will never go unnoticed and will decorate your house with the kind of style most only dream about.
AHMAD
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